David Haye has faced criticism for his recent comments about Wladimir Klitschko, which some have compared to Mike Tyson's infamous remarks before his 2002 fight against Lennox Lewis. The Londoner, who is set to face Klitschko in a £20 million heavyweight title fight in Hamburg, has a history of provocative stunts, including an iPhone game where players decapitate an Eastern European boxer and a T-shirt depicting him holding the severed heads of Klitschko and his brother Vitali.
Haye's latest controversy involves a Twitter post linking to a scene from the German film 'Downfall', which depicts Hitler's final days, with subtitles mocking Klitschko. The Ukrainian boxer has branded Haye 'a princess' for arriving late to a press conference, while former champion Lennox Lewis defended Haye's antics, stating he hasn't 'taken it too far yet'.
The fight, which takes place tomorrow at the Imtech Arena, will see both boxers earn £10 million regardless of the outcome. Haye has vowed to 'fight to the death', stating he doesn't care about critics as he could die in the ring. A victory for Haye would secure the WBO, IBF, and IBO belts, potentially capping a successful period for British sport following Rory McIlroy's US Open win and Andy Murray's Wimbledon hopes.
