Championhips even tougher Tuesday, but neither the rain, the thunder, nor the 11 other Div. 2 competitors could keep Memphis University School junior Harrison Williams from his first state title.
Frustratingly, they are being starved of meaningful action as Lewis ponders his future and Audley Harrison, Danny Williams and Herbie Hide circle each other with caution.
Harrison had previously been accused by Williams, and some critics, of trying to duck out of a potential bout.
"The likes of Audley Harrison, Matt Skelton, Danny Williams - they're a lot bigger names than I am, " Gammer said.
But while Williams' career looks over, Harrison hopes that his has been reborn.
The first, a dull affair in 2005, resulted in a points win for Williams, while the second saw Harrison knock out his opponent inside three rounds.
After 19 straight victories, Harrison was first defeated by fellow Brit Danny Williams, then American Dominick Guinn, before being flattened by Reading's Sprott last February and booed out of the ring.
The defeat of Tyson has certainly lifted Williams into the spotlight, and suddenly Olympic champion Audley Harrison wants to fight him.
But the 30-year-old is best known for a shock stoppage win against Harrison's long-term rival and current British champion Danny Williams in 2008.
While it was a much-needed victory for Harrison, restoring his stock somewhat after four defeats in eight fights, Williams' loss was disastrous.
The bout has been put back from the original 16 February date - when it was set for the Afan Lido - for Williams to recover from the injuries sustained in his defeat to Harrison.
"When I was offered this, especially with Audley Harrison being involved, I was very excited, " said the 36-year-old Williams.
Williams beat Alize Cornet 6-3, 6-3 in the match preceding the Djokovic-Harrison encounter at Rod Laver Arena, which will be the likely venue for her big matchup Friday against Sharapova.
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