Tyson: I'm not ready for Lewis

Mike Tyson does not believe he is ready to face Lennox Lewis in June, claiming he is not interested in “being beaten up again”.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2003 - 09:53

Mike Tyson does not believe he is ready to face Lennox Lewis in June, claiming he is not interested in “being beaten up again”.

The controversial 36-year-old took just 49 seconds to put himself in line for another crack at Briton Lewis, the WBC and IBF Heavyweight champion, with a first round knockout victory over Clifford Etienne in the early hours of today.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony: The calm before the storm but Europe primed for both

Hockey: Church of Ireland up and running after Cookstown win

Patrick O'Brien bags Omagh five-in-a-row on return from Perth

Courts boxing Tyson win Place: Pyramid Arena Person: Tyson Person: Lewis Person: Mike Tyson Person: Lennox Lewis Person: Briton Lewis Person: Clifford Etienne Person: Etienne Event: WBC Event: IBF Heavyweight Organisation: Black Rhino

<p>Wide receiver DK Metcalf #4 of Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his side making an interception. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

NFL may be Marmite but Dublin’s first taste goes down a treat

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Tyson: I'm not ready for Lewis

NFL may be Marmite but Dublin’s first taste goes down a treat

Latest Sports

Sport

Anthony Daly

Tyson: I'm not ready for Lewis

Unlimited access. Half the price.

NFL may be Marmite but Dublin’s first taste goes down a treat

Latest Sports

Sport

Sport

Anthony Daly

Most Read