THE STORY
On July 2, 2011, at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany, David Haye faced Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight unification bout. Haye lost by unanimous decision, with judges scoring 117–109, 118–108, and 116–110 in favor of Klitschko. After the fight, Haye revealed he had broken his right little toe in training three weeks prior, claiming it hindered his ability to execute his game plan. (theguardian.com)
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David Haye, Wladimir Klitschko
WHY IT MATTERS
Haye's post-fight explanation was widely criticized, with some questioning his decision to fight with the injury and others mocking the excuse. (theguardian.com)