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To: LPS5 who wrote (3242)	4/21/2001 11:39:18 AM
From: LPS5	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10489

Why Rahman will win April 20 2001 at 06:25PM by Phil Nyamane The last time I was asked to write in favour of one party was 21 years ago. The occasion was a Rogue Cup losers' final soccer match between imperious Orlando Pirates and unheralded Kaizer Chiefs at Orlando Stadium. I earned the wrath of Bucs' star midfielder, Percy "Chippa" Moloi for describing Bucs as "brawny" as opposed to Chiefs' "brainy" performances. "You say we're palookas and cannot think," charged Moloi. I was circled by about six angry players and supporters, but fortunately some sweet talking enabled me to escape in one piece. I've now been ordered to write in favour of Hasim Rahman beating Lennox Lewis for the world heavyweight championship at Carnival City tomorrow morning. I gladly accept that because I'm of the firm opinion that a new world champion will be crowned. Heavyweight champions are understandably held in awe by the public. After all, they are supposed to rule all the divisions by virtue of their strength, awesome build and height. That explains why they say the promoter who rules the heavyweight division rules boxing. I don't say Rahman will control the bout like Fred Astaire winging Ginger Rogers on the dancefloor. But, hey, the man can punch. A born fighter discovered on the streets of Baltimore, Rahman throws a strong left jab in a crouching style, ready to slip under Lewis' comparatively pawing jab. He has strategically been keeping the over-arm right tucked away like a spare wheel, ready to explode on a fight aptly dubbed "Thunder in Africa". Lewis has reportedly been disappointed with some of the treatment meted out to him in SA. He goes into this fight hoping to psyche himself up by meditating before the bout. Rahman has taken it all in his stride and will capitalise on the champion's mentality. As he put it: "I will not be dictated to. I'll fight my own fight and dictate terms." Or, with apologies to Frank Sinatra: "I'll do it my way."