By Mark Vester
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will return to the ring for the first time since a controversial decision loss to Nikolai Valuev. He takes part in an exhibition match in Ethiopia on July 26 to help raise funds for AIDS victims. The 46-year-old will take on Sammy Retta in Addis Ababa.
"The two boxers and their team will arrive in Addis Ababa on May 17th to conclude a contract and for promotional purposes before the match on July 26," promoter Eshetu Belay said during a press conference.
Getting Holyfield doesn't come cheap. The bout will cost the event promoters nearly seven million dollars. They refused comment on exactly how much of that money is going to Holyfield. Retta is a cruiserweight with a record of 18-3, 17KOs.
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