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Haye "Klitschkos have finally come to there senses, fighting me next"
David Haye is claiming first blood in his heavyweight battle with Wladimir Klitschko after the Ukrainian admitted he wants him next.
Klitschko's camp say the IBF and WBO title holder, who pulled out of tomorrow's defence against Derek Chisora with a torn abdominal muscle, is targeting a spring showdown with Haye.
Haye's US promoter Golden Boy suggested Wembley or Las Vegas as the venue and the WBA champion says he is desperate to get it on after two years of near misses. Haye (left) said: "At last it seems to have got through to Klitshcko that I mean what I say and that I'll be sticking to my retirement plan of quitting boxing next November when I'll be 31.
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"There isn't a career-defining fight on his record and, along with the money, that's why he wants to step into the ring with me next.
"They seem to have come to their senses and changed their position, but I know negotiations will be difficult."
Klitschko's camp say the IBF and WBO title holder, who pulled out of tomorrow's defence against Derek Chisora with a torn abdominal muscle, is targeting a spring showdown with Haye.
Haye's US promoter Golden Boy suggested Wembley or Las Vegas as the venue and the WBA champion says he is desperate to get it on after two years of near misses. Haye (left) said: "At last it seems to have got through to Klitshcko that I mean what I say and that I'll be sticking to my retirement plan of quitting boxing next November when I'll be 31.
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"There isn't a career-defining fight on his record and, along with the money, that's why he wants to step into the ring with me next.
"They seem to have come to their senses and changed their position, but I know negotiations will be difficult."
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