Joachim Alcine retains his WBA title.

Yesterday at the Bell centre in front of 14 902 boxing fans, Montreal's own Joachim Alcine (30-0-0, 19 KOs) was defending his WBA world title for the first time against Alfonso Mosqueira (19-6-0, 7 KOs).

The Panamean did everything he could to cash in his biggest opportunity in career. Mosqueira gave everything he had, trying to keep Alcine in the ropes and hit the WBA champ with combinations. But under Alcine's increased pressure late in the bout, he visited the canvas twice during the 12th round. The fight was then stopped by the referree as the Panamean seemed unable to defend himself anymore. The TKO was registered at 2:17 of the 12th round.

Jean Pascal (20-0-0, 14 KOs) was also in action yesterday as he faced Brian Norman (15-6-0, 4 KOs). Pascal was not in optimal condition as he had some problems to his right shoulder during his last fight. The same problem surfaced again yesterday as Pascal fought the second half of the fight mainly using his left hand.

The best moments for Brian Norman came at the 6th round where he cornered Jean Pascal and hammered him with a flurry of shots, stunning his undefeated opponent who was saved by the bell. A wake up call that Jean Pascal recognized as he completed the fight the best he could. It was just enough to win by unanimous decision, the three judges giving the advantage to Jean Pascal by 98-92.

(Pictures: Joachim Alcine sends Alfonso Mosqueira to the canvas, Canadian Press.)
(Jean Pascal, Canadian Press.)