David Haye-Arnold 'The Cobra' Gjergjaj - May 21/London 02

[Primo Carnera]

" on another point, I've heard a rumour that Haye said he'll donate some of his purse to Nick Blackwell.
If he does that, I'll forgive him for this fight, and give massive respect to him.
BUT, if he now doesn't or gives a relatively small amount , then I will be the first to royally slate him for shameless publicity.
I'm happy to wait and see on that score.
"
Just listened to the press conference . He's giving 10% of the gate receipts to Nick Blackwell. That's a pretty substantial gesture in my book. Fair play to him, credit where credit's due.
I understand some cynical people will say it shameless publicity, and that's their opinion.
What I would say is we all know he doesn't need to do that , he'll sell it out anyway.

[nuggetdotcom]

" on another point, I've heard a rumour that Haye said he'll donate some of his purse to Nick Blackwell.
If he does that, I'll forgive him for this fight, and give massive respect to him.
BUT, if he now doesn't or gives a relatively small amount , then I will be the first to royally slate him for shameless publicity.
I'm happy to wait and see on that score.
"
Just listened to the press conference . He's giving 10% of the gate receipts to Nick Blackwell. That's a pretty substantial gesture in my book. Fair play to him, credit where credit's due.
I understand some cynical people will say it shameless publicity, and that's their opinion.
What I would say is we all know he doesn't need to do that , he'll sell it out anyway.

Haye markets himself very well, he also promotes himself, he can also box a bit, whats not to like?

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Hayemaker Promotions have confirmed that Sheikh Fahad Bin Khalid Al Thani, a member of the ruling family of Qatar and the country’s first ever professional boxer, will make his debut on the undercard at The O2.

Al Thani fights at super lightweight.

If I was a cynic I'd say there's money in this.....

[erics44]

People are knocking him for fighting this fella but the only viable alternative that we can come up with is Shannon Briggs