By Terence Dooley
David Haye is hoping to put the disappointment of his aborted fight with Wladimir Klitschko to one side, he is now seeking a September fight against the elder, and tougher, Klitschko, WBC title holder Vitali.
Haye's pre-fight ballyhoo has put Wlad off a fight, for now, he seems intent on making Haye pay for his braggadocios pre-pullout antics, Wlad could make David wait until next year, taking on Alexander Povetkin in the meantime.
However, Vitali's projected fight with WBA boss Nicolai Valuev is not a done deal, leaving a window of opportunity open for Haye. Adam Booth, who trains and manages Haye, told the Daily Mirror that David is willing to travel to Germany or the Ukraine for a shot against Vitali.
“We don't mind where it is as long as it's in a boxing ring,” said Booth. “Everything is very sensitive at the moment. There are a lot of negotiations and discussions going on in different directions. I'm just doing what I can to make something happen for David.”
Haye has not fought since defeating Monte Barrett in November of last year; a Vitali fight would be a tall order for Haye given his recent inactivity. Team Haye have pencilled in September for a return, they want a Klitschko in the other corner, but it looks like they will have to stand in line.
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