By Gabriel Princewill-
David Haye challenged retard fans of Tony Bellew to bet on him.
The former WBA champion lost his cool at the open press conference in Liverpool after a hostile reception in his rival’s hometown.
In a build up that has been largely acrimonious between the pair of feuding combatants, a hostile climate is vastly gathering pace.
In 2007, Haye conquered the division Bellew recently unified and has been disparaging of his opponent throughout the build up of this fight.
CLASS
Haye has been quick to express the gulf in class between him and Bellew, berating him at every opportunity.
Haye may have gone too far when he advised Bellew to keep his loved ones at home because Bellew will be hospitalised after the fight. Those comments have prompted an investigation by he British Board of Governors. You have
SAD
Haye’ s earlier comments that it would be sad for anyone to witness first hand live what will happen to their dad and husband appears to be below the belt.
Those comments show how serious the sport is that when tempers fly high, the intension to do serious damage can be no joke. Haye hits hard and his words sometimes cannot be taken for granted.
Unsurprisingly, fans at Bellew’s home town where today’s press conference room place were uncharitable to the daring and outspoken Londoner.
CHALLENGE
However, a defiant Haye challenged the crowd to out their money where their mouth is.
” empty your bank accounts and put your money on Tony Bellew, if you believe him. That really shows your support. Every single one of you, bet on him”.
Haye is favourite to win and has the higher pedigree of the two boxers.
HIDING
Bellew, a twice national amateur champion, claims to have given Haye a hiding during a sparring session in 2005, forcing Haye to cancel a similarly bitter scheduled contest with Mark Hobson which was never revived.
There are still a few days to go. Things may still get more heated.