World News - Klitschko defeats Haye on points

Klitschko celebrates after a convicing victory in Germany Wladimir Klitschko beat British fighter David Haye on points to win their world title decider in Hamburg.

The 35-year-old Ukrainian dominated the bout and was given a unanimous decision by the judges.

Haye, the WBA title-holder, was worn down by the IBF and WBO champion in the unification contest.

Judges scored the fight 117-109, 118-108 and 116-110 in Klitschko's favour, while Haye said he broke his toe in training three weeks ago.

The 30-year-old, who has previously stated his desire to retire before his 31st birthday in October, was suffering only the second defeat in the 26th fight of his career.

At the rain-drenched Imtech Arena football stadium, Haye failed to live up to his aggressive pre-fight bravado, but insisted his defensive tactics were enforced by injury.

"I might not have been at my best but I gave it as much as I could," he said.

"I couldn't push on my right leg. Something happened in training and I didn't want to pull out.

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