Haye names Charr as comeback opponent
Controversial boxer David Haye will take on German Manuel Charr in
his comeback fight on June 29, the Briton announced on Sunday.
Lebanon-born Charr, who also has Syrian heritage, has twice already
called out Haye as both men lost a world title fight to one of the
dominant Klitschko brothers over the last 18-months.
And the 28-year-old has got his wish as Haymaker Boxing released a
statement saying: “Former WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye will
go head-to-head with next opponent Manuel Charr at a press conference
this Wednesday, after agreeing a deal to fight the top 10-ranked
contender on June 29 in Manchester.
“The much talked about heavyweight showdown will be televised live on
Sky Sports and promoted as part of a new long-term relationship between
Adam Booth of Hayemaker and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport. It will mark
Haye's first appearance in the ring since knocking out domestic rival
Dereck Chisora in July 2012.” Haye is looking for another shot at a
Klitschko brother and believes a victory over Charr could put him back
in line for a title tilt.
WBA, IBF and WBO champion Wladimir beat Haye on points in July 2011
while older brother Vitali, the WBC champion, stopped Charr in September
last year.
That defeat was the only loss on 'Diamond Boy' Charr's record and
came due to cuts rather than a knock-out punch.
Haye, 32, has lost twice in a 26-fight professional career that has
had its fair share of controversy.
Haye famously angered the Klitschko brothers by pulling stunts such
as turning up unannounced at events being attended by the brothers
wearing a T-shirt showing their severed heads.
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