Lewis puts Tyson before Klitschko

BOXING: Lennox Lewis’ world heavyweight title defence against Vitali Klitschko in April has been scrapped.

Promoters for the pair have apparently failed to reach an agreement for the contest and Lewis will instead consider a June rematch against Mike Tyson.

Lewis’ attorney Judd Burnstein told BBC Sport Online: "Now that there will be no April fight, Lennox has a contractual obligation to consider Mike Tyson as his June opponent - and looks forward to seeing how Tyson performs in his February fight against Clifford Etienne."

Ukrainian Klitschko had told an American television show last week that all contracts for the bout were signed.