It was hinted at earlier this week but today former heavyweight champion David Haye confirmed he is retiring from boxing.
The English fighter always said he would retire when he hit 31 and on the day of his 31st birthday he has announced his retirement from the ring.
Many expect that this is only a stunt to build up hype for either a rematch with Wladamir Klitshckho, the man who took his WBA title away in July, or a fight with brother Vitali early next year but Haye denies that is the case.
“Vitali Klitschko did show an interest in sharing the ring with me in 2012, but since that initial declaration we have heard the wrong kind of noises from Team Klitschko which has left me thinking there is little chance of the fight ever coming to fruitition,” Haye said in a statement.
“I would have very much enjoyed the idea of putting my retirement on hold for six months and going in against another champion that no-one gave me a chance of beating.
“Ultimately though Team Klitschko are a business and they rarely take on tough opposition, unless they are forced to.”
If this is the end for Haye he retires with a 25-2 record and lot of questions over his career after losing so meekly to Wladimir in Germany, claiming a broken toe ruined his chances.
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