Attorneys: Report Indicates Tyson’s Fit

Mike Tyson’s attorney said psychological exams to be released today will show that the former heavyweight champion is mentally and physically fit to return to the ring.

“He is sound mentally, he is sound physically, and he is sound neurologically,” attorney Jim Jimmerson said Monday.

Jimmerson said a team of psychiatrists ordered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to examine Tyson concluded that Tyson occasionally reacts in anger, but can control his feelings through additional counseling.

However, Jimmerson acknowledged that there are certain aspects of the report that Tyson would prefer the public not see.

“It is a hard-hitting report,” Jimmerson said. “There are going to be things that talk about his innermost thoughts and innermost feelings.”

The commission plans to release copies of the reports at 8 a.m. today.

A divided Nevada Supreme Court refused to block a lower court’s order that allows the documents to be made public once they are given to the commission.

Tyson goes before state boxing officials once again next week to try to get back the license they revoked 15 months ago.

Tyson also faces trial in Montgomery County, Md., for assault charges filed by two men after an Aug. 31 traffic accident near Washington, D.C.

Tyson’s attorneys have been trying to negotiate a settlement, although prosecutors say they plan to go ahead with the case even if a settlement is reached.

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Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis moved closer to fighting for the undisputed heavyweight championship, promoter Don King said as he arrived in London for a meeting with Lewis’ manager, Frank Maloney.

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Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, who says Philadelphia police used excessive force when they arrested him in April and damaged his reputation when they testified at his trial, announced he is suing the city. Frazier, 54, was acquitted of drunk driving charges last month.

Tennis

Former world No. 1 Jim Courier won his opening-round match at the Singapore Open, defeating Canada’s Daniel Nestor, 6-3, 6-2. . . . Ruxandra Dragomir of Romania pulled off the first upset at the European Championships at Zurich, Switzerland, defeating 20th-ranked Anke Huber of Germany, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. . . . Top-ranked Pete Sampras beat Jan Kroslak, 6-2, 7-5, in the first round of the CA Tennis Trophy tournament at Vienna, Austria. . . . Michael Chang won the rain-delayed Heineken Open at Shanghai, China, beating top-seeded Goran Ivanisevic, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

The U.S. Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships began Monday at the Racquet Club of Irvine. The tournament features approximately 300 players from 20 countries. Bruce Karr (Boynton Beach, Fla.) and John Johnston (Gainesville, Fla.) won the senior doubles title, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5), Monday.

Today’s matches feature both defending champions, Australians David Hall and Daniela DiToro, who are top-seeded in the men’s and women’s singles open divisions. Admission is free and play begins at 8 a.m.

Obituaries

Former Chicago Cub Manager Elvin W. Tappe, whose links to the team spanned more than 20 years, died at home at Quincy, Ill., Saturday. He was 71. He had battled pancreatic cancer for five years. . . . Chandler Craig, a 16-year-old linebacker, died of head injuries he suffered after making a tackle in a high school game Oct. 2 at Hamilton, Texas.

Pro Basketball

The last chance for the NBA to save a full season comes today when Commissioner David Stern and the owners meet with players and union chief Billy Hunter for talks in New York. Barring a quick settlement, the league will cancel games for the first time.