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DAVID HAYE has told Nikolay Valuev to get a WAX before he faces him.
The Londoner is confident he will claim the 7ft 2in WBA heavyweight champion's crown when they collide on November 7.
And Haye, 28, opened the verbal sparring ahead of the fight by landing a cheeky body blow about Valuev's appearance.
He said: "Valuev's a giant of a man — big, hairy and ugly.
"It's the type of challenge I relish and he's going to come out and try and put it on me.
"But he needs to have a wax before we fight because he's so hairy.
JOKER ... David Haye has mocked Nikolai Valuev
"It's disgusting and I'm not looking forward to getting in a clinch with him.
"I usually have a face-to-face with my opponent before the fight — but this time it'll be more like a face-to-waist."
Valuev, 35, has lost just once in 50 fights and Haye admits toppling him will be a tall order.
But the Hayemaker believes his speed and power can chop the Beast from the East down to size.
He added: "When I first saw him fighting, I couldn't believe human beings got that big.
"It's going to be difficult to find someone big enough to spar with before I face Valuev.
"But I'm good at adjusting in the ring and that's going to have to be the case against him.
"I can't allow him to manhandle me and I've got to show him angles and things he's never seen before.
"I've got to move my feet that much quicker and get out of range faster than ever.
"But I'm glad I've come from the cruiserweight division because I'm used to slipping and moving around while throwing lots of punches.
"I don't think this is going to be as tough as a lot of people will make it out to be.
"I'll be a lot faster than he is and I'll bring the title back to Britain."
The Londoner is confident he will claim the 7ft 2in WBA heavyweight champion's crown when they collide on November 7.
And Haye, 28, opened the verbal sparring ahead of the fight by landing a cheeky body blow about Valuev's appearance.
He said: "Valuev's a giant of a man — big, hairy and ugly.
"It's the type of challenge I relish and he's going to come out and try and put it on me.
"But he needs to have a wax before we fight because he's so hairy.
JOKER ... David Haye has mocked Nikolai Valuev
"It's disgusting and I'm not looking forward to getting in a clinch with him.
"I usually have a face-to-face with my opponent before the fight — but this time it'll be more like a face-to-waist."
Valuev, 35, has lost just once in 50 fights and Haye admits toppling him will be a tall order.
But the Hayemaker believes his speed and power can chop the Beast from the East down to size.
He added: "When I first saw him fighting, I couldn't believe human beings got that big.
"It's going to be difficult to find someone big enough to spar with before I face Valuev.
"But I'm good at adjusting in the ring and that's going to have to be the case against him.
"I can't allow him to manhandle me and I've got to show him angles and things he's never seen before.
"I've got to move my feet that much quicker and get out of range faster than ever.
"But I'm glad I've come from the cruiserweight division because I'm used to slipping and moving around while throwing lots of punches.
"I don't think this is going to be as tough as a lot of people will make it out to be.
"I'll be a lot faster than he is and I'll bring the title back to Britain."
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