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Londoner Haye challenges Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title in Nuremberg this weekend in just his second fight since moving up from cruiserweight. In an attempt to hype the fight the Briton has called 7ft 2ins Valuev every name under the sun, including 'a bogeyman', 'a hairy freak' and 'a circus act' as well as bringing the champion's personal hygiene into question.

"I've walked the walk in my previous fights," said Haye, who has also used a goblin mask to mock Valuev in publicity stunts. "I've done a lot of talking along the way but I've always backed it up. I do a lot of talking but when the bell goes, I do a lot of fighting."

He added: "I know how big and strong this guy is and what his strengths are. He's got a very good jab, I'll be looking for his right uppercut to the body and head. I know all his tricks and I'm prepared for them.

"You're going to see what it's all about on Saturday night."

Valuev, however, remains unimpressed. The champion from St Petersburg, who has a record of 50 wins and one defeat and who has never been floored, said: "It's nothing unusual to hear stuff like that and that someone would like to knock me out.

"But to speak a lot before the fight is easy and everyone can do that. You have to prove it and show what you can do in the ring.

"We'll see what you can do on Saturday. You (Haye) have a few more days to tell us what you intend to do on Saturday but then, finally, we'll see what happens."