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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...