By Rick Reeno

BoxingScene.com has been advised that Jean Pascal's right shoulder injury will likely push back his planned ring return. Pascal had wanted to return in March, but he injured his right shoulder during Friday's unanimous decision win over Adrian Diaconu in Canada. I've been told his right shoulder was badly dislocated during the second half of the Diaconu rematch and it had to popped back in, twice, between rounds.

Chad Dawson is the mandatory to Pascal's WBC light heavyweight title. Pascal's side wants the fight. It's not clear when Pascal will return. He is scheduled to see a doctor on Monday and his team will have a much better idea on when he can train, and fight again.