British boxers David Haye and Dereck Chisora could both face possible prison sentences in Germany following their Munich brawl, prosecutors confirmed Monday.

Haye and Chisora clashed during the press conference after Chisora's defeat to defending WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on Saturday night in Berlin, Germany's capital.

In front of stunned reporters and the assembled media, Chisora confronted Haye, who was working at the fight as a pundit, and the pair had to be separated after trading blows which saw both of their trainers get involved.

Haye is suspected of grievous bodily harm and, if found guilty, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Haye, who lost his World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title on points to Vitali's brother Wladimir in July, proved hard to track down but he finally issued a statement on Monday through his promoters in London.

"I realize I am no angel and don't mind a bit of professional trash talk to help raise boxing's profile. But, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas," said Haye, who threw the first punch as Chisora approached him.

"If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented."

Chisora is suspected of malicious injury, which carries a jail sentence of up to five years, and threatening behavior, which is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to one year.

However, the Zimbabwe-born boxer also issued a statement to the Press Association in London saying he "wholeheartedly apologized" for his actions before and after the bout.