Boxing: Tyson taking on Mercer

Mike Tyson, in line to challenge World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation champion Lennox Lewis, will fight Ray Mercer on January 19. The 10-round pay-per-view match is likely to be at either
Madison Square Garden or Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Tyson is ranked No 1 by the WBC, and is in position for a mandatory challenge to Lewis which could happen late next year.