Holyfield to Take Close Training in BeijingFour-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will be in Beijing on July 12 to take close training and prepare for the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title bout on August 5.According to news from the sponsor of the bout July 8, the list of players had been decided and the preparatory work has entered the final stage. Presently, the relevant departments are intensifying check of all the equipment and facilities, training schedules of players from July 10 to August 3 are under programming. It is reported the bout has attracted great concern of world media. Reporters from Japan, the United States and other countries have applied to cover the bout. There will turn up over 100 reporters from the United States alone. By PD Online Staff Deng Gang |
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