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Klitschko tells 'little duck' Haye to stop running

ESPN staff
September 12, 2010
Wladimir Klitschko dominated Samuel Peter © Getty Images
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Wladimir Klitschko completely schooled Samuel Peter to defend his IBF and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday, and then labelled David Haye a 'little duck' who 'keeps running away'.

Klitschko displayed the vast improvement he has made over the past five years with his dominant 10th-round stoppage of Peter, which arguably should have been halted sooner. The Ukrainian, who was knocked down three times in his first meeting with Peter in 2005, this time proved he is on another level from his opponent, leaving the Nigerian barely able to see out of his heavily swollen eyes.

Inevitably post-fight talk immediately turned to David Haye, who holds the only significant belt not currently owned by Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko - the WBA strap. Sticking to his usual script, Klitschko accused Haye of hiding by taking his latest bout with Audley Harrison.

"I don't care about David Haye. I wanted to fight him, but currently, this little duck keeps running away," Klitschko said on Sky Sports.

"David Haye, you're a loser. You're not following through with your words. I believe that's not just the opinion of myself, but I believe it's the opinion of most boxing fans."

Asked if he felt Haye would eventually step into the same ring as him, Klitschko responded positively.

"I believe so. There is only one belt out there that the Klitschko brothers don't have, and that is the belt currently held by David Haye."

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