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David Haye edging to full fitness ahead of Tony Bellew rematch

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Judging by a recent Instagram post, David Haye is almost back to his excellent best as the former two-weight world champion edges towards the beginning of full training.

The 37-year-old is due to start camp for his rematch with Tony Bellew next month. The second fight follows a long delay from their original date of December 17.

Haye suffered a freak bicep injury in training. He was forced to postpone the contest for six months, with the pair now set to trade blows at The O2 on May 5.

Ripped and ready for action, Haye is throwing punches for the first time since surgery. Haye is looking sharp, as he proved during a routine for his latest video.

David Haye ready for Tony Bellew rematch

“Today was my first technical punching session of 2018 with Ismael Salas,” pointed out Haye.

“I’m feeling rested and ready for training camp to begin next month.

“My weight, timing, strength, and desire are all on point! Roll on #TheRematch #May5 #HayeBellew2,” he added.

In their first bout, Haye was dropped and stopped by Bellew after going into the clash with an injured achilles. The Londoner has had plenty of recovery time following an operation on that initial ailment.

However, whether Haye can get anywhere near his best is anyone’s guess. With just three fights under his belt since defeating Dereck Chisora in the summer of 2012, Haye is out of practice.

Quick knockouts of Mark de Mori and Arnold Gjergjaj failed to set the world alight before Bellew ended any hopes of Haye gaining a world title fight in 2018.

‘The Hayemaker’ needs a victory to set up a potential career swansong against Anthony Joshua later in 2018. However, several injury problems have taken their toll on his body recently, meaning a return to one hundred percent form could be out of reach.

Whatever happens, with Haye and Bellew involved, it’s bound to be a must-see viewing while it unfolds on Sky Sports Box Office.

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