BOX:Lewis/Grant eyed for Madison Square Garden in April

AAP Sports News (Australia), January, 2000

AAP Sports News (Australia) 01-05-2000 BOX:Lewis/Grant eyed for Madison Square Garden in April NEW YORK, Jan 4 Reuters - Undisputed world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will likely defend his title for the first time against Michael Grant in Madison Square Garden in April, a spokesman for Lewis's US promoter said today. "They're talking as we speak and hopefully they can wrap the deal up as soon as possible," said Main Events spokesman Donald Tremblay. "Both sides are eager for the fight to be made." Tremblay said Main Events and Lewis's British-based promoter Panix Promotions are negotiating with HBO's pay-per-view arm TVKO for the April 29 fight. One source close to the talks said the American would receive $US3-4 ($A4.6-$A6.1 million) and...

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