BOXING: Williams can't wait for Tyson.Britain'sDanny Williams and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson Noun 1. Mike Tyson - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966) Michael Gerald Tyson, Tyson are looking forward to their July 30 bout in Kentucky. Williams replaces Irishman Kevin McBride Kevin Martin McBride (born May 5, 1973 in Clones, County Monaghan) is an Irish boxer,[1] who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. The 6'6" McBride debuted in December, 1992, with a draw against Gary Charlton. as Tyson's next opponent in Louisville. Tyson said: ``I'mnot here to be tough today,I'llbe tough in the ring on July 30.''And former European champion Williams added: ``I'mnot here to be a fall guy -tell Mike be ready for a fight.''Problems over cash and doubts over McBride's calibre by the US pay-per-view network Showtime have given 30- year old Williams the bout and pounds 400,000. |
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