David Haye will win world title says Lennox Lewis

Lewis, 44, is good friends with Haye and has been passing on tips on how to deal with his giant opponent.

He said: "The key for Haye is movement, he can't just stand still and hit him, your gonna have to jump to hit a guy like that.

"He is facing a huge guy and he has to be quick and wise, he must not let Valuev hold him.

"Haye is fast, quick and not easy to hit. Valuez will have to move and find Haye, he will find that difficult. You can't hit what you can't see.

"It is a mighty task Haye has taken on. He's boxing a giant and Haye's secret weapon will be speed.

"He knows what to do, when you break down a fight it comes to these things - great footwork and combination punches. He has an uphill battle on his hands but he does have the talent to do it."

Haye, 29, was formerly the undisputed cruiserweight world champion but relinquished his title to move up to heavyweight. Lewis felt his lack of experience against the big boys won't stop him winning.

He said: "Haye has only fought two heavy-weight fights, and experience is the key, but skill can be awesome.

"His chances are great. It has been seen how good the guy is. I believe on November, 7, Britain will have a new world champion.

"The heavy weight landscape needs help, it's in a process of rebuilding and we are waiting for the next shining star. We may have to wait 10 or 20 years for that."

Lewis, born in West Ham, was speaking at a surprise visit to a Bethnal Green gym last week to promote children's charities and boxing.

The 6ft 5ins fighter was pleased to be helping boost the sport in one of its traditional strongholds, although he is happy to let the younger generation take the boxing limelight now and ruled out a George Foreman-style return to competitive action.

He said: "There is lots of talent over here, I love being in the gym and training these guys.

"Nothing would get me back in the ring now. I don't miss the ring, I'm a commentator. I have completed all my goals."