Former Champion Tyson Considering a Fight at MCI Center

From: The Washington Post | Date: March 9, 2005| Author: John Scheinman | Copyright information

Mike Tyson's manager, Shelly Finkel, said yesterday that he hopes to arrange another comeback fight for the former world heavyweight champion and was looking at MCI Center as a possible venue. But Finkel acknowledged that the bout has not been finalized and an opponent has not been chosen.

Tyson would also need to be granted a license by the D.C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission. He has not yet applied for one.

"Nothing has come to our attention," said Arnold McKnight, a D.C. Box...

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