Former two division champion David Haye (26-2, 24KOs) has signed his part of the contract to face heavyweight rival Tyson Fury (21-0, 15KOs) at Manchester Arena on September 28. The two boxers have been negotiating for weeks, but Haye has finally put his name to paper. But is there trouble brewing? Haye says there are rumors that Fury is now trying to face the man whgo beat David Price, twice, Tony Thompson.
"I've just signed to fight Fury on September 28, lets hope he finally agrees, and signs today, and he doesn't keep delaying. Word around "Camp Fire" is Fury is looking to duck me and fight Toney "The Tiger" Thompson. Lets hope they are just to rumours," Haye said on the social networks.
Haye posted a video of himself signing the fight contract on Instagram. And he said on his Instagram video: "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, what a beautiful sunny day it is.
"I'm happy because I'm about to sign a contract to fight Tyson Fury. We've re-jigged the contract so he's nice and happy. Here we go ... (signs contract) ... all done."