David Haye vs Tony Bellew rematch close to being finalised for December 17 at the O2
DAVID HAYE and Tony Bellew’s rematch is close to being agreed for December 17 at the O2 Arena.
The pair are set to go head-to-head for the first time since March earlier this year.
Tony Bellew and David Haye went head-to-head back in MarchNews Group Newspapers LtdTony Bellew triumphed in the 11th round back in March but the pair have long-since promised a rematchAFP - Getty
According to the Mail, the fight is scheduled for a Sunday, December 17.
They had wanted to either do the weekend before or Saturday, December 16 – but there is a Pete Tong Ibiza Classics event on in the 20,000-capacity venue near Greenwich.
Talks over the fight recently snowballed after Haye chatted to Bellew’s promoter Eddie Hearn while training in Las Vegas, while Hearn was in Nevada for the McGregor vs Mayweather fight.
Back in March, the Hayemaker’s tendon gave way in the sixth round, but he soldiered on and lasted till the last round.
Despite limping on, he could not land any meaningful punches on the Liverpudlian, before Bellew knocked him through the ropes in the 11th.
The build-up was marred by a series of distasteful comments during press conferences, with many fans growing tired of the overblown rivalry.
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Tony Bellew landed a brilliant right hook on David Haye in the pair’s first bout back in MarchPA:Press AssociationDavid Haye had wanted to prove himself in his bout with Tony Bellew but his Achilles tendon was a problem for the LondonerGetty ImagesDavid Haye attended the recent GQ Men of the Year awards in LondonRex FeaturesTony Bellew takes a selfie with Conor McGregor fans ahead of the fight against Floyd Mayweather in Las VegasSportsfile
But the fight produced some of the best sporting images of the year, including a right hook on Haye’s chin and the image of the Londoner’s Achilles giving out.
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