David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE: Result and reaction

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David Haye and Joe Fournier embrace after their fight (Getty Images)

Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion David Haye came out of retirement and scored a points win over Joe Fournier.

The Hayemaker, 40, took on Fournier on the undercard of the bout between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

It had been more than three years since Haye lost to Tony Bellew at the O2 Arena in London where he lost by TKO in round five.

All three judges scored in favour of Haye over eight rounds, two by 79-72 and a third 80-71.

In his post-fight interview, Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for. That’s Tyson Fury.

“That big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.

“He wants a fight? The Hayemaker will come for you. When Tyson Fury really wants a challenge... the fans want to see it, the fans want to see Tyson Fury facing someone who can knock him out.” Relive all the action live below:

David Haye vs Joe Fournier

[12 September 2021 00:47 · Tom Kershaw]

Fournier tiring and failing to land

Haye has won every single round so far and, even at 40 years old, his reflexes are far too sharp for a crude and tiring opponent like Fournier. Occasionally, the entrepreneur turned boxer is able to back Haye onto the ropes, but he does not have the class or the cunning to make a dent. Haye is carrying the bout and cruising towards a lopsided decision.

[12 September 2021 00:44 · Tom Kershaw]

Haye outclassing Fournier

Fournier is trying valiantly but he can’t do anything to truly trouble Haye, and that is hardly surprising considering the vast difference in their experience. Donald Trump is providing analysis of the bout... but there’s little to get excited about for those in attendance.

[12 September 2021 00:41 · Tom Kershaw]

Haye fights Fournier

We’re underway in this strange fight between Haye and Fournier, with Donald Trump on commentary.

Fournier started aggressively in the first round but then got dropped in the final seconds by a strong jab.

[12 September 2021 00:32 · Tom Kershaw]

Holyfield and Haye return to ring on bizarre fight night

Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of a bizarre night of boxing in Florida as Evander Holyfield returns to the ring at 58 years old in a heavyweight exhibition bout against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.

Donald Trump is set to provide commentary on the main event, while David Haye features on the undercard, fighting his close friend Joe Fournier on what promises to be a strange spectacle.