Tyson’s Representatives Say He Will Fight Bruno Sept. 3 in London After All

NEW YORK — Mike Tyson, who said three weeks ago he wouldn’t fight any more, has decided to go ahead with his scheduled Sept. 3 heavyweight title defense against Frank Bruno, Tyson’s lawyer and manager both said Thursday.

Michael Winston, Tyson’s lawyer, said the fight will proceed even though Tyson, the undisputed heavyweight champion, is attempting to break his managerial contract with Bill Cayton, who arranged the fight.

Cayton said an agreement has been reached with Winston, who was hired by Tyson and his family to break the contract. Winston wouldn’t comment on whether arrangements had been worked out with Cayton, but Cayton did.

“I will remain manager, of course, in all senses of the word,” Cayton said. “The contracts will be worked out with me as the manager.”

Cayton said that Jarvis Astaire will be promoter for the bout, which is scheduled for Wembley Stadium outside London. A source who asked not to be identified said Tyson will receive $5 million and Bruno approximately $1.67 million.

Bruno, a winner in 32 of 34 professional bouts, has not fought since his eighth-round knockout of Joe Bugner last Oct. 24 in London. Bruno is the top-ranked challenger of the World Boxing Assn. and the World Boxing Council. This will be a mandatory WBC defense for Tyson, who is 35-0 with 31 knockouts.