THE SIDELINES : Trump, King Lawsuits Combined
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NEW YORK — A federal judge today consolidated lawsuits by Donald Trump and Don King against James (Buster) Douglas and scheduled a trial for next month on their claims to Douglas’ first fight as heavyweight champion.
U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet of Manhattan tentatively set the trial for April 16 but said it could start earlier if his schedule allowed.
In their lawsuits, Trump and King claim they have a contract to promote Douglas’ first fight, which they say will be a rematch with Mike Tyson June 18 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City.
Their actions were in response to a lawsuit against King brought in Las Vegas by Steve Wynn, who wants to promote Douglas’ first fight at his Mirage Casino-Hotel in Las Vegas.
The Trump-King lawsuits also name the Mirage and Douglas’ manager, John Johnson, as defendants.
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