Klitschko-Rahman headed to purse bid?

By G. Leon

29/03/2005

Klitschko-Rahman headed to purse bid?

Boxingtalk.com understands that former undisputed heavyweight champion Hasim "Rock" Rahman and his promoter Don King have yet to sign a contract for Rahman to challenge WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on June 18. DKP and Team Rahman still have some wiggle room to finalize a deal, however, if a deal is not finalized shortly, Klitschko-Rahman will be headed to a purse-bid. Word has also reached Boxingtalk.com that at least one major promoter would bid in excess of $10M, to stage the bout. For Klitschko-Rahman to take place on June 18 as schedule a purse-bid would have to be held in mid-may at the latest. Boxingtalk.com will continue to keep you updated, until then, Remember where you heard it first! (10:15 AM ET)