David Hay (L) and Wladimir Klitschko
Klitschko and Haye will fight after all
Published 29 March, 2009, 17:03
Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles against Britain's David Hay on June 20, Fightnews.com reports.
Klitschko’s representatives said the contract for the fight will be soon be signed. The match will take place in Germany, despite rumors that it could have been held in London, at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge arena.
David Haye (22-1, 22 KOs) is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, who held the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring magazine titles, which he gave up to pursue his ambitions in the heavyweight division.
The Ukrainian’s promoters had long and difficult negotiations with David Hay. It was even announced that the fight would be cancelled, because of what were called the ‘unacceptable’ terms the British boxer put forward. But now the sides seem to have reached a compromise.
U.S. boxer Chris Arreola, who was considered as a possible challenger for Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs), may end up challenging WBC heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs).
But the fight will take place only if he beats Jameel McCline in Las Vegas on April 11.
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