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bob_bask · 05-31-2010, 12:42 PM

Lewis confident of legal victory

Lennox Lewis returned to a federal court in New York in an attempt to win the right for an immediate rematch with Hasim Rahman.

The former heavyweight champion, who lost his WBC and IBF titles to Rahman in April when the two squared off in South Africa, argued he should face the new title holder in the American's first defence.

Lewis and his lawyers claim the contract he and Rahman signed before the first fight specified that Lewis had to be given that defence rather than the one arranged against Nigerian David Izon in China later this summer.

"I have a strong case," said Lewis. "I feel great about everything. There is no question that Hasim Rahman and Lennox Lewis want to fight. I don't think there should be a problem. I feel very confident."

Rahman contended in the trial that he was a "free agent" and was allowed to box Izon since he claims his contract with original promoter Cedric Kushner expired last October.

The American is now promoted by Don King, who set up his defence in Beijing against Izon.

Kushner, however, is suing King after accusing him of meddling with his contract with Rahman.

05-31-2010, 12:42 PM	#48
bob_bask Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,387	Lewis confident of legal victory Lennox Lewis returned to a federal court in New York in an attempt to win the right for an immediate rematch with Hasim Rahman. The former heavyweight champion, who lost his WBC and IBF titles to Rahman in April when the two squared off in South Africa, argued he should face the new title holder in the American's first defence. Lewis and his lawyers claim the contract he and Rahman signed before the first fight specified that Lewis had to be given that defence rather than the one arranged against Nigerian David Izon in China later this summer. "I have a strong case," said Lewis. "I feel great about everything. There is no question that Hasim Rahman and Lennox Lewis want to fight. I don't think there should be a problem. I feel very confident." Rahman contended in the trial that he was a "free agent" and was allowed to box Izon since he claims his contract with original promoter Cedric Kushner expired last October. The American is now promoted by Don King, who set up his defence in Beijing against Izon. Kushner, however, is suing King after accusing him of meddling with his contract with Rahman.