Williams milks newfound celebrity status

Danny Williams is making the most of his new-found fame in the United States after knocking out Mike Tyson.

Danny Williams is making the most of his new-found fame in the United States after knocking out Mike Tyson.

The British heavyweight was expected to arrive back home yesterday morning following his shock win over the former undisputed world champion in Louisville last Friday.

However, Williams, 31, has instead opted to spend a few days in New York where he will take the opportunity to promote himself to a hungry US media before flying back into London on Saturday morning.

The Brixton fighter has yet to decide on his next move, but has indicated he wants another crack at Tyson, while his promoter Frank Warren is ready to try and line up a world title shot, with Vitali Klitschko a possible opponent.

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Meanwhile, Tyson was due to have surgery yesterday to repair a torn knee cartilage the former world heavyweight champion suffered during last week's bout.

The 38-year-old Tyson is believed to have torn the complex lateral meniscus in his left knee during the first round of his
fight.

Richard Emerson was to perform the arthroscopic surgery in Phoenix, Arizona.

"Under normal circumstances the pain and locking that occurs with this injury would make it impossible for the athlete to continue and he would have to be taken out of the game or the boxing match on a stretcher or with assistance," Emerson said.

"I'm shocked that Mike was able to box for three more rounds after the injury occurred and that he was able to walk away from the ring."