Boxing: June date pencilled in for Lewis-Tyson bout

Lennox Lewis' business manager Adrian Ogun has reiterated the world champion's desire to take on Mike Tyson in a "genuine sporting contest".

WBC and IBF heavyweight title holder Lewis was due to meet the former undisputed world champion in April.

But the bout is on hold after Tyson was refused a licence by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

He has subsequently been granted a licence to fight in the state of Georgia but Ogun says other options are still being explored, although he revealed the the contract agreed between the two parties allows only for a fight in the US.

Lewis said last week that he is prepared to fight Tyson, with June now being the most likely date, but only after the American has received psychiatric help.

Ogun said: "Lennox wants a true sporting contest but it was quite clear to me watching Mike Tyson before the Nevada Commission that he needs help.

"Lennox has also said that he wants to fight Mike in June but the contract agreed between Lennox and Mike in February does not provide for that being outside of America.

"June gives Mike plenty of time to seek help and all true sports and boxing fans want to see the fight."