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The finals of the Championship begin today, matching the United States against France.锦标赛的决赛于今天打响, 由美国队对战法国队。
Lewis is matched against the WBO's heavyweight champion, Tommy Morrison.刘易斯对决世界拳击组织的重量级拳击冠军汤米•莫里森。