Boxing: Lewis agrees to fight Tyson

World heavyweight Lennox Lewis has agreed to fight Mike Tyson.

Lewis has responded to the challenge issued by Tyson's management team.

The fight could take place as early as June, although dates have yet to be finalised.

In a statement Lewis, who is set to fight Hasim Rahman on April 21 in South Africa, said: "Mike, through Shelly (Finkel, Tyson's representative) made an offer to fight as early as June this year, leaving me to choose the date and location.

"I am delighted to accept the offer and I have instructed my lawyers to send Mike a draft contract for the deal. "