Last Updated: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:52
WBA heavyweight champion David Haye wants to leave a boxing legacy like his hero Muhammad Ali by fighting all over the world.
The Hayemaker will fight mandatory challenger to his world title John Ruiz in 2010 before he's then expected to move on to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir, the WBO and IBF title holder.
The 29-year-old is keen to state he will again fight in Britain and has set his sights on a Las Vegas showdown in the future.
However, Haye is keen to follow in the footsteps of Ali, a hero of Haye's and widely regarded as the greatest boxer ever to live, by fighting all over the world.
"Of course I want to defend my title in Britain and also fight in Las Vegas, but as heavyweight champion of the world I also want to fight all over the world." Haye told the News Of The World.
"Muhammad Ali is best remembered for his 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight. There was also his 'Thriller in Manila' fight with Joe Frazier.
"I am going to Angola for the African Nations Cup next month and it's something we will continue talking about.
"Ali is a massive hero of mine and if I could do something like he did then I'd love it. Maybe we can stage the new Rumble in the Jungle.
"I am looking to leave a legacy and to be able to fight in every continent would be tremendous."