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David Haye's bid for heavyweight glory will be live on Sky Box Office.
The Londoner takes on WBA champion and man mountain Nikolay Valuev on November 7 as he bids to become Britain's first world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
The fight has been signed and for Haye it will be a question of second time lucky.
His first heavyweight world-title challenge was due to be against Wladimir Klitschko in June, but had to be postponed due to injury.
There were also reports that he had signed to fight the elder Klitschko brother, Vitali, but now has his sights set on Valuev.
Thrilled
"I am thrilled to announce that my dream of becoming world heavyweight champion will be realised on November 7, when I challenge the tallest and heaviest champion of all time, Nikolay Valuev," Haye said.
"There were reports in the German press that I had signed to fight Vitali Klitschko in September, but those reports were never true.
"There have been long and exhausting discussions about the clash, but unfortunately I could never put my name to the fight contract the Klitschkos offered. The level of disrespect they have shown me throughout has left me feeling insulted."
Nicknamed the Beast from the East, the Russian stands at a whopping 7foot and is the tallest and heaviest world champion in history.
For his last fight, a successful defence against Evander Holyfield in December 2008, he weighed in at 310¾lbs,while Haye tipped the scales for his November KO of Monte Barrett at 226lbs.
"Valuev is eight stone heavier than me and a foot taller than me," the former world cruiserweight champion continued.
"David only needed a slingshot and a stone to flatten Goliath, and I'm convinced my right hand generates more power than a stone.
"I can't wait to step into the ring on November 7 and prove that size doesn't matter. Mark my words: I will be the first man to knock Nikolay Valuev out."
Valuev has only lost one of his 52 pro fights and is in his second stint as WBA boss. His impressive record includes recent wins over Barrett, John Ruiz (twice), Jameel McCline and Holyfield.
David Haye's bid for heavyweight glory will be live on Sky Box Office.
The Londoner takes on WBA champion and man mountain Nikolay Valuev on November 7 as he bids to become Britain's first world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
The fight has been signed and for Haye it will be a question of second time lucky.
His first heavyweight world-title challenge was due to be against Wladimir Klitschko in June, but had to be postponed due to injury.
There were also reports that he had signed to fight the elder Klitschko brother, Vitali, but now has his sights set on Valuev.
Thrilled
"I am thrilled to announce that my dream of becoming world heavyweight champion will be realised on November 7, when I challenge the tallest and heaviest champion of all time, Nikolay Valuev," Haye said.
"There were reports in the German press that I had signed to fight Vitali Klitschko in September, but those reports were never true.
"There have been long and exhausting discussions about the clash, but unfortunately I could never put my name to the fight contract the Klitschkos offered. The level of disrespect they have shown me throughout has left me feeling insulted."
Nicknamed the Beast from the East, the Russian stands at a whopping 7foot and is the tallest and heaviest world champion in history.
For his last fight, a successful defence against Evander Holyfield in December 2008, he weighed in at 310¾lbs,while Haye tipped the scales for his November KO of Monte Barrett at 226lbs.
"Valuev is eight stone heavier than me and a foot taller than me," the former world cruiserweight champion continued.
"David only needed a slingshot and a stone to flatten Goliath, and I'm convinced my right hand generates more power than a stone.
"I can't wait to step into the ring on November 7 and prove that size doesn't matter. Mark my words: I will be the first man to knock Nikolay Valuev out."
Valuev has only lost one of his 52 pro fights and is in his second stint as WBA boss. His impressive record includes recent wins over Barrett, John Ruiz (twice), Jameel McCline and Holyfield.
