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King's spokesman: Lewis-Holyfield fight set for Nov. 13
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- After months of haggling, the heavyweight title unification rematch between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield is finally set, according to a spokesman for promoter Don King."The fight is a go for Nov. 13," said Greg Fritz, of Don King Productions.
Panos Eliades, Lewis' promoter, said virtually the same thing Friday in London, but added then that a ticket allocation had to be worked out.
The official announcement will be made at a news conference Tuesday.
The fight will be held at the Thomas & Mack center on the UNLV campus, and will be the feature attraction of a multifight card to be run by King and casino operator Park Place Entertainment.
Holyfield and Lewis fought to a controversial draw March 13 in a fight many ringsiders felt was won by Lewis.
Each fighter is expected to make about $15 million for the fight, which will be televised on pay-per-view.
The Tuesday news conference will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton, said Hilton president Dean Herrold. The Hilton is owned by Park Place Entertainment.