Exclusive - Lennox Lewis - 'Heart says David; Head says Wladimir'

Speaking this morning in Hamburg, the German city hosting Saturday's huge heavyweight title unification clash between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye, Lennox Lewis gave his prediction on the outcome of the fight.

"My heart says David; my head says Wladimir," said Lewis.

"The reason is because Wladmir has a good jab, good experience and a great trainer in his corner.

"However, if there is one fighter who can unsettle him - and he has done already with what he's been saying - it's David Haye. David has the talent and the punch power to knock him out.

"And to win I think he has to knock him out. If it goes to the judges, Wladimir will win the fight."

Big Len then made reference to the scoring for last Saturday's contest between Felix Sturm and Matthew Macklin, calling it a 'scandal'. (Germany-based Sturm prevailed in Germany by way of a split decision).

As regards Team Hayemaker's complaints about the proposed referee for the bout - Genaro Hernandez - who has refeered four of Klitschko's world title bouts, including his loss to Corrie Sanders in 2003, Lewis said they had a perfect right to object.

"As far as the referee goes, I would be doing exactly the same as Haye.

"But David Haye should allow his own judges - his fists - to decide the fight."