Haye out of Charr fight

Andrew Wake | 14.05.13 05:53

David Haye has been forced to pull out of his June 29 fight with Manuel Charr due to a hand injury sustained in training. The former WBA heavyweight champion hurt his left hand on Sunday evening and feels he had no choice but to postpone his return to the ring. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Manchester Arena and featured an engaging lightweight battle between Gavin Rees and Anthony Crolla on the undercard. "I'm absolutely gutted to have to pull out of this fight ...

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David Haye inks deal with Matchroom

Andrew Wake | 29.04.13 07:50

David Haye has signed a long term promotional association with Matchroom Sport, which begins when he faces Manuel Charr at the MEN Arena in Manchester on June 29. Matchroom Sport and Hayemaker Promotions will co-promote the shows headlined by the former world heavyweight champion, beginning with the clash with the 28-year-old Charr. "I'm delighted to have agreed a four-fight promotional deal with David Haye and Hayemaker," said Eddie Hearn. "In my opinion David is the most exc...

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Charr calls out Haye

Andrew Wake | 29.03.13 12:24

Manuel Charr has said he wants to be David Haye's opponent when the British heavyweight returns to the ring at the end of June. Haye is looking to push towards a world title fight and Charr could be an idle foe has he is ranked in the top ten by the WBC. The German-based Syrian challenged for that title last September against Vitali Klitschko but was stopped in four round due to a severe laceration over his right eyebrow. "I heard that Haye is still looking for an opponent for...

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Haye to announce comeback details this week

Andrew Wake | 26.03.13 07:08

David Haye will reveal the details of his summer comeback at a press conference this Thursday. The former undisputed cruiserweight and WBA heavyweight champion, 32, has not been in action since his controversial clash with Dereck Chisora at West Ham last July. Haye has already applied to be relicensed by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). He hopes to eventually get a crack at WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, but the giant Ukrainian is currently considering retirement...

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Haye to return on July 6?

Andrew Wake | 20.03.13 10:52

According to reports, David Haye will return to action on July 6. It will be the Londoner's first fight since his hugely controversial clash with Dereck Chisora at Upton Park last summer. The "Haymaker" had hoped to get a shot at WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko but appears unlikely as the giant Ukrainian is now looking to press forwards with his political career. Vitali's younger brother Wladimir is also unlikely to offer Haye a rematch as he has a May 4 engagement...

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Fury hit with fine for rant at rival

Andrew Wake | 11.03.13 10:34

Tyson Fury's outbursts on the social networking site Twitter have hit him on the pocket. The outspoken heavyweight used the website to fire insults at rival David Price late last year and has now been fined £3,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control for his actions. Fury has also been told that he will receive a ban if he conducts himself in such a way again. People like outspoken people and I am outspoken - but when you are getting hit for three grand, it's time to maybe q...

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Fury says Price fight can happen this summer

Andrew Wake | 14.02.13 08:16

Tyson Fury has said that he is prepared to give British fight fans the match-up they want to see by facing David Price in the summer. Despite a number of bitter verbal exchanges taking place between the pair in recent months, the fight has seemed dead in the water. However, Fury revealed to WorldBoxingNews.net this week that will look to make things happen after he has faced Steve Cunningham in New York in April. "I am stating now that I want to fight David Price in a WBC ...

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Fres Oquendo: I deserve a fight with Wladimir Klitschko

Andrew Wake | 06.02.13 09:04

Puerto Rican heavyweight Fres Oquendo believes that he should be handed a shot at Wladimir Klitschko. Despite dropping decisions to Oliver McCall and Jean Marc Mormeck in recent times, the 39-year-old feels a showdown with the giant Ukrainian is something has been forced to wait too long for. "No one deserves the Klitschko fight more than me," he stated. "I'm seeing these newcomer kids talking about how they deserve to fight Klitschko. I haven't lost a fight legitimately sin...

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David Haye to host Manchester open day this weekend

Andrew Wake | 30.01.13 10:06

After the huge success of his second Open Day at his Vauxhall Gym in London, former Heavyweight Champion Of The World, David Haye has announced he is visiting the That's Entertainment store in Manchester on Sat 2 Feb 13. A delighted Haye stated: "My two signing days in London showed me the fantastic loyalty and dedication of my fans. I felt it only right to respond to the hundreds of requests to do some signing days outside of London. I am coming to Manchester to thank all the...

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Peter Fury: Tyson is ready for Vitali now

Andrew Wake | 02.01.13 06:30

Tyson Fury is ready to challenge Vitali Klitschko, according his trainer and uncle Peter Fury. Fury had believed that the giant Ukrainian had retired and his WBC crown would be contested between Chris Arreola and Bermane Stiverne in March, but that match up is still an eliminator while Vitali is still very much an active fighter. Fury won an eliminator for the title himself when he defeated Kevin Johnson last month, and could get an immediate shot if Klitschko decides he wants a...

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