David Haye forced to withdraw from Tony Bellew rematch after 'freak accident'

Haye was due to fight Bellew at London's O2 Arena next month.

David Haye forced to withdraw from Tony Bellew rematch after 'freak accident'

David Haye has been forced to postpone his rematch with Tony Bellew after tearing his biceps during training.

The injury-prone heavyweight, 37, has withdrawn from the match-up scheduled for December 17 at London's O2 Arena but is not considering retirement and hopes to instead fight his rival on March 24 or May 5.

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