Haye says victory is 'amazing feeling'

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Britain has its first heavyweight champion of the world since 2002 after David Haye beat massive Russian fighter Nikolai Valuev in Germany on Saturday night. The 29-year-old fractured his right hand hitting Valuev in the head but managed to win on points over 12 rounds. David Haye says he had to hold back from his usual aggressive style of fighting but says it was worth it to win the WBA version of the world heavyweight title.

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How did you find the fight?

Was there part of you when you got in the ring looking at Valuev that thought, 'Oh my goodness. I didn't actually realise you were that big'?

A lot of people are worried about your hand David. There's always an indication of how powerful the other opponent is if you break your hand hitting his face. How hard was it to hit him?

After going through that battle, 12 rounds, how does it feel finally to be heavyweight champion of the world?

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David Haye will defend his title against former champion John Ruiz next year

I guess now you're just soaking up the congratulations from everybody. It must be a bizarre one to come to terms with, heavyweight champion of the world?

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