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Bellew vs Haye 2: When is the rematch, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

The rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye will take place in December - Action Plus
The rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye will take place in December - Action Plus

What is it?

It is the heavyweight rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye, taking place a year after Bellew defeated Haye in an epic first fight. The original December date was postponed because of an injury to Haye, but the pair have rearranged for 2018.

When is it and where is it taking place?

It will happen on May 5 2018 at the O2 Arena in London.

What time will the fight start?

All will depend on whether the fight night schedule is running on time, but expect the ring walk to begin after 10pm GMT.

What TV channel is it on? 

This one will be on Sky Box Office, with details on how to order and pricing to be announced closer to the fight.

Tony Bellew knocks down David Haye Action Images - Credit: Action Images via Reuters
Tony Bellew knocks down David Haye in March Credit: Action Images via Reuters

What have they said? 

Tony Bellew

"I'll be victorious and end Haye's career. Another loss to me closes the curtain on the Hayemaker.

"I will have the exact same attitude I had going into the first fight - win at all costs."

David Haye

"Last time the script was thrown out the window and the unpredictability of sport revealed itself in its most raw form.

"Bellew somehow won the lottery in our first fight, but believe me, he won't win the lottery twice.

"I've been training every day for over six months. I already feel fitter, stronger and more athletic than I did for our first showdown. I will relish the opportunity to re-write the ending of the Haye-Bellew story."

What happened last time?

Tony Bellew caused a huge upset in the first fight in March, stopping Haye in the 10th round. 

From the report:

Haye, on his third fight in his boxing comeback, appeared to injure his right Achilles in the sixth round but fought on courageously despite virtually being a sitting target.

It emerged on Sunday that Bellew had also suffered a bad injury during the fight - breaking his hand as early as the second round. However, it didn't prevent him from dominating the battle.

Tony Bellew's finest hour: how he dismantled David Haye round-by-round
Tony Bellew's finest hour: how he dismantled David Haye round-by-round

What are their records?

Tony Bellew:

  • Fights - 32

  • Wins - 29

  • KO - 19

  • Losses - 2

  • Draws - 1

David Haye:

  • Fights - 31

  • Wins - 28

  • KO - 26

  • Losses - 3

  • Draws - 0

What are the odds?

  • David Haye win - 4/9

  • Tony Bellew win - 7/4

  • Draw - 20/1

What is our prediction?

So far out, it's difficult to call. Haye will feel like an injured right Achilles stopped him winning the first fight. If he can stay fit, he should be favourite for this rematch.