David Haye vs. Vitali Klitschko can happen – Boxing News
David Haye, former WBA heavyweight champion, might get a shot at Vitali Klitschko, the current WBC heavyweight champion, next year at the earliest, since the Ukrainian champion will be on a political campaign after his fight against Manuel Charr in September.
Vitali Klitschko’s manager Bernd Boente has asserted that Vitali vs. Haye is possible. However, he insisted that Vitali would make the decision based on his fight against Charr and the result of his political campaign.
“Vitali meets Manuel Charr in September and then goes on the political campaign trail at the Ukraine elections, which are held in October,” said Boente while talking about the possibility of Vitali facing Haye.
Moreover, Boente even indicated towards a possible rematch between Haye and Wladimir saying, “"it could be Vitali, it could be Wladimir.”
David Haye was defeated by Wladimir Klitschko last year on points. The Briton then went into retirement, considering the loss as a career ending one. However, earlier this month, Haye made his comeback against Dereck Chisora, knocking out the latter in the
fifth round.
Haye is now eager to get a title shot, mainly at Vitali Klitschko. Boente believes if it happens it will be somewhere in March 2013,” Boente added.
Boente also said that he cannot rely on Haye. Therefore, he wants to keep all his options open. According to Boente, he would not overlook the possibility of Haye facing Wladimir Klitschko in a rematch, as it could happen any day. He added that Haye keeps
changing his statements, which is why he will keep his options open.
Haye has been on a mission to claim a match against Vitali ever since he made his comeback earlier this month against Chisora. The Briton fighter knocked out Chisora in the fifth round, proving that he has become better than before.
Now, he wants the Ukrainian champion, believing he can defeat him. Haye’s new ambition is circled around his previous defeat to Wladimir Klitschko, where the Briton was outfoxed by Dr. Steelhammer.
Haye has already claimed he would walk into retirement if he is unable to land a title shot at Vitali.
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