Maccarinelli v Haye signed for April?
Haye to get Enzo fight?

By Ant Evans: The mouthwatering all-British cruiserweight clash between WBO champion Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye may well be a-happening on April 7.

Posting on his MySpace page, the Hayemaker said: "Yo fight fans I've just been given some great news by my manager Adam Booth. And that news is... terms have been just agreed for me to fight Enzo Maccarinelli - live on ITV- April 7th."

And European Champion Haye added: "Let's get ready to rumble!"

The fight, if it happens, will take place on the same Cardiff Millennium Stadium bill which feature's Joe Calzaghe's slaughter of undersized, overmatched three-time reality TV loser Peter Manfredo Junior.

For many British boxing fans, Maccarinelli v Haye would be the most anticipated fight of the night (if not the entire year). It is a terrific bout in prospect between two young powerful KO artists.

It will be interesting to see whether the mooted bout will be a non-title attraction; Haye has made much noise of not wanting to win the WBO crown while he waits for his mandated WBC title shot.

It is also interesting that Haye said the fight will be broadcast on ITV, who work with Maccarinelli's promoter Frank Warren, and not Sky Sports, who work with Haye's promoter Frank Maloney.

If this all comes to pass, this is a significant coup for ITV, and perhaps a significant indicator as to the state of the domestic scene, too.

Several British fighters - speaking off the record for obvious reasons - have told me that they feel their careers have been and continue to be held back by Sky. There's a creeping feeling that Sky, once the flagship of British boxing broadcasting, is now only interested in the low-budget leisure centre circuit and domestic titles.

Maccarinelli v Haye is a fascinating fight all round.














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Certainly looks promising

F8ck me,the UK fight scene needs this fight
Fingers crossed