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Bellew vs Haye II: David Coldwell believes Tony Bellew will repeat his success over David Haye

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Dave Coldwell said the rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye had to happen and he expects a cleaner performance from his fighter in the return

Trainer David Coldwell believes Tony Bellew will clear up any doubts by beating David Haye in their rematch.

The heavyweight rivals meet again at The O2, London, on December 17, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Bellew won their March showdown in the 11th round after Haye had damaged his Achilles, and Coldwell admits people are still saying his boxer's success was simply down to the injury.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  David Haye falls through the ropes during his Heavyweight contest against Tony Bellew at The O2 Arena on March 4, 2017 in Lond
Image: David Haye struggled with an Achilles injury from Round Six
As for this second fight, he (Bellew) is going to clear things up. Was this a fluke? Was it for real?
David Coldwell

But even if 'Bomber' is already considered as the underdog, his trainer is confident there will be no doubts this time.

"We've got half the people saying we fluked it, if David Haye hadn't got injured, we'd have got beat," Coldwell told Sky Sports.

"But also from our perspective it went exactly how were aiming. Before the fight look at what we were saying, at the press conferences, it was exactly what happened - we even said his body wouldn't be able to hold out.

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David Haye says his career will be done if he can't beat Tony Bellew in their rematch

"We weren't concerned about the early rounds, the fight went how we thought it was going to go.

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"As for this second fight, he (Bellew) is going to clear things up. Was this a fluke? Was it for real?"

Coldwell also revealed he was expecting more from Haye in the first fight.

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Tony Bellew insists he'll end David Haye's career when the pair meet in their rematch

'Hayemaker' is a former world heavyweight champion, while Bellew was making his first appearance in boxing's most prestigious division.

"I actually expected a better David Haye in the first one," he said.

David Haye and Tony Bellew during their heavyweight contest at The O2
Image: David Coldwell is happy if Tony Bellew is the underdog again

"I expected him to be faster and lighter - that was the main point - so this time I do believe he will come in lighter.

"He (Bellew) loves being the underdog. People will be saying it already that he is going to get blasted out in a round or two again. Let's see what happens."

Watch Tony Bellew vs David Haye II, from the O2, London, on Sunday, December 17, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

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