LENNOX LEWIS escaped with his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown in L.A. on Saturday when his fight with Vitali Klitschko was stopped after six rounds because of a severe cut over the challenger’s left eye.

LENNOX LEWIS would have to take the threat of Roy Jones Jnr very seriously if he wanted to end his career on a high against the most highly-rated fighter in the world.

VITALI KLITSCHKO will draw inspiration from his heavyweight hero when he steps into the ring with Lennox Lewis in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Vitali Klitschko has less than two weeks to prepare himself for a shot at Lennox Lewis’ world titles but his team are confident he can deliver.

Lennox Lewis has struck a compromise deal with Vitali Klitschko to keep his latest world heavyweight title defence in Los Angeles alive.

Heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has ruled out a money-spinning rematch with Mike Tyson.

Mike Tyson will be granted a Californian boxing licence without a hearing, paving the way for his projected double-header with Lennox Lewis on June 21 in Los Angeles.

Lennox Lewis’ next fight will not be against Mike Tyson or a defence of his WBC heavyweight title.

Lennox Lewis looks like heading for Los Angeles to make the next defence of his world heavyweight title.

Canada’s Kirk Johnson has put his name forward as a possible opponent for Lennox Lewis this summer if the WBC heavyweight champion’s proposed rematch with Mike Tyson does not materialise.

Evander Holyfield has asked the World Boxing Association to give him a fourth match with John Ruiz or the winner of Ruiz's unscheduled title defence against Kirk Johnson.

Prince Naseem Hamed's first television pay-per-view fight in America is booked for April 7.