Pascal helping Froch prepare

Carl Froch has enlisted the help of former foe Jean Pascal to put the finishing touches on his training for his first WBC super-middleweight title defence.

Nottingham's unbeaten champion is training in Niagara Falls, Canada, ahead of his clash with the world's leading contender Jermain Taylor on April 25.

Froch beat Pascal for the belt in December and 'The Cobra' has confirmed he is stepping back into the ring with the Canadian in sparring.

"Pascal is like me, an old-fashioned warrior, and that's why he's helping me prepare for such a big occasion," Froch told the Mirror.

"I told myself a long time ago that I would be a real champion and fight the very best even if that meant travelling to their backyard.

"Taylor is ranked by some people higher than me, even though I have the belt and that is the type of motivation that I need."

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