Byron Russell has organized a pay-per-view event in Las Vegas that would match him up against Michael Jordan, but he hasn't had his phone calls returned by his possible opponent.

"I think he's afraid to play me," Russell said. "I know he has an image, but I don't think this game would hurt it. Who can hurt Mike's image? I don't think I can. I was happy when I called him out of retirement and he came back, and I want to see him do it again. I hope he takes me seriously because I'm taking him seriously. I know I'm not going to lose. I would whup his ass."