By Mark Vester
David Haye believes that Wladimir Klitschko, older brother Vitali Klitschko and other Eastern European fighters nearly ruined the sport of boxing. On June 20 when he challenges Wladimir for the WBO/IBF heavyweight titles in Germany, he plans to take the first step to reclaiming the titles for the fans.
"The Klitschkos and the other robots from the East have nearly ruined the sport and I've put myself in charge of tearing the title back for the fans," Haye told The Mirror.
"I'm all about recognition and recognition now for all the right reasons. I've taken this fight when most people told me that I was mad. I'm fighting the best heavyweight in the world when people offered me easier routes. I've done all this because I believe in the moment and that moment is now."
Haye is not worried about his underdog role or having to fight in a stadium with nearly 70,000 German fans.
"Wladimir has knocked out 46 of his victims and he thinks I will be No. 47. He is the best heavyweight champion at the moment, I'm fighting away from home and he's the betting favourite. I'm part of the new breed, I'm my own man and this is truly the start of something new for the sport. I will go over to Germany with my destiny in my fists and that is what makes this fight unique," Haye said.
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