1.   Boxing experts say Bruno, desparate for a third world title challenge, has never been better prepared.

2.   That is a thin thread on which to hang a title challenge but it is all Miguel Angel Gonzalez seems to have.

3.   A July date would mean Bruno would have a fourth world title challenge nine years to the month after losing his first attempt against Tim Witherspoon.

4.   Bruno will be making his fourth world title challenge, while his countryman Benn defends his title for the eighth time.

5.   But he has some big names on his record with decision losses to Mike McCallum, Reggie Johnson in world title challenges and Sumbu Kalambay for the European title.

6.   Frank Bruno may face a last-minute change of opponent for his warmup bout before a proposed world title challenge this summer.

7.   Fourth place Liverpool, which is eight points behind the leader, hopes to boost its title challenge by beating Crystal Palace at home on Sunday.

8.   His manager, Toshio Matsuo, said he would arrange another world title challenge for Iida.

9.   Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina and Inter all have the potential to mount a title challenge.

10.   Maloney also is in the United States, preparing Roman Karmazin for a world title challenge against Oscar de la Hoya in Los Angeles.