David Haye will face Tyson Fury in the New Year after the postponed match was rescheduled for February 8 in Manchester, the former heavyweight world champion’s company Hayemaker Promotions has confirmed.
The pair were due to collide this Saturday at the Phones4U Arena until Haye suffered a gash above his left eyebrow which required six stitches and forced him to withdraw from the bout.
Questions immediately rose as to whether both parties would want to rearrange the fight, although it is said that both camps have worked swiftly to name the new date.
"News of the date in February is music to my ears," said Haye. "I was absolutely devastated this weekend, and felt as though I'd let a lot of people down. But now, with this new date, I couldn't be happier.
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The pair were due to collide this Saturday at the Phones4U Arena until Haye suffered a gash above his left eyebrow which required six stitches and forced him to withdraw from the bout.
Questions immediately rose as to whether both parties would want to rearrange the fight, although it is said that both camps have worked swiftly to name the new date.
"News of the date in February is music to my ears," said Haye. "I was absolutely devastated this weekend, and felt as though I'd let a lot of people down. But now, with this new date, I couldn't be happier.
Read more at Independent.co.uk
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