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Haye vows to tear Klitschko's head off in Germany

ESPN staff
March 6, 2011
David Haye is adamant he will destroy Wladimir Klitschko just as he did Audley Harrison in his last fight © PA Photos
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David Haye told Wladimir Klitschko to spend the next few months clearing himself of all his injuries, so there can be no excuse when the Ukrainian gets his head 'torn off' in the summer.

Haye was in boisterous mood on Sunday after receiving official news that bout agreements have been signed for a clash with Klitschko in Germany. The fight will unify the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles, and will take place on June 25 or July 2.

Klitschko's withdrawal from his scheduled bout with Dereck Chisora - justified by an abdominal problem - facilitated the conclusion of negotiations with Haye, and the Briton pleaded with Klitschko to make sure he has no reason to abandon their summer collision.

"Everybody knows the needle that has gone back and forth over the years between me and Wladimir. I was the No. 1 cruiserweight, and when I stepped up everybody said he was the heavyweight I had to beat to call myself No. 1," Haye said.

"We're gonna find out who the unified champion is, and I know it's going to be me. Wladimir got precious, he wanted the fight in Germany, but that's fine by me. I won the title against Nikolai Valuev in Germany, so it's not new to me.

"I can't wait to get this fight on, I can't wait to get Wladimir Klitschko across the ring so that I can run across and absolutely tear his head off. As long as there is a referee who can count to ten, I'll be champion.

"Wladimir, I'm glad you finally realised you would have been the laughing stock of boxing if you didn't sign to fight me. Make sure you train hard, make sure whatever injuries you have are healed, because I don't want to hear any excuses. Get a clean doctor's note so that after I knock you spark out there's no arguments that I am the No. 1 fighter on the planet."

Haye also confirmed his intention to beat both Klitschko brothers, although he cast doubts over Vitali's ability to beat Odlanier Solis on March 19.

"Vitali has a fight coming up and fingers crossed I am really hoping he doesn't lose that fight," Haye told Sky Sports News. "Vitali's about 40 years of age now, he's got injuries, so I'm hoping he somehow holds on to that WBC belt. Once I beat his brother, I'm hoping the big brother will come to settle the score. In an ideal world, that'll happen."

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