David Haye opens gym to Joseph Parker again ahead of bout vs. Dillian Whyte

David Haye is offering his London gym to Joseph Parker again so Parker can complete training for his heavyweight fight vs. Dillian Whyte on July 28.

Haye, the former WBA heavyweight champion, also opened the gym to Parker in preparation for Parker's unanimous decision loss to unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in March.

"David seems to have been very good to us from our first fight up there," Parker's promoter, David Higgins, told Sky Sports . "David's been very helpful, we're very grateful. David has been very accommodating. I'm sure that he and Joseph will discuss tactics and stuff like that. The use of the facilities has been invaluable; they are private, hidden and quiet, and near the hotel."

Whyte didn't seem surprised by Haye allowing Parker to return to his gym. He believes his fellow countryman has never been supportive of his career and is just looking to get under his skin.

Whyte's comments didn't surprise Higgins in the slightest.

"I think that Dillian Whyte's permanently pissed off," Higgins said. "He's a fiery sort of guy and it will be interesting to see how that goes in the ring.

"I'm sure Dillian does understand that Joe does need to use a gym. It's business and Haye understands that it's business. Everyone likes Joseph, he's a likable guy. Haye and our team get on well."

The winner of Parker vs. Whyte at London's O2 Arena will be set up to face Joshua in 2019. Joshua's next fight will be against Alexander Povetkin on Sept. 22 at Wembley Stadium in London.

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