Pressure on Haye to put on show against Ruiz

DAVID HAYE is determined to issue an explosive reminder of his all-action style by making a “big statement” against John Ruiz tonight.

Haye defends the WBA world heavyweight title he captured from Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg last November for the first time, when he meets Ruiz at the MEN Arena.

It was a case of needs must against Valuev with Haye outmanoeuvring the 7ft 2in Russian to secure a majority points decision over 12 lifeless rounds.