Haye to face Harrison in November

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye announced his next title defence against Audley Harrison on Tuesday before lashing out at his bitter rival with a string of insults.

Haye will make the second defence of his belt against his fellow Londoner - and former friend - on November 13 at Manchester's MEN Arena.

"I don't think he deserves to fight me. I don't think he's done enough in his career - but I'm happy to do my duty for the British people," said Haye. "The public want to see one final high-profile destruction of Audley Harrison, and I can assure them this will be the last time they ever see him in a boxing ring."

He addressed Harrison: "I am going to close the curtain on the joke that is the Audley Harrison show."

While 38-year-old Harrison's credentials are questionable, the fight is likely to make good money in Britain, while 'A-Force' also boosted his reputation with a late knockout of Reading's Michael Sprott earlier this year in a fight he had been losing clearly.

"If David Haye thinks I've taken this fight strictly for a payday, he is in for a rude awakening," said Harrison (27-4, 20 KOs). "After winning Olympic gold, I set a new goal to become a world heavyweight champion. David Haye stands in my way of achieving that goal."

Harrison has flattered to deceive since turning professional nine years ago, fighting a string of knockover opponents before being defeated by the likes of Danny Williams, Dominick Guinn, Sprott and Martin Rogan.

Despite those setbacks, Harrison never conceded defeat in his quest to challenge for a world title.

Victory in the 'Prizefighter' tournament last year secured him a European title shot against Sprott, which he took in dramatic fashion, knocking his countryman out in the 12th round to collect his first genuine title. However, he subsequently relinquished the belt due to injury sustained in the fight.

The 'Battle of Britain' will be screened live on Sky Box Office.