Klitschko's defense against Haye set for June 20

David Haye can become a heavyweight world champion in only his second fight at that class.

The British former cruiserweight world champ announced Thursday that he has finalized a deal to fight IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine on June 20.

The fight looks certain to be held in Germany, where Klitschko and his brother Vitali are based. But Haye believes he has the speed and punching power to take the titles from a fighter he claims has been trying to avoid him.

"He's already showed me his hand through the way he's negotiated," Hayes said. "He has never wanted this fight, and was only going to agree to it …