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Klitschko focuses on Haye after KOing Chambers

ESPN staff
March 21, 2010
Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th round © Getty Images
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Minutes after knocking out Eddie Chambers, Wladimir Klitschko turned his attentions to a fight against David Haye - who he could take on this year.

Klitschko defended his WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight titles by stopping Chambers in the 12th round on Saturday evening.

After that victory, it seems that Haye - who is desperate to unify the heavyweight division by facing one of the Klitschkos - could be up next for the 33-year-old Ukrainian.

"We have good chances of setting this fight up. Maybe even this year," Wladimir said. Brother Vitali has also made no secret of his desire to take on Haye, although the two failed to arrange a bout during negotiations last year.

Haye, who defends his WBA title against John Ruiz on April 3, intensified his rivalry with Wladimir last week when he hit back at criticisms levelled at him. "I've heard Wladimir has been saying I've a glass jaw," Haye said. "It's a bit rich coming from him considering the number of times he's been battered."

Haye was keen to stress that he would not want the potential fight to take place in Germany, where the Klitschko brothers are revered. "I'd hate to have one of my defining fights in front of a bunch of boring Germans," he said.

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