HBO Denies Lennox Lewis Ring Return Talks

By Mark Vester

The story is spreading like a blazing fire that former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is considering a return to the ring to face rival Vitali Klitschko, who recently announced his own ring return.

According to promoter Frank Warren during an interview with UK news outlet Daily Mail , he was told by Top Rank head Bob Arum that Lewis is in the gym and talking with people in HBO about a return for one fight, against the elder Klitschko.

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Sportinglife , another news outlet in the UK, contacted HBO and they denied having any talks with Lewis or hearing anything from the former champion regarding a Klitschko bout.

"I can completely deny that any talks have taken place. Lennox has never said anything to myself or (HBO Sports president) Ross Greenberg about wanting to come back," HBO senior vice-president Kerry Davis said.