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David Haye vows to ‘spark out’ Tyson Fury in rescheduled showdown
Londoner bullish as all-British fight is given new date in February

David Haye has rearranged his domestic heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury for February next year.


The pair were set for their much-hyped grudge match in Manchester this weekend, but Haye was forced to postpone the bout last Saturday after sustaining a bad cut above his left eyebrow which required six stitches.


While there was confusion whether the contest would ever materialise, Haye confirmed in a statement a second date, February 8 2014, has been secured.

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