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 Undisputed world heavyweight champion LENNOX LEWIS is expecetd to defend his title for the first time against American MICHAEL GRANT in New York in April. Promoter's spokesman DONALD TREMBLAY says both sides want the Madison Square Garden fight and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible. If the fight goes ahead, LEWIS is likely to make more than $A15 million and the undefeated GRANT between $A4.6 and $A6 million. LEWIS became the first Briton this century to be crowned undisputed champion by beating EVANDER HOLYFIELD in a unanimous decision last November. REUTERS RTV pmu KEYWORD: BOXING LEWIS (NEW YORK) 2000 AAP Information...

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