David Haye is in advanced negotiations to fight Wladimir Kltischko, his manager and trainer Adam Booth has revealed. According to Booth the fight will take place in the summer of 2009, depending on whether Haye and Kltischko can overcome their next opponents. In an interview on Setanta Sports News during Steve Bunce’s Boxing Hour Booth admitted ‘we’ve had communication’. Read more

David Haye has announced his first heavyweight opponent. His trainer and manager Adam Booth today confirmed that the Hayemaker will take on Monte ‘Two Gunz’ Barrett at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday 15th November. Speaking exclusively on Steve Bunce’ Boxing Hour on Setanta Sports News Booth revealed that the deal had been done and described Barrett as a man with “big balls.” “Barrett’s the type of guy who knocks out prospects. But he loses to people like Wladimir Klitschko after seven rounds. Read more

With a possible blockbuster fight on the horizon between former heavyweight champ “Merciless” Ray Mercer (36-7-1, 26 KO’s) and powerhouse sensation David “The Hayemaker” Haye (21-1, 20 KO’s), Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum Boxing whetted the appetite of all boxing fans when he petitioned the WBO Tuesday to get Mercer ranked by the governing body. Sources close to the Haye camp, as well as “The Hayemaker’s” promoter, have both stated that they like the fight with the “Merciless” one. However, the only stumbling block for Haye is that Mercer is not rated by the WBO, and Haye’s UK TV contract stipulates that he must fight a ranked opponent. Read more

The undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world David Haye will ‘force Wladimir Klitschko’s hand’ for a shot at the heavyweight title once he has brushed aside his first two opponents in the division. Haye’s next four fights will be screened exclusively on Setanta Sports. Speaking to Setanta Sports News from the O2 Arena in London Haye said:

“I am the undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world. It’s a good achievement. But that’s not my ultimate ambition. Read more

One of the most charismatic athletes to hit boxing in recent memory, London’s David Haye not only packs a huge punch and outstanding boxing skills, but also possesses the willingness to take on all comers and the ability to capture the imagination of fight fans around the world - traits that have led him to 20 knockouts in his 21 victories and the undisputed cruiserweight world championship. As he now embarks on a quest to become Heavyweight Champion of the World, “The Hayemaker” has signed with Golden Boy Promotions, the premier promotional company in boxing, as his exclusive promoter in the United States . Read more

David Haye has communicated to the WBC his plans for his future in boxing in a beautiful letter written to the WBC President Jose Sulaiman. David Haye has relinquished his WBC cruiserweight championship and is requesting the WBC to rate him in the heavyweight division, hoping that his second dream, to win the WBC green and gold heavyweight championship, becomes true in the near future. The WBC wishes David Haye the best of luck in the heavyweight division and confirms complete support to him as well. The WBC vacant cruiserweight title will be contested between Rudolf Kraj and Giacobbe Fragomeni..

Cruiserweight world champion David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye has amicably severed ties with promoter Frank Maloney, ending a successful two-year promotional relationship. Londoner Haye, 27, began his association with Maloney in early 2006, during his run as European cruiserweight champion. Aided by Maloney, Haye successfully negotiated three defences of the EBU title in 2006, including a WBC title eliminator. The link-up eventually culminated in Paris in November 2007 when Haye dethroned WBC and WBA world champion Jean-Marc Mormeck. Read more