Canadian Kirk Johnson is being lined up as Lennox Lewis' next world heavyweight title challenger on June 21st.
Johnson's camp say they are on the verge of agreeing a deal to meet Lewis, probably in Buffalo close to the Canadian border.
Mike Tyson is likely to appear on the undercard in another tune-up fight prior to a projected re-match with Lewis.
Johnson's co-manager Ken Lilien told Canada's Daily News: "It's as close as it could be without being signed."
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The two camps met at the weekend and hope to finalise a deal by the end of the week.
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