Memphis emerges as fight site favorite, but DC still in running

Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Memphis emerged as a favorite Tuesday to land the Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis heavyweight title fight, following a two-day visit by promoters that left the city's mayor excited about the possible June 8 bout.

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