Chisora to face hearing as Haye hunt goes on

David Haye remains wanted by police and Dereck Chisora has been called before the British Boxing Board of Control after their shocking press conference brawl in Munich on Saturday night.

Haye’s whereabouts are still unknown as detectives seek to question him about his role in the incident. He broke his silence in a statement yesterday but stopped short of apologising for his actions, which included punching Chisora and swinging a tripod at Chisora’s trainer.

Chisora, who slapped Vitali Klitschko ahead of Saturday’s WBC heavyweight title defeat and scrapped with Haye after the bout, was arrested by German police on Sunday before being questioned and released.

Chisora “wholeheartedly apologised” for his “inexcusable” actions, which also saw him spit water in the face of Klitschko’s brother Wladimir and threaten to “shoot” Haye during the post-fight melee.

Munich Police yesterday reiterated their desire to speak to the former WBA heavyweight champion and said they are likely to enlist the help of Scotland Yard to track him down. Haye is believed to be in Britain having fled Munich after the brawl.

Both Haye and Chisora broke their silence on the matter yesterday, with Chisora apologising for his part and Haye blaming his fellow Londoner.

Zimbabwe-born Chisora said: “I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career.

“Whilst my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is of course no excuse.”

Haye says he will assist the authorities in their enquiries.

He said: “I realise I am no angel – and don’t mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing’s profile – but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas.

“If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented.”

Haye claims the fracas were instigated by Chisora.

“Moments before declaring he wanted to go face-to-face with me, Chisora assured the gathered media that he would give me ‘two slaps’. Chisora had, of course, already been shrouded in controversy that weekend,” Haye’s statement read.

“Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner.

“I held my ground, but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love.

“Thankfully, it didn’t take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to ‘shoot me dead’.