DAVID HAYE is back in boxing tonight, as he returns from retirement to face ex-pal Joe Fournier.
Fournier, 38-year-old nightclub king, holds a 9-0 pro boxing record, while Haye, forty, has not fought since May 2018, when he lost his fifth round TKO to Tony Bellew.
- Fight time:Bout to be expected at 2am BST
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What time is David Haye vs Joe Fournier
This fight will take place on the undercard of Evander Hollyfield vs Vitor Befort at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Florida.
The ring walks for Haye and Fournier are expected to take place at 3:00 AM BST. The main event will take place at 4 AM.
Haye vs Fournier will be contested for eight rounds. Both boxers' professional records will count.
Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz is also featured on the big card.
Which TV channel and live stream are David Haye and Joe Fournier on?
Live streaming is available on FITE.TV.
The streaming service will stream the main event and the undercard for PS9.99 UK.
- Haye vs Fournier on September 11, Stream here
With our live blog, you can also keep up with all the action here at SunSport.
What did they say?
Haye"This fight between us all began when we were asked to decide who would win in a fight.
"I laughed, but out respect for Joe’s ego suggested that it would be close. Maybe a draw. - while winking at Joe.
"Joe's direct-faced response was very distinct, he was deadly serious and stated he would win in fight today - I assumed that it was just tequila talk.
"And that's where it all began. Two alpha males and a group of girls enjoyed a boozy night in Mykonos.
"Following two weeks, I am happily retired from boxing with no plans to make a traditional return to challenge the monsters in the division, but I am fit and ready for my argument against my confident billionaire friend.
"I would've loved to prove this point behind closed-doors, so I suggested a 4-round spar at my Hayemaker Gym, London. This would have been enough to put him to sleep.
"But for Fournier the 'Ric Flair’ of boxing, this would not have done anything for his legacy'.
Joe asked me how much it would cost to get through the ropes for an official fight on a real stage.
"I told him that it would have to rival my previous PPV blockbusters. After a few phone calls to the lawyers, we are here.
- Haye vs Fournier on September 11, Stream here
