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Price, not Fury, would challenge Klitschkos - Haye

ESPN staff
November 21, 2011
David Price won Olympic bronze in 2008 © Getty Images
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David Haye feels that David Price has a better chance of beating one of the Klitschko brothers than Tyson Fury does.

British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury is expected to face Wladimir or Vitali, who between them hold several world titles, at some point over the next couple of years - perhaps as soon as 2012.

But although Fury has impressed on his way to compiling a 17-0 record, many believe that Price, an Olympic bronze medallist in 2008, is the better fighter. The fact that Price, unbeaten from 11 bouts, beat Fury in the amateur ranks only adds fuel to the fire.

Nonetheless, Fury is closer to the front of the queue for a world title shot - a state of affairs that confuses Haye. And he expects Price to prove his worth when he takes on John McDermott, who has lost to Fury twice, in January next year.

Haye said to the Star: "In two years' time he [Price] will be European champion. If he beats McDermott he will prove he's the best of the rest who can stop the Klitschkos."

Meanwhile, there are rumours suggesting that Vitali's next opponent could be Haye - despite the Brit's retirement in October.

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