Eddie Hearn recently made some comments about the anticipated rematch possibly not happening if a deal could not be reached within this week.
Fortunately for all parties involved – David Haye versus Tony Bellew the rematch is now official.
The two rivals will collide at the O2 arena in London on December 17th.
Here’s David Haye with the official announcement.
Bellew won’t win the lottery twice… #HayeBellew2pic.twitter.com/2eGW6VKTQN
— David Haye (@davidhaye) September 29, 2017
I’m excited to give the public the rematch they craved. On December 17th I will re-write the ending of the Haye-Bellew story. #HayeBellew2pic.twitter.com/EcBc8Wewod
— David Haye (@davidhaye) September 29, 2017
Speaking to Sky Sports, Bellew promises to retire Haye for good.
“I’m happy that this is taking place,” Bellew told Sky Sports News. “This is what the fans want, this is what everybody is clamouring for. I am going to turn up and prevail once again.
“It’s been a long time coming and I’m just happy it’s happening now.
I will end David Haye’s career, because a second loss to me will close the door on his fabulous career.
“A brilliant fighter, a fantastic athlete, but mark my words, my style is all wrong for David Haye. On December 17, the ‘Hayemaker’ show ends at the hands of me,” commented Bellew.
‘The Bomber’ also gave a prediction about how he will win.
In the first fight, Bellew TKO’d Haye in the eleventh but promises a quicker victory in the rematch.
“David’s attributes have never changed,” said the Merseysider. “He’s electrifying in those first three rounds, extremely dangerous, but once that sting goes out the tail, he has a problem.
“I will see out those first three or four rounds and then I will bring educated pressure. I will stop David Haye, probably quicker than last time also.
“As long as the fight goes, it’s going to end badly for him, believe you me when I say it,” stated the Liverpudlian.