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A look at what the world of boxing is saying on Twitter about David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko's bout.

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Saturday night's heavyweight unification showdown between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko is the talk of boxing, and the talk of cyberspace. As we count down to the big fight we'll list the best tweets from boxing royalty and celebs... Tony McCoy (@AP_McCoy:): I would love haye 2 win but I really think he is going 2 struggle Paulie Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi): Heading to the stadium now, rainy day, hope it doesn't affect the fighters! David Haye (@mrdavidhaye): Final meal just eaten. Brown rice and steamed Veg. Leaving hotel in 30 mins :-) its nearly TIME!!!! Paul McCloskey (@Paul_Mccloskey): I think if Haye is going to win it will be early 1-5 after that Klit is big favourite. Can't wait for it! Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory): Weather in hamburg isn't great, but that won't dampen the mood of @mrdavidhaye or his supporters!! Good luck mate! We're all behind you!! Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney): @mrdavidhaye good luck mate hope u win. Nervous waiting to watch. Rooting for u mate Bernard Hopkins (@THEREALBHOP): 2day is HAYE!!! Rachel Cordingley (@rachelcordingley): On way to the Haye fight. The weather is terrible! Everyone is going to be wet and cold tonight! x David Haye (@mrdavidhaye): Just woke up, feeling ready for a tear up!!! :-) Porridge and fruit is being eaten...A warriors breakfast! David Haye (@mrdavidhaye): just tidying my hotel room before battle! Damn i'm a slob.... ha ha Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton): What's the general consensus? Haye or Klitschko? I just don't know whether Hayes chin will hold up to a big right hand, don't forget that.. Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler): Klitchschko"I admire David haye as a fighter but not as a person"...Makes him sound like the man, haye should do his talking after the fight Antonio Tarver (@Antonio Tarver): I like Haye by KO early and if it goes past 6 I like Wlad by KO late Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam): its a klitchko win for me Darren Bent (@DarrenBent): Good luck to David Haye in his big fight , all of GB is behind you. I heard he is coming out in the new england away shirt. Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle): I'm not a fight man. But I will be having a bet on Klitschko to stop Haye in the 10th and 11th. He's a grinder. Paul Hayward (@PaulHayward_gnm): Taxi driver telling me there's a Love Parade in Hamburg today. It'll end when Haye and Klitschko part the ropes. Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLew1s): Now that Iv'e seen #KlitschkoHaye standing next to each other, the size difference doesn't seem so great either. Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLew1s): Went to #KlitschkoHaye weigh in. David looks terrific. My confidence level is definitely raised. Eddie Hearn (aEddieHearn): Hmmmm that was the first time I have fancied Wlad for this fight David Haye (@mrdavidhaye): weigh in is in a couple of hours. i just looked in mirror and have never seen the shape i'm in, before any other fight! RIPPED to bits ;-) Andy Dunn (@AndyDunn_NOTW): At Haye weigh-in in Hamburg city centre. Fair to say locals are a little bemused by Haye's, er, boisterous fans. David Haye (@mrdavidhaye): Just off to the gym to do final training session before fight. Damn I'm feeling sharp! I'll try not to cut myself! ;-) Carl Froch (@Carl_Froch): @mrdavidhaye Just about to take off for Hamburg. Come on the Hayemaker ;) Michael Owen (@themichaelowen): I'm buzzing for the Haye fight on Saturday. I think he will win. Good luck @mrdavidhaye, bring the titles back to England. Amir Khan (@AmirKingKhan): I no my boi haye will smash him within 8 rounds. Paul Smith Jnr (@PaulSmithJnr): I am rooting for Haye, but only HE has the right 2 disrespect Klitschko as only HE is fighting him. 2 many idiots thinking they can as well! Ring Magazine (@ringtveditor): "The open Klitschko-Haye workouts on Wednesday in Hamburg were spirited by normal standards. Klitschko really can't stand Haye." Tony Parsons (@TonyParsonsUK): I think David Haye's trash talking goes too far - too many brave fighters have been killed or crippled in the ring to jeer about hospitals.