Boxing: Lewis to get Rahman rematch - report

Lennox Lewis is set to get his rematch with Hasim Rahman according to a report in Rahman's hometown newspaper.

The Baltimore fighter stunned Lewis last month when knocking him out and claiming his world titles.

And Lewis' hopes of a quick return bout were put in doubt after Mike Tyson tried to set up a fight with the new world champion.

But the Baltimore Sun claims Rahman is to sign a $17m package with TV network HBO who screen Lewis bouts.

The deal reportedly comes at the end of wrangling that involved Tyson's TV company Showtime.

"We believe that, ultimately, when we settle our deal, we will have given Hasim Rahman the best deal in boxing history," Rahman's manager Steve Nelson told the Baltimore Sun.

"We expect to make the announcement as soon as the deal is signed."