David Haye convinced he can still be fast and furious

Haye registered 13lbs lighter than Gjergjaj at the weigh-in, scaling 16stones, but is still almost one stone heavier than during a two-year reign as world heavyweight champion that was ended by Wladimir Klitschko in 2011.

Career-threatening shoulder surgery forced Haye into a three-and-a-half-year break and during his comeback victory against Mark de Mori in January his previously-rapid hands appeared to have slowed.

Lewis advised him earlier this week him to focus the on the speed that made him a contender in the division rather than adding size to his frame, but the 35-year-old is satisfied with his reincarnation as a bigger heavyweight.

"My speed feels as quick as ever, if not faster. What's the point of having a big punch if you can't land it?" Haye said.

"I'm stronger now than ever. I've done a nice solid strength programme in camp to maintain my weight.

"I find being stronger minimises the chance of injury, especially with my torque and explosiveness I have within my body."

Haye is overwhelming 1/100 favourite to dispatch a little-known opponent who has only fought outside Switzerland on one occasion and plans to fight Shannon Briggs if the American veteran wins on the undercard.