Lewis/Tyson fight in Memphis says report

Lennox Lewis will defend his world WBC and IBF heavyweight titles against Mike Tyson in Memphis on June 8th, according to reports…

Lennox Lewis will defend his world WBC and IBF heavyweight titles against Mike Tyson in Memphis on June 8th, according to reports today.

British boxer Lewis will take on the American in the 20,000-seater Pyramid Arena in Memphis, the ESPN cable television network reported on their website.

The fight had originally been scheduled for April 6th in Las Vegas, but Tyson was denied a license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The hearing occurred on January 29th, one week after Tyson and Lewis brawled during a press conference in New York.

AFP

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