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David Haye has spoken of his confidence about agreeing a fight with Wladimir Klitschko, but has admitted it is likely to take place in Las Vegas rather than London.

Haye and Klitschko would appear to be on collision course after the Ukrainian pulled out of his title fight with Dereck Chisora on Saturday on account of a back injury. Chisora has made bullish noises about getting his shot as soon as Klitschko is fit for purpose, but it would appear that the two titles holders will put a deal together.

The two camps are set to sit down and thrash out terms and though Haye would love to put on the fight in England, it appears the pulling power of Vegas will prove too strong.

"I will move heaven and earth trying to get the bout with Klitschko staged in England," Haye told the Sun. "Wembley would be the ideal place for such a big fight but, of course, there is the weather to contend with.

"It's looking likely for next March in Las Vegas, though maybe we could push it back six weeks because of the weather. It is so unpredictable.

"When Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno fought in Cardiff, it was pouring with rain. But that went ahead under a canopy. Everyone seems to remember that fight for the rain. I want my fight with Klitschko to be remembered for me knocking him out."

Haye maintains he will retire in 2011, but he is still set on unifying the division by taking on Wladimir's brother Vitali later in the year.

"I want Wlad's brother Vitali before I retire next November as well," Haye said. "When I beat Wlad, and take his IBF and WBO titles, it will be a long step down the road to unifying the division. I can finish it off by taking Vitali's WBC title."

Meanwhile, Haye and Audley Harrison, have been summoned to face the British Boxing Board of Control for a hearing in relation to their fight on November 13. Haye is to be investigated after his post-fight comments, while Harrison faces a probe for his weak display.

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