Haye to take on Ruiz in Manchester for heavyweight title
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January 27, 2010, Wednesday
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DAVID Haye will make the first defense of the WBA world heavyweight against John Ruiz in Manchester on April 3.
The 29-year-old British fighter, also a former world cruiserweight champion, won the heavyweight crown from Russia's Nikolai Valuev in November in Germany. Haye will now face Ruiz, the WBA's No. 1 contender and former champion, at Manchester's MEN Arena.
The 38-year-old American fighter didn't show up at yesterday's news conference to announce the fight.
"We paid for his first class tickets over here, a great hotel and tried to accommodate him as best as possible," Haye said.
"He didn't get on the flight. I don't know what his reason is."
Haye predicted he would become only the second fighter in 55 contests to knock Ruiz out. "I will not only beat him but beat him spectacularly and knock him out," Haye said. "I'm looking forward to getting back to what I do best - throwing my trademark 'Hayemakers.' Ruiz is a come-forward fighter so I aim to get at him, break him down, and take him out in good style."
A powerful puncher but with a shaky defense, Haye believes his attacking style will be too much for the experienced Ruiz. The American has fought some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. Ruiz had three fights with Evander Holyfield, recording one win, one loss and a draw, and Haye will be wary of his punching power.
The 29-year-old British fighter, also a former world cruiserweight champion, won the heavyweight crown from Russia's Nikolai Valuev in November in Germany. Haye will now face Ruiz, the WBA's No. 1 contender and former champion, at Manchester's MEN Arena.
The 38-year-old American fighter didn't show up at yesterday's news conference to announce the fight.
"We paid for his first class tickets over here, a great hotel and tried to accommodate him as best as possible," Haye said.
"He didn't get on the flight. I don't know what his reason is."
Haye predicted he would become only the second fighter in 55 contests to knock Ruiz out. "I will not only beat him but beat him spectacularly and knock him out," Haye said. "I'm looking forward to getting back to what I do best - throwing my trademark 'Hayemakers.' Ruiz is a come-forward fighter so I aim to get at him, break him down, and take him out in good style."
A powerful puncher but with a shaky defense, Haye believes his attacking style will be too much for the experienced Ruiz. The American has fought some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. Ruiz had three fights with Evander Holyfield, recording one win, one loss and a draw, and Haye will be wary of his punching power.
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