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Old 07-26-2010, 10:02 AM   #88
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Lewis-Tyson to fight in Memphis



Lennox Lewis will defend his world heavyweight titles against Mike Tyson on 8 June in Memphis, Tennessee.

Having been given a Monday deadline to agree terms, the pair signed a contract to fight at Memphis' 20,000-seater Pyramid Arena.

"Lewis-Tyson is the matchup the whole world has been waiting for, I am confident I will cement my legacy," Lewis said in a statement.

Tyson countered: "On June 8, I guarantee I will knock Lewis out and regain my heavyweight championship."

The fight is expected to be the richest in boxing history, with both expected to earn at least $17.5m each.

Lewis is the current bookmakers' favourite at 4-9 while Tyson is the 13-8 underdog.

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