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Lenox Lewis makes a comeback

British born boxing legend Lenox Lewis has come out of retirement to help David Haye in preparation for his attempt to win the World Heavyweight title next summer.

Haye plans to use the experience of the former heavyweight champion to his advantage in his quest to prise the WBC version of the title from Vitali Klitschko.

Adam Booth, Haye's manager, confirmed that Lewis was onboard saying: "Lennox offered to spar with David immediately he knew that an agreement had been reached with Klitschko.

"Lennox was in Germany to commentate for American TV station HBO when Vitali's brother Wladimir Klitschko beat Hasim Rahman at the weekend. He seems to have really taken to David and wants to do all he can to help him land the heavyweight title."

The venue of the big fight is yet to be confirmed; however Arsenal's Emirates Stadium has emerged as one of the front-runners to stage the London showdown.

Haye said: "I'm really good friends with Lennox. He has worked with me in the gym before, he's seen me sparring and he knows I'm the real deal.

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"He's beaten Vitali, he knows what works and what doesn't and if there's anyone to give me advice about strategy, it's Lennox.

"Maybe I'll go to the States where he is based. I've got six months to go, a long build-up to the fight, so why not? I'll definitely bring Lennox on board."

Lewis retired as undisputed champion in 2003.

His last boxing bout was a controversial cuts stoppage victory against Klitschko, who was ahead on all three judges' cards, at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.