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Eddy to air title fight

championship title fight to Bermuda via closed circuit, it was confirmed yesterday.

Top man Eddy DeMello said that three sites will be carrying the bout from The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas between champion Evander Holyfield and number one contender Riddick Bowe on Friday, November 13.

Fight fans can go to Scandals Nightclub, Prison Officers or BAA clubhouse to view the action at a cost of $35. Tickets are now on sale at Music Box, Music Chamber in St. George's, Music World, Casey's Lounge, Carousel Liquors and the three viewing venues.

Holyfield carries a 28-0 record in the ring in defence of the title he won from James (Buster) Douglas two years ago. Bowe, the 1988 Olympic silver medallist in the super heavyweight division, is 31-0.

The headline bout on the undercard is for the welterweight championship, featuring WBC champion James (Buddy) McGirt against number one contender Genaro Leon.

The other fight on the undercard is for a minor championship in the middleweight division, pitting champion Tim Littles against John Scully, ranked number 12.