Haye vs Bellew: Eddie Hearn 'worried' when David Haye and Tony Bellew meet pre-fight
Monday 20 February 2017 16:16, UK
David Haye and Tony Bellew have been issued a stern warning from promoter Eddie Hearn not to jeopardise their meeting with any pre-fight shenanigans.
A press conference last November boiled over as Bellew accused Haye of throwing a punch, before Dereck Chisora vs Dillian Whyte had to be salvaged at the eleventh hour after a pre-fight skirmish, so Hearn is eager to avoid more hot-headedness before the first bell rings on March 4, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
"We've just got to keep them sensible. When they come together again, I worry," Hearn told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I don't want this fight falling through because both fighters couldn't keep their hands to themselves in the build-up.
"Everyone has got to sensible to make sure we all make it in one piece to The O2 Arena."
WBC cruiserweight champion Bellew will make his debut as a heavyweight against Haye, a former two-weight world title-holder, but Hearn insists their physiques will be similar.
I don't want this fight falling through because both fighters couldn't keep their hands to themselves in the build-up.
"Tony looks fantastic, surprised by his weight," Hearn said. "He thought he'd come in lighter - he hasn't tried to bulk himself up, or beef himself up.
"I don't think there will be that much difference in the weight come the weigh-in or fight night.
"He's talked about the differences in camp - he's been locked away in a three-star hotel in Sheffield, away from his family. Haye has been in Miami on private jets and private yachts, very nice!
"But don't be fooled by that. We know he's been training hard behind the scenes."
