Haye getting desperate

Haye: Desperate for title shot

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David Haye is ready to travel to resurrect his chances of a world title show against Vitali or Wladimir Klitschko, although negotiations are currently on shaky ground.

Haye was forced out of his June 20 clash with Vitali Klitschko because of a back injury, and the younger Ukrainian brother now seems to be against facing the Briton in the immediate future.

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko now seems to be the best chance Haye will have, as talk of him fighting WBA holder Nikolai Valuev appears to have been premature.

Having annoyed both brother with his pre-fight antics, Haye looked set to miss out on the title shot he craves - but Vitali could yet offer him his chance in September.

After his fight with Wladimir was scheduled for Germany, Haye would not mind travelling there to take on Vitali, while the opening of Shakhtar Donetsk's new stadium could provide a fitting setting in Klitschko's native Ukraine.

Travel

And manager Adam Booth insists Haye will travel anywhere to get his wish of a world title shot, but admits that current negotiations hang in the balance.

"We don't mind where it is as long as it's in a boxing ring," Booth told The Mirror.

"Everything is very sensitive at the moment. There are a lot of negotiations and discussions going on in different directions.

"I'm just doing what I can to make something happen for David."

Haye has not fought since his victory over Monte Barrett seven months ago, and following his injury setback he is desperate to get his crusade to prove himself at heavyweight back on track.