David Haye comeback: Former heavyweight world champion to fight Mark de Mori in January return

Haye will return at London's O2 Arena on 16 January after more than three years out of the ring

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Tuesday 24 November 2015 06:11 EST
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David Haye will return to the ring against Mark de Mori on 16 January
David Haye will return to the ring against Mark de Mori on 16 January (Getty Images)

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Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has announced he is to return to the ring in January with a bout against Australian Mark de Mori at London's O2 Arena.

The 35-year-old Briton held a press conference at the venue on Tuesday to deliver the news of what is set to be his first fight since he beat compatriot Dereck Chisora in July 2012.

In 2013 Haye withdrew from proposed clashes against Manuel Charr and Tyson Fury due to injuries, with surgeons advising him following a shoulder operation on the latter occasion to seriously consider retiring.

But he refused to give up on a comeback which has now been scheduled for January 16 and will see him take on a man two years his junior in De Mori.

David Haye takes on Mark de Mori at The O2 on January 16. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday November 26, visit axs.com.

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