Lennox Lewis Calls For Haye To Go For The Knockout

Lennox Lewis believes that David Haye will have to knockout Wladimir Klitschko if he has any chance of winning their bout tomorrow night.

Former heavyweight champion Lewis thinks that the Brit will struggle to pick up points in Germany during the match.

While Klitschko is from the Ukraine he has been based in Germany for many years - Lewis went on to hit out at German officials for the scoring of the Matthew Macklin vs Felix Sturm match.

Speaking to the BBC Lewis said: He's got to knock him out. When you go into the other guy's backyard you can't hope to win on points.

"I don't see Haye winning on points. There is no way. It's such a big uphill battle," admitted Lewis.

"I commentated on Matthew Macklin against Felix Sturm in Cologne and it was disgraceful. It was so bad.

"As soon as that happened I thought about David and said 'dude, you're coming over to fight in the other guy's backyard? They're not going to give it to you.

"They are not going to be nice to you. Don't think you're going to get a fair shake. You know what you're going to have to go on there and do. Simple as that. Bring your own judges - your fists'."

Haye will have the chance to hold three of the four heavyweight titles should he beat Klitschko tomorrow with his opponent's IBF and WBO belts being on line.

Klitschko could also achieve that as Haye has put his WBA title on the line.

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