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Haye doesn't want a rematch - Klitschko

ESPN staff
July 3, 2011

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Wladimir Klitschko has raised doubts over David Haye's desire for a rematch, following Klitschko's one-sided points win in Hamburg on Saturday.

Haye claimed after the bout that another chance to topple Klitschko would represent a "perfect fight" for him as he attempts to end on a winning note before retiring from the sport in October.

And the Brit feels that he warrants a second shot at Klitschko, having been forced to battle through the pain of a broken toe at the Imtech Arena. Haye also believes he was harshly treated by referee Genaro Rodriguez, who gave a knockdown against him in controversial circumstances.

But despite the complaints of the Haye camp, Klitschko doubts whether his rival will commit to another bout. "You know what? If the guy wants a rematch and comes into the press conference shouting 'I want a rematch, that was nothing,' then okay," he said.

"But I didn't see from David Haye a real desire to have a rematch. Instead the rematch was actually pushed to him (by reporters) and he was like 'okay, maybe, I don't know, whatever.'

"If there is a rematch I will definitely knock him out and right now I'm in the driver's seat and I'll have a think about what I'm going to do next."

If Haye is off the agenda, Klitschko will turn his attention to the winner of the British and Commonwealth title clash between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora, two unbeaten heavyweights, on July 23. Klitschko has withdrawn from a bout with Chisora on two previous occasions, citing injury both times.

"I tell you something. There is another fight between Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury, two other British fighters," Klitschko said. "I think this could be interesting for me. As for David Haye's next move...I don't care about David Haye!"

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