UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Wednesday, March 13, 1996 3B Bruno says he's ready for Tyson Difference in pay angers the champ The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Frank Bruno will be the champion for the first time in a heavyweight title match when he fights Mike Tyson. For fourth time, Bruno will be the underdog. Tyson was a 10-1 favorite to win the WBC championship from Bruno on Saturday night in the MGM Grand Garden. Iron Mike also was a 10-1 choice when he stopped Bruno in the fifth round of an undisputed title defense on Feb. 25, 1989. The 34-year-old Bruno also was the 34 yea the underdog when he was stopped in the 11th round by Tim Witherspoon in a bid for the WBA title July 9, 1986; when he was stopped in the seventh round by Lennox Lewis in a WBC title bid Oct. 1, 1993; and when he outpointed only fight in 1995 and winning on two quick knockouts before challenging McCall. "Lennox Lewis is Canadian, not British, and to be honest Riddick Bowe gave the title to Lennox Lewis." Bruno said yesterday. "I'm fighting for queen, country and myself, for my pride and dignity," said Bruno, who also claims that he, not Lewis, is the British boxer to win a heavyweight title in this century. Lewis was born in England, but he grew up in Canada and won an Olympic gold medal for Canada in 1988. He became the WBC champion when Bowe was stripped of the title for refusing to defend it against Lewis, who lost it when he was Univer McCall for the WBC title last Sept. 2. "The Rocky story is peanuts to what I've been through," said Bruno, who was thought to be finished after he was stopped by Lewis. stopped in the second round by McCall on Sept. 24, 1994. "I'm just so damn grateful to be here," Bruno said. "It feels very nice. I'm humble and grateful, but I'm darn proud." That pride was wounded by the fact that while Bruno is getting But he refused to retire, stopping Ferguson in one round in his MIke Tyson $6 million, Tyson is getting about $30 million for the fight, which will be seen on pay-per-view television in the United States and for the first time in Britain. Bruno, who made $3.8 million in his first fight with Tyson, who made about $8 million. Frank Bruno Heavyweight boxer "Would you be happy if you were the champion and were being treated like the challenger?" asked In that first fight, Bruno was knocked down just seconds into the opening round. but then he rocked Tyson with a tremendous left hook to the jaw. In a television promo for the rematch, Tyson is quoted as saying that was hardest he's ever been hit. "I believe that's just a commercial, Tyson said. "Now is payback time," said Bruno, who feels Tyson is less of a fighter than he was in their first match. Tyson, who has fought just twice for a little more than three full rounds since coming back in August from a four-year layoff, says he is focused on boxing. He said he was not focused when he fought Bruno in 1989, only 11 days after he and Robin Givens were divorced in the Dominican Republic. Two fights later, Tyson lost the undisputed title when he was knocked out in the 10th round by James "Buster" Douglas on Feb. 11, 1990. While not saying that Bruno is a better fighter than he was in 1989, Tyson does think he's a different fighter. "He runs more than he did before," Tyson said. "He holds behind the head. Whatever he does, I'm prepared for it." LIFE EXPERIENCE WONT M You have to apply yourself to get it! Student Union Activities is accepting applications for the office of Vice President for Membership Development. If you want to get some valuable life experience stop by the SUA Box Office (4th floor Kansas Union) for an application. Applications are due Wednesday, March 13,1996. 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