Eric Takabayashi <etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote in message news:<3FF38FC3.ACE69EA8@yahoo.co.jp>...
> Included in the Mainichi's highly critical take of the
> Akebono-Sapp K-1 matchup:
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/2mrzb
> 
> "Sapp was originally supposed to fight Tyson, but had
> to take on the sumo star after the former world
> heavyweight champion's drug conviction prevented him
> from getting an entry visa."
> 
> So Tyson actually agreed to fight Sapp. I'd like to
> have seen that.
> 
> --

Sort of sorry to hear this.  I had hoped Akebono would put up a better
showing (not much hope but some).

Considering his current money and legal troubles I am not suprised
that Tyson would agree to fight Sapp - I think that could be a HUGE
payday for both gentlemen considering the international appeal and pay
per view money that fight is sure to bring in.