Holyfield set for comeback shot at title

EVANDER HOLYFIELD should learn next week whether he has secured another shot at the world heavyweight title at the age of 46.

German promoter Wilfried Sauerland has confirmed the former undisputed champion wants to return to the ring to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA title — but insists a deal is far from done.

Reports yesterday claimed an agreement had been reached for the pair to fight in Europe in December, when victory for Holyfield — who turns 46 this month — would make him the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.