By Mark Vester
Incoming heavyweight David Haye has invited UFC star Michael Bisping to train with him in Cyprus. Haye is preparing himself for an anticipated fall return in the heavyweight division. Haye, a fan of mixed-martial-arts, plans to help Bisping with some stand up techniques.
“He’s the biggest UFC fighter in the UK and it's good for the sport in this country to have someone like him at the very top,” Haye told South Wark News. “Mike's already a very well-rounded MMA fighter. But we've agreed that some pure boxing practice could go down a treat and help him fulfill his goal of becoming the champion. I will also be learning some grappling and clinching techniques from Mike to incorporate into my boxing game."
"The great thing about the UFC, and especially someone like Michael, is that there's no fear of defeat. These guys in the UFC aren't afraid to suffer a loss in order to improve and reach their goals. There is no shame in losing to another world-class fighter — and UFC fans understand that. In boxing, you'll find fighters who are wrapped in cotton wool and fight a load of tomato cans to build up their record.”
Bisping equally praised Haye to the paper, calling him a fearless fighter who always wants the best.
“Actually, David is just like a UFC fighter in his attitude to taking risks in fights. He always wants to fight the best and goes for it from the very first round. He is one of the most exciting boxers to emerge in years and British boxing is very lucky to have a champion like him who isn't afraid to take risks both in the actual fights as well as by taking the dangerous fights in the first place. It is great to have his support,” Bisping said.
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