New Lewis Lineup: Morrison Is Up Next, Then Holyfield
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LONDON — Lennox Lewis, World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, called off a planned defense against Frank Bruno and, instead, will fight Tommy Morrison in Las Vegas this fall.
Lewis’ manager, Frank Maloney, said that the British fighter has agreed to a two-fight deal that will match him against Morrison in October or November and former champion Evander Holyfield next spring.
Should Lewis keep the title, he could face IBF and WBA champion Riddick Bowe next summer in a unification bout.
Lewis was to meet fellow-Briton Bruno in England in September.
Maloney said the Lewis-Morrison bout will be at either Caesars Palace or The Mirage.
He said Morrison will receive 50% of the purse, with $8 million guaranteed.
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