Britain’s David Haye put on a magnificent performance to claim the WBA heavyweight crown from Russian Nikolay Valuev in Nuremberg. Haye, 29, won by majority decision, winning the fight on two judges' scorecards, with the other judge scoring it even. The Londoner, giving away seven stone to his 7ft opponent, fought the perfect fight, staying on the move and making the lumbering Valuev look every one of his 36 years with his speed. With his win, the Londoner becomes the first Briton to hold a ...