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Haye announces Klitschko fight

British heavyweight David Haye claims he has agreed a deal to fight Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko in London next June.

Klitschko, 37, is the World Boxing Council champion, however, Haye has expressed confidence he can become a world champion at the weight and will now have the chance to back up his words with actions.

Former cruiserweight king Haye announced his arrival as a credible force in the heavyweight division by destroying Monte Barrett in five rounds last month.

Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali's brother, recently likened 28-year-old Haye to Britain's former WBO heavyweight champion Herbie Hide, who proved too small to survive among the bigger men.

Haye made his announcement on BBC Radio Five Live.

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