Official Hennessy Statement on Fury vs Haye

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  • CraigM
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    Official Hennessy Statement on Fury vs Haye

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    London (23 September) Hennessy Sports would like to reassure fans following the extremely disappointing news regarding the British super-fight between Tyson Fury and David Haye, set for September 28th at the Phones 4 U Arena Manchester, as we endeavour to do all we can to resolve this situation and reschedule a new date as quickly as possible.



    We would like to officially apologise to all the boxing fans who have supported us, bought tickets, booked time off from work and booked hotels prior to this news and thank you for your patience as we look to announce a new date.



    "We only found out about this situation around midday on Saturday morning, only about half an hour before Hayemaker sent out their official release announcing it," Mick Hennessy said.



    "Since then we have been working around the clock with Team Fury, Hayemaker and Sky in an attempt to resolve the situation and reschedule a new date as quickly as possible.


    "We have looked into a number of possibilities and have been left very frustrated as due to these circumstances beyond our control, there is nothing that can be done to salvage the 28th, but this is a super-fight that the fans deserve to see and Tyson is eager to deliver for them.



    "To be fair to Tyson as well, he has done everything in his power to keep this date alive for the fans, even agreeing to fight Deontay Wilder on the 28th (if Team Wilder agreed), but this fight at short notice was obviously not considered to be box office.



    “For the fans that want refunds on their tickets rather than wait for a rescheduled date, please contact the point of purchase for a refund.



    "We are very disapointed and can imagine how you are all feeling about this as fans and hopefully we will be able to announce further information as soon as possible."
  • LacedUp
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    #2
    Love that Tyson Fury wants to fight so much he accepted to just casually fight Deontay Wilder! haha. Love the guy.

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    • violaandme
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      #3
      yeah I must admit my love and respect for fury has grown a lot recently I was once a hater but no more I still do not think all that much of his abilities but hope he improves war Fury

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      • Jedi Vader
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        I said right at the time of cancelation that Fury should fight Wilder on the 28th. Let's hope that he agrees.

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        • BostonGuy
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          #5
          Originally posted by LacedUp
          Love that Tyson Fury wants to fight so much he accepted to just casually fight Deontay Wilder! haha. Love the guy.
          Love the way he snubbed Tony Thompson though, haha!

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          • Chris_Rock
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            Ma boy Fury a warrior though, fightin Wilder as a back up? that guy got mad balls haha

            but why everyone gettin a nutty on Haye pullin out cos of a cut, this happens, its boxin, reschedule and shut the *** up!

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            • deanrw
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              #7
              Originally posted by BostonGuy
              Love the way he snubbed Tony Thompson though, haha!
              LOL I cannot blame him though. Tony is a southpaw and he has been training to fight a rightie.

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              • ukboxingfan1981
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                #8
                Channel 5 weren't interested in putting an offer in for Fury / Wilder???

                Would of been good business by both sides.

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                • CraigM
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                  #9
                  Theres been nothing about team Wilder wanting the Fury fight though, especially as he is already booked on the Hopkins bill.

                  I never used to like Fury but i'm really warming to him.

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                  • Polaxed
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                    Fury vs Wilder

                    Whilst you have to applaud Fury about wanting to fight Wilder at short notice, you can't blame Team Wilder for turning the offer down.
                    So I guess Fury can boost that Wilder turned him down.
                    Shame Haye's cut didn't come 3 weeks earlier......because I think Team Wilder might well have been tempted to take on Fury as a short cut to title shot.

                    Sky never give anything for free..........I've been with Sky since the Holyfield vs Douglas fight, and they never have given me a discount or even free movies as a reward.........long term customers don't get rewards or offers......that's only for new customers!
                    So no surprise that Sky don't want to put on a Wilder vs Fury on, unless they have a good lead time to get the dollars rolling in......something tells me Sky have got plans to use Wilder for future PPV events.

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