Holyfield fight postponed

WBF title fight moved back to February

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Holyfield fight postponed

Holyfield: Fight postponed

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Evander Holyfield's WBF heavyweight title bout against Francois Botha has been postponed to give the boxers and organisers more time to prepare.

Promoter Eddie Bazira said the fight, which had been scheduled to take place in Uganda on January 16, will now be held on February 20.

"We have realized that we need more time to publicize the event regionally and worldwide and also to give the fighters ample time to prepare themselves," Bazira said. "I assure the world that the fight will take place."

Organizers for the fight at Kampala's Nambole Stadium have predicted a crowd of 80,000 fans and the potential of a big pay-per-view deal for the cash-strapped Holyfield.

The 47-year-old, the only man to become world heavyweight champion four times, has not fought since losing a points decision to former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev just over a year ago.

Holyfield is fighting Botha for the lightly regarded WBF belt in the hope of once more gaining a shot at a more prestigious title.

South African Botha retained the WBF title by drawing with Pedro Carrion of Cuba in Germany in October.

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