Haye looking for a knockout
Brit expecting to become heavyweight champion in style
Last updated: 3rd November 2009
Haye: Big target
WBA Heavyweight title
David Haye v Nikolai Valuev
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David Haye has admitted his excitement at the possibility of knocking out Nikolai Valuev on Saturday night.
The Londoner arrived in Nuremburg, Germany on Monday just days before tackling the 7ft 2in Russian for the WBA heavyweight title.
Valuev has never been knocked down in his 16-year professional career but Haye has his heart set on being the first to achieve the feat despite being a foot shorter and considerably lighter.
"I've dreamed of the moment Valuev falls to the canvas and I truly believe it will be one of the most jaw-dropping knockouts of all-time," he said.
"Winning any fight by knockout is a bonus, but being in a position to knock out a giant is an exciting proposition.
"Valuev has never been properly hurt before, let alone knocked down or out, and I'm now being given a chance to become the first fighter to bring 'The Beast' to his knees.
"This is my chance to make history."
Haye added that the publicity machine has worked wonders ahead of the fight, with anticipation reaching fever pitch.
"People are talking about this fight everywhere I go," he said. "I'm being stopped in the streets and everybody - whether a boxing fan or not - seems to have an opinion on what I need to do against this giant.
"Old ladies are worrying for my health and wishing me luck against this big bully.
"I love punching things and a man of Valuev's size gives me plenty of target to hit. The combination of my hand speed and Valuev's immense head is going to cause an explosion."
