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Haye Touches Down In Germany
The British boxer will attempt to floor his opponent for the first time in his 16-year career. Valuev, at 7ft 2in, will take on Haye this weekend in Nuremberg.
Haye's trainer Adam Booth has promised the Briton will go for a knockout. "David always looks to try to knock someone out. This is going to be no different, it's a strategy we employ to go about landing shots."
29-year-old Haye is 23 centimetres shorter and nearly 40 kilos lighter than Valuev in what many describe it as a "David versus Goliath" contest.
The common consensus is that Haye's only chance of victory is to utilise his speed advantage to out-box Valuev.
The boxer from London has been sparring with his trainer who has been wearing 15cm-high boots to prepare for the height disadvantage Haye will face.
But Valuev is equally defiant about his chances of winning the fight. "I am in great shape and I will take home my title with me," the Russian said.
Haye is favourite to beat Valuev and is 28/1 to win the fight and win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
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