It is believed the boxers’ rival networks – Showtime and HBO – are close to agreeing a deal which would see both share the pay-per-view broadcast.
Estimates suggest pay-per-view take-up rates alone could generate in excess of $50m (B56.9m).
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The world’s most lucrative fight could be staged as early as April as the TV networks of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis edge close to a deal.
