11.   Bedford said he pushed for the extra title fight because of what De La Hoya has been doing to recent opponents.

12.   Because Ayala fought anyway, the bantamweight title is now vacant and Ayala said he has been informed that the WBA has already scheduled a title fight in October.

13.   Besides, it would be a heavyweight title fight.

14.   A seat at a world title fight is worth something, but the opportunity to give a toy to an underprivileged kid is priceless.

15.   A serene Larry Holmes, having just lost a close but unanimous decision to Oliver McCall in a heavyweight title fight, bowed out in championship style Saturday night.

16.   A title fight against Lewis could be a blockbuster.

17.   After a season of tragedy, the confusion of midseason rule changes and questionable penalties, the title fight will be settled on the track.

18.   After that, he would love to get a title fight.

19.   After the Lewis fight, Rahman wanted a tune-up, an apparently easy-money title fight, before giving Lewis the immediate return bout stipulated in the contract.

20.   Akinwande, who was disqualified for excessive clutching in his last title fight, against Lennox Lewis, is suspect as a quality opponent.