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Tyson promises pain to NorrisLAS VEGAS: Mike Tyson, trying to recapture his once fearsome reputation as the baddest man on the planet' w...

Tyson promises pain to Norris

LAS VEGAS: Mike Tyson, trying to recapture his once fearsome reputation as the baddest man on the planet8217; will keep his strategy simple against Orlin Norris tomorrow. 8220;I8217;m bringing some pain, baby,8221; promised Tyson, who returns to the ring after a nine-month absence that included a four-month stint in jail for assault. Despite the layoff, 33-year-old Tyson is a 9-1 favourite against 34-year-old Norris, a former cruiserweight world champion.

Tyson looked sloppy in his last fight, against South African Francois Botha on January 16, but came through with a fifth-round knockout to take his record to 46-3, with 40 victories inside the distance.

Norris, who brings a record of 50-5 with 27 wins inside the distance, disagrees. He said Tyson8217;s talk of pain doesn8217;t scare him, and he believes he can defuse Tyson8217;s big bombs. 8220;This is boxing, I expect pain,8221; Norris said. 8220;I know he is going to hit me. But I know I can8217;t get hit with anything clean.8221;

Ex-Australian Openchamp dies

MELBOURNE: Former Australian Davis Cup player John Bromwich, a former Australian Open champion, died yesterday at the age of 80 after suffering from a heart attack earlier this week, his family said today. Although his tennis career was interrupted by World War II, Bromwich managed to win the Australian Open in 1939 and 1946. He played 51 Davis Cup matches from 1937 to 1950, winning 19 of his 30 singles matches and 20 of 21 doubles in 23 ties.

Bromwich was an unorthodox player he was ambidextrous and used both hands on the forehand. Bromwich was a three-time US Open doubles champion and was also a Wimbledon mixed doubles winner with Louise Brough in 1947-48.

Davies guides Australian victory

Darwin Australia: Australia defeated Germany 2-1 in the first tie of the five-match hockey Test series tonight. Veteran Olympian Stephen Davies, in his 250th international, was outstanding for the Australians, baffling the German defence with a series of intercepts.

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Midfielder MichaelBrennan put Australia ahead after nine minutes after Brent Livermore forced a penalty corner. In the second half Jeremy Hiskins combined with captain Paul Gaudoin to score Australia8217;s second. It took the youngest player on the field, Matthias Witthaus, 16, to spark a German revival.