By Mark Vester
The proposed June 20th bout between WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye is in serious trouble. Revealed last week, the two sides were at odds over the UK television rights, the venue and Klitschko's team had claimed that Haye and his manager, Adam Booth, were being greedy and asking for a lot of money and making all sorts of demands.
The situation has gotten worse. Wladimir posted on his official website that negotiations with Haye and his team have been suspended until further notice and he plans to explore other options, including undefeated contender Chris Arreola, who is scheduled to fight on the April 11 undercard to Paul Williams-Winky Wright.
"The main problem is the lack of professionalism on the part of David Haye and his representatives. Haye can't figure out what he wants. Two weeks ago, negotiations were coming along. But, at this time they have been suspended. If Haye plans to continue [to negotiate] in the same way - it will be two more years before he gets his chance to reach a title fight - if he doesn't lose. In the event that a fight with the Brit will fall apart, we will fight Chris Arreola or find someone else. This will be determined later," Klitschko said.
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