David Haye and Tony Bellew plumb new depths with boxing at low ebb | Sean Ingle


David Haye’s threats to Tony Bellew’s life and the pair’s insults and aggression showed boxing at its worst after a desperate few weeks for the sport

The bar was set low but at the Dorchester hotel on Wednesday David Haye and Tony Bellew still managed to crassly limbo under it.

A press conference to announce their fight in March fast descended into a 20-minute slanging match, during which Haye promised to put his opponent in hospital and – for good measure – warned him his life was on the line. Then, as the pair butted noses during the face-off, a push from Bellew was met with a left hook from Haye. As bouncers waded into the chaos, there were numerous shouts and threats, with Bellew angrily suggesting the pair settle matters with a street fight.

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