One more signature will pit Andrzej Golota against Mike Tyson in the ring

The daily Gazeta Wyborcza has learned that only one signature remains to finalize the contract that would lead to a boxing match between former world heavy weight champion Mike Tyson and Andrzej Golota on Oct. 20 at a venue likely to be either Hong Kong or the U.S. The missing signature is that of Jay Larkin representing Showtime television, but observers assert all arrangements have been made and Larkin's endorsement is just a formality. The two fighters have identical temperaments and biographies; Tyson served two jail terms while Golota served a suspended sentence. Their fighting techniques are similar, both have been known to resort to using teeth when things get tough in the ring and both have been disqualified for unfair play. Golota is guaranteed a fee of $5 million in addition to extra income that will be calculated as a fraction of the earnings of Showtime which will broadcast the fight on pay-per-view. (Gazeta Wyborcza, page 26)