FRANKFURT, Germany — Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe will fight for the first time in three years on the undercard of the IBF title fight between Wladimir Klitschko and Hasim Rahman.

Bowe's opponent for the Dec. 13 fight is yet to be determined, promoters said today.

Bowe, 41, retired in 1996 and came back in 2004. He had another fight in 2005 and has not fought since.

Bowe's only loss in 43 fights was against Evander Holyfield, who at 46, is preparing to fight Nikolai Valuev next month for the WBA title.

Reports in German newspapers today said Lennox Lewis, 42, was preparing for a comeback fight against Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir's older brother, and the WBC champion.

Bild newspaper said the fight could take place in the middle of next year.