Evander Holyfield's promoter Don King is on his China tour for the upcoming boxing final between Holyfield and Carl Lewis, according to sources from Great-wall International Sports Media Co Ltd (Great-wall).

Don King is scheduled to begin his tour from April 1 to 10 in line with the invitation letter sent by Great-wall Company. However, his inspection tour might be delayed due to his visa. As reported, coming along with Mr. King is a team of photographing personnel from Hollywood, the World Boxing Association (WBA) and some correspondents of over 30 in all.

In addition to a press conference in Beijing, Don is to go over a series of issues concerning the venue (Beijing Capital Gymnasium), reception, TV re-broadcasting, etc. Don will not give up the chance for sightseeing. The Great-wall reportedly arranged for him a three-day trip to Hunan by renting for him a small business plane for the purpose.

The Great-wall said that August 4 would be the expected date. However, the final match date will not be set until the middle of April, for it will be determined by the form of the two players, officials' schedules with the WBA and preparation of the match. Anyway, the game will not be delayed over a week, for a live TV broadcast will be aired in the US, at 9:00 a.m. Beijing time (prime time in the US).

(Great-wall 03/21/01)