Haye-Ruiz in Manchester: David Plans To Cause Damage
By Mark Vester
WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is delighted with the set plan to defend his title on April 3 against mandatory John Ruiz at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Haye wants to put on a show for the British public. It's been several years since the heavyweight crown was defended on British soil. Haye wants to make a statement.
"It's been 10 years since the heavyweight championship has been fought in Britain and everyone knows I had to go to Germany to take the title away from Valuev. Now it's time to showcase my skills again in front of the great British public. And I'm delighted to have the fight at Manchester's MEN Arena. I've been there on many nights to watch Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe, even Mike Tyson, and the atmosphere was always tremendous," Haye said.
Haye is not worried about Ruiz's difficult style. He watched several tapes and plans to batter the veteran as he comes inside. The British champion is aiming to become the first man since David Tua to knock Ruiz out.
"I'm looking forward to getting back to what I do best - throwing my trademark Hayemakers. Ruiz is a come-forward fighter so I aim to get at him, break him down, and take him out in good style," Haye said.
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