Wladimir Klitschko: record, next fight and profile →
David Haye is unlikely to seal a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko or take on his brother Vitali instead because he is unwilling to consider signing a "slave contract", according to his manager.
by David P. Greisman - The everlasting allure of heavyweight boxing lies in the exercise of power. They are the biggest men and the hardest punchers. There is supposed to be danger in their delivery and excitement in their execution. Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye were two of the three best heavyweights. Klitschko had become the true heavyweight champion, resurrecting his career after dramatic failures in grit and stamina, finding confidence through his superior skills, strategies and strength. Haye was seen as a legitimate challenger. He had a world title around his waist, speed and power in his punches, cockiness in his countenance and swagger in his step. Klitschko’s fists had handed him 49 knockouts in 55 victories. Haye’s had brought him 23 early nights in his 25 wins. Their records promised pain. Their words did the same. Haye had sought a clash with the Klitschkos – Wladimir and his brother, fellow heavyweight titleholder Vitali – from the moment he’d cast aside his cruiserweight championship and entered boxing’s marquee division. He’d even worn a shirt depicting him holding the decapitated heads of the brothers.
Wladimir Klitschko has set his sights on British contenders Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury after securing "a victory for boxing" against David Haye.
Frank Warren said David Haye was a "cry baby" for blaming his loss to Wladimir Klitschko on a broken toe.
By Jake Donovan - The action never came close to justifying the hype that began nearly three years ago, but in the end Wladimir Klitschko scored his 14th straight victory with a wide unanimous decision over David Haye on Saturday evening at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany. Scores were 118-108, 117-109 and 116-110 for Klitschko in perhaps the most anticipated heavyweight fight in more than a decade. An extended delay only heightened the anticipation amongst an already raucous atmosphere at the jam packed arena. Much of it was due to Haye not being ready on time, resulting in the full version of “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” being played before the Brit finally made his way out of the dressing room and on his way to the ring. He would immediately learn that payback is a b(ear) to contend with, as Klitschko opted to leave him in the ring cold for another ten or so minutes before making his grand entrance to the tune of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Can’t Stop.” Judging by the crowd’s reaction, few seemed to sympathize with Klitschko or take much issue with Haye. The cheers were loud and boisterous for Haye’s entrance, while a chorus of boos echoed throughout the arena the very moment that the defending lineal champion was spotted making his way to the ring.
David Haye does not know what his future holds after insisting he has "put heavyweight boxing back on the map" despite his one-sided defeat by Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg.
Audley Harrison believes David Haye's inability to draw Wladimir Klitschko out of his comfort zone - not a toe injury - was the reason for his comprehensive defeat in Hamburg on Saturday night.
WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko discusses the twelve round decision win over British rival David Haye in their highly anticipated heavyweight unification encounter.
Former two division champion David Haye discusses the twelve round decision loss to Wladimir Klitschko in their highly anticipated heavyweight unification encounter.
WBC super middleweight Carl Froch has told talkSPORT that David Haye’s broken toe should not be used as an excuse for his defeat to WBO/WBA/IBO/IBF heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, who won a twelve round decision over the British star on Saturday night in Hamburg, Germany.