SHOW ME CENTER AIRS FIGHT

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will defend his title against former champion George Foreman Friday live via closed circuit television at the Show Me Center.

The fight begins at 8 p.m.

This will be Holyfield's first title defense since his defeat of James "Buster" Douglas in October.

The undercard will feature two bouts. Current IBF featherweight champion Jorge Paez will defend his belt against Lupe Suarez and Tommy Morrison, a native of Kansas City, will take on Yuri Vaulin, former world and European amateur champion.

Tickets are $30 for reserved VIP table seats with waitered food and beverage service and $25 for general admission seating. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets are available at the Show Me Center box office and all regular ticket outlets, or call the Show Me Center at 651-5000.