FORMER world heavyweight champion David Haye has sent out a warning to Tyson Fury ahead of his huge rematch with Deontay Wilder on February 22.
The Gypsy King was dropped twice in the first fight between the two, including a heavy, dramatic knockdown in the final round which he somehow got up from, only to receive a draw on the scorecards.
Haye is concerned for Fury heading into huge rematch
And while many believe Fury did enough to get the decision in their clash back in December 2018, Haye thinks the English heavyweight has cause for concern against the hard-hitting American this time around.
Speaking on BT Sport, he said: “I truly believe he’s the hardest punching heavyweight ever.
“I got hit by Wilder in sparring – and I’ve been hit by Wladimir Klitschko on the chin with 10oz gloves – but there was more effect from Wilder hitting me on the top of the head with 18oz gloves on and with me wearing a headguard.
“It wasn’t even clean, it was glancing, but I felt that more. I remember after sparring him the first time I thought he was going to do something. He was wild, he was all over the place but the power…
“No-one mentions his punch resistance but he can take a shot. I was giving him some digs; I’ve buzzed him a bit and he’s been back wanting more.
“Not only is it a good chin but his recovery is great, most people you hit them with one shot their legs go and they’re not the same. It takes a few rounds but he’s straight back on it.
“I remember thinking he can punch and he can take a shot so once he gets his technique up to scratch which it is now I knew this kid was going to be something very, very special.”
“I remember thinking he can punch and he can take a shot so once he gets his technique up to scratch which it is now I knew this kid was going to be something very, very special.”
Wilder has never been dropped in his career, although was hurt and close to being stopped in his first fight with Luis Ortiz back in March 2018.
The fight is set to take place in Las Vegas on February 22 at around 4am UK time and viewers can purchase it on BT Sport Box Office for £19.95.
Wilder kept hold of his WBC title after the thrilling drawCredit: Reuters
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