WBC cruiserweight champion Tony
Bellew produced a stunning upset to stop bitter rival David Haye in a
thrilling heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena.
The
Liverpudlian, 34, pounced when Haye suffered what turned out to be an
Achilles injury in the sixth round to score a knockdown.
Haye, who
had his right ankle strapped, carried on as bravely as he could for the
rest of the fight, but was unable to move freely as Bellew seized the
momentum. More photos after the cut.....
And in the 11th, a second knockdown saw former
heavyweight champion Haye tangled in the ropes, the towel enter from his
corner and his hopes of a return to the world-title level of the sport
left in tatters.
Bellew - a big underdog with bookmakers - raced
to trainer Dave Coldwell in celebration as he scored a victory which
will likely filter through to non-boxing fans far more than his 2016
world-title win at Goodison Park did.
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