Williams backs Haye to win

Former world heavyweight title challenger Danny Williams has backed fellow Londoner David Haye to go one better than he managed and bring the WBA belt back to Britain next month.

Haye will challenge for a version of the so-called 'richest prize in sport' when he takes on Russian giant Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg, Germany on November 7.

"I see David Haye outboxing Valuev. He's got great footwork, he's got that cruiserweight speed and he hits pretty hard as well. That combination makes for a David Haye victory, I think," said Williams.

"The only thing we've got to worry about is David getting hit because he's never been hit by a 23-stone man. That could be a major problem. But I'm hoping David can outbox him and win on points.

"I know he's been sparring with (former heavyweight professional) Danny Watts but he is only 6ft 6in or 6ft 7in so this guy is way above that at 7ft 2in. So even in sparring, he's not going to get close to this guy.

"It's going to be very difficult for David, but I think he can do it."