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Second chancesLennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield are, theoretically, the two best heavyweight boxers in the world because they have the championship belts representing the three major sanctioning bodies.But when they step into the ring tonight about 8:30 at the Thomas & Mack Center to fight for the undisputed heavyweight title, the specter of journeymen Derrick Jefferson and Maurice Harris will loom large over them. FULL TEXT Holyfield: I must improve tonightEvander Holyfield said he knows he will have to fight better than he did the first time to defeat Lennox Lewis.Holyfield and Lewis will meet tonight for the undisputed heavyweight championship in a scheduled 12-rounder at the Thomas & Mack Center. FULL TEXT
Every Sunday, I sit on the same bar stool in the same bar and watch almost every snap of every NFL game. MEDIA POLL Here are the predictions of the media covering the Lennox Lewis-Evander Holyfield undisputed heavyweight championship fight tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center: Tom Archdeacon, Dayton Daily News -- Lewis by decision. Holyfield: I must improve tonight Evander Holyfield said he knows he will have to fight better than he did the first time to defeat Lennox Lewis. Sales lagging for pay per view The first fight between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield, which ended in a controversial draw March 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York, did 1. Second chances Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield are, theoretically, the two best heavyweight boxers in the world because they have the championship belts representing the three major sanctioning bodies. Handicapper: Bucs' home-field disadvantage will cost them Sports bettors often factor the home-field advantage into their handicapping for NFL games. But handicapper Russ Culver said not enough people consider the home-field disadvantage. Sports briefs Royster among four hired by Brewers MILWAUKEE -- Former New York Mets pitching coach Bob Apodaca was one of four coaches named to new Milwaukee Brewers manager Davey Lopes' staff Friday. If Lewis loses, manager loses his shirt ... and pants Don King, Evander Holyfield's promoter, and Frank Maloney, Lennox Lewis' manager, had fun Friday betting on the outcome of tonight's undisputed heavyweight championship fight at the Thomas & Mack Center. Freshmen-heavy Rebels to battle focused Falcons COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- UNLV gets a glimpse into its future today with the hope of doing something positive about its present. Mitchell gets chance in spotlight Sharmba Mitchell, the World Boxing Association super lightweight champion, is looking forward to gaining exposure tonight. Cimarron extends its reign Cimarron-Memorial football coach Greg Spencer had a message for his players at Thursday's practice. Spartans' running backs shine Cimarron-Memorial hasn't had much of a passing attack this season, so coach Greg Spencer knew he would have to rely on the running game Friday night. Green Valley moves into title match CARSON CITY -- The Green Valley boys soccer team was in an unfamiliar position Friday. The Gators trailed for only the second time this season. Gators knock off defending champs After watching Green Valley struggle with a small Reno team in the first round of the NIAA/U.S. Bank Class 4A State Championship, few people gave the Gators a chance against defending champion Douglas. 66 helps Pak pad her lead Se Ri Pak might not only win a golf tournament this week, but the LPGA Tour star might also earn an endorsement contract. Scranton battles back from injury to rejoin LPGA elite Nancy Scranton enters today's third round of the PageNet Tour Championship at the Desert Inn tied for third, six strokes behind the leader. Today at Hollywood Park By Richard Eng First post 12:30 p.m. Race 1-6 furlongs, Purse $19,000, Maiden claiming $40,000, Fillies and mares, 3 and up Nephrite Mountains-Strong debut and now Kent D. Lewis a virtual lock to unify heavyweight title Anyone who looks you in the eye today and tells you he knows who will win tonight's world heavyweight championship unification fight between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis at the Thomas & Mack Center is both a liar and a fool. BREAKING DOWN THE GAME QUARTERBACKS Matt Ray will discover how difficult the jump from high school to Division I-A is as he makes his first start -- especially facing a tough Air Force defense. Jones stops Patterson in majority decision Junior Jones is a two-time former world champion who has been hoping for one more shot at the big time. | |||||||
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