‘Real Deal’ set to consider future

EVANDER HOLYFIELD will take time to consider whether to return to the ring after narrowly failing to become the oldest heavyweight champion of all time in Zurich.

After 12 tight rounds, ‘Russian Giant’ Nikolai Valuev clinched a close majority decision, ahead 115-114 and 116-112 on two scorecards, while the third judge ruled it a 114-114 draw.

It was a spirited performance by the 46-year-old challenger, though, who almost clinched the heavyweight title for the fifth time.