British boxer David Haye is the new WBA heavyweight champion of the world after beating Russia's Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg, Germany.
Despite being 11 inches shorter and seven stone lighter than his opponent, Haye lasted 12 rounds to take the crown after with a majority points decision.
The 29-year-old is Britain's first heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis retired from the ring in 2003.
Haye said it was a great win as he'd hurt his right hand in the third round.
"I'm pretty sure my hand is broken, but it's a small price to pay for being the heavyweight champion of the world," he said.
"It means everything to me. From when I was a baby, I said I would be the heavyweight world champion.
"It's a dream come true."
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