Britain's WBA heavyweight champion David Haye begins the day of his title fight against American John Ruiz at Manchester's MEN Arena with a visit to Old Trafford for the Manchester United v Chelsea clash
Haye makes his entrance to great fanfare - and he looks to be enjoying the attention as he walks to the ring
Haye has the look of a man who is not about to give up his title easily
Haye catches the 38-year-old Ruiz from the start, looking sharp and full of confidence
Ruiz is knocked down after just 25 seconds of round one after being caught by a Haye right-hander
Ruiz is down on the canvas for a second time in the opening round, but referee Guillermo Perez rules he was felled by a punch to the back of the head and docks Haye a point
Ruiz has to soak up a lot of punishment, enhancing his reputation as one of boxing's most durable fighters
Ruiz has no answer to Haye's power and fails to trouble the 29-year-old Londoner
Haye celebrates his first successful defence after Ruiz's corner throw in the towel in round nine
Haye is hoisted aloft as a dejected Ruiz contemplates defeat
Haye's camp join their man in the ring following his impressive victory
Haye salutes his fans as he clutches his WBA belt
What now for Haye? A shot at one of the Klitschkos?
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