Lewis Will Defend WBC Title Against Tucker
From Staff and Wire Reports
Lennox Lewis, World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, signed a contract Monday for a mandatory defense against Tony Tucker, promoter Dan Duva said.
Duva said Lewis signed an official WBC championship bout contract to face Tucker at a site and date to be determined by promoter Don King, who submitted the winning purse bid of $12.2 million on Feb. 4.
The fight is expected to be held May 8 in Las Vegas.
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