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Last Updated: Thursday, 3 March, 2005, 11:38 GMT
Williams calls for Tyson rematch
By Ben Dirs and Alex Trickett

British heavyweight Danny Williams is chasing a second fight with former undisputed world champion Mike Tyson.

Williams bounced back from a rocky start to claim a shock win over Tyson in their first bout last year, but then lost badly to Vitali Klitschko.

And the Brixton brawler is looking to rebuild his career against American Tyson, who intends to return in June.

"I've put out a challenge on my website and on US magazines and hopefully he'll take it up," Williams told BBC Sport.

The 31-year-old also confirmed that he had spoken to promoter Frank Warren about a fight with new WBU champion Matt Skelton.

But he made it clear that a bout with Tyson or with Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko - who has reportedly expressed interest in fighting Williams - would take precedence.

"We have to discuss money , but me and Matt may get it on in the summer time," said Williams.

The shoulder is 100% - big right hands, hooks - it's holding up fine
Danny Williams

"But I'm only going to fight Skelton if the two other fights don't come off - he's a last resort.

"I've worked with him and he has quite an awkward style - unconventional punches and a great work rate.

"That style will survive to a certain level, but then he'll start to lose and he'll definitely lose to me.

"Skelton would be a backwards step, especially after fighting the number one in the world [Vitali Klitschko].

"It would be an exciting fight, but I've been boxing for 23 years and that would tell. He has no boxing knowledge whatsoever and I'll show that on the night."

Williams allayed concerns about the shoulder injury that hampered his attempt to win the WBC title from Vitali Klitschko in December.

"The shoulder is 100% - big right hands, hooks - it's holding up fine," he said.



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