David and Goliath face off tonight

07/11/2009 - 21:23:48
David Haye attempted to pull off an upset of gargantuan proportions by snatching Russian giant Nikolai Valuev’s WBA heavyweight title in Germany tonight.

Londoner Haye, 29, carried a record of 22 wins (21KOs) and one defeat into the contest against the 7ft 2ins champion, who had also suffered just one defeat in his 52 fights with a total of 34 knockouts.

A fevered build-up to the fight in Britain saw hopes of a Haye victory increase significantly but in reality it was a daunting task against a man who yesterday weighed in seven stone heavier than the Englishman at 22st 8lbs.