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David Haye vs Tony Bellew as it happened: Haye beaten after suffering suspected Achilles injury
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Your support makes all the difference.Tony Bellew defeated David Haye in a stunning upset at London's O2 Arena after taking full advantage of an ankle injury that the ex-heavyweight world champion suffered in the sixth round, with Shane McGuigan pulling Haye out of the fight in the 11th round.
Bellew impressed in the opening round as he looked to pick Haye off with a number of counters, but Haye grew into the fight and started to dominate as he looked for the big knockout.
However, Haye appeared to slip midway through the sixth round, and he immediately glanced down at his right foot before limping back to his corner. Haye was in obvious discomfort, but wanted to continue the fight and valiantly fought on. Bellew grew in confidence though, and in the 11th round he landed a left hook that sent Haye crashing through the ropes and brought in the towel from McGuigan.
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When is it?
The fight will take place on Saturday 4 March at London’s O2 Arena.
What time will it start?
The first fights of the night start from 5.10pm, with Haye and Bellew expected to make their ring entrances around 10.30pm.
Where can I watch it?
The main event and the undercard will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Alternatively, you can bookmark this article, which will become The Independent’s live blog.
Who’s on the undercard?
Sam Eggington vs Paulie Malignaggi
WBC international welterweight title, 12 rounds
Ohara Davies vs Derry Matthews
WBC silver super lightweight title, 12 rounds
Lee Selby vs Andoni Gago
Super-featherweight, 10 rounds
Ted Cheeseman vs Jack Sellars
Super-welterweight, 10 rounds
Katie Taylor vs Monica Gentili
Lightweight, 6 rounds
David Allen vs David Howe
Heavyweight, 6 rounds
Craig Glover vs Jake Bonallie
Cruiserweight, 4 rounds
What are their records?
Wins, wins by knockout, losses, draws
Haye: W28 KO26 L2 D0
Bellew: W28 KO18 L2 D1
Who will win?
What are they saying?
David Haye: “On Saturday night you will see a real destruction job. Knocking him down for 10 seconds does nothing for me. I'm predicting a quick knock-out, a showreel knockout, a violent knock-out...
“He's got under my skin, he's chased me for a year-and-a-half, really made things personal. I'll make sure he never, ever, ever does that again.”
Tony Bellew: “It’s going to take a big shot to land right on the chin to drop me. People don’t drop me with shots on the temple. As any fighter does, we all go down. Very few get up.
“I’ve done it on multiple occasions. Once he sees that I can keep coming after he’s landed something of decent size, that’s when his will is going to fall apart.”
What are the odds?
Odds provided by 888.com
Haye: 2/13
Bellew: 4/1
Haye by KO: 1/4
Haye by points: 13/2
Bellew by KO: 13/2
Bellew by decision: 16/1
Bellew walks out to Z Cars, of course.
He's walked right past, not a couple of feet away, and if I was a cod psychologist, which I am, I would say he's feeling the pressure a little.
There was a smile on his face, but a nervous one.
Haye, on the other hand, obviously wants to leave the impression that he's totally cool.
Walks out to 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now', an emotionless expression, a cold dead-eyed scare at all the smartphone screens around him.
It's time.
David Haye vs Tony Bellew
Round one: A bloke I was sat next to has £500 spread across the first three for a Haye knock-out. On the first round's evidence, Haye wants him to win his money. He comes out quick, way too quick, hands everywehere and Bellew can catch him with a couple of counters.
Round two: It looks like Haye got a talking to from his corner, and he doesn't come out like a train this time. The round is lacking in quality though, and Bellew is certainly in this contest.
Round three: My friend's lost his bets, and I reckon so have a few others. Bellew's taken the sting right out of the fight and the third is less eventful than the first two. Only real moment of note comes after the bell, when Haye swings wildly, in the knowledge that a few late ones will rile his opponent into action.
Round four: Big right hand from Haye rocks Bellew and has him chasing the Liverpudlian round the ring. A turning point? It's certainly Haye's best round of the fight so far, Bellew looking shaken for the first time, but he comes through it.
Round five: Another round for Haye, who's constantly searching for the big right down the pipe to kick Bellew off his heels. He doesn't find it, but at least he's showing industry. Bellew having to stand, take the blows and search for a counter he isn't finding.
Round six: Haye down, hurt bad, just survives the round. Incredible. First he invites Bellew forward, Bellew slips, gets up and unloads on Haye who gradually collapses to the canvas. Haye down up again later, up at eight. He's hurt, real hurt. Survives.
Round seven: This is Bellew's chance. Has to throw everything at him, but like Haye's he's out on his feet. Neither can muster up enough to throw, and Haye's content to sit on the ropes. Bellew spins him late on but there goes the bell.