He had hoped to make his British debut on a Hatton Promotions bill at Bolton on 16 July, against defeated Martin Murray for his vacant Commonwealth crown, but the proposed deal fell through.

BBC: McEwan aims to emulate Ken Buchanan's American success

Whatever the reason, Republican Majority Leader Bill Frist brought John Bolton's controversial bid to be UN ambassador to the Senate floor this afternoon, hoping it would not be stopped by a filibuster and that it would be voted on by the end of this week.

NPR: Full Senate Considers Bolton Nomination

After a meeting with President Bush Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says he is planning to push for a floor vote on John Bolton as U.N. ambassador.

NPR: Bush Wants Floor Vote on Bolton