Haye advised to ‘seriously consider’ ending career after shoulder surgery

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http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/d/d2/David_Haye_Senegal_Beach.jpegHayemaker Boxing issued a press release yesterday which revealed that David Haye has been told to ‘seriously consider’ ending his 11 year professional boxing career after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. This means Haye has canceled his proposed February 8 bout with Tyson Fury.

The operation was to the right subscapularis and bicep tendon attachments, both of which were ruptured. It is unclear when this injury happened.

“I genuinely believed the shoulder injury wasn't that bad,” said Haye. “But the doctor sent me for a detailed MRI scan and within 24 hours I was told the full extent of the damage. Twenty-four hours after that I was in the operating theatre.

“It's a crushing blow for me. I had big plans for next year and the ultimate goal was to win back the world heavyweight title, something my amazing fans deserve. What I didn't anticipate was that this year would be the unluckiest of my career and that a number of injuries would disrupt my plans so much. Perhaps it just wasn't meant to be. The boxing Gods keep hinting that maybe enough is enough and that it's time to finally hang up my gloves.”

“The surgery and subsequent results are a bitter pill to swallow because I truly felt I had a lot more to offer and was looking forward to paying back my loyal fans with some great fights in 2014,” said Haye. “But I've been boxing for 23 years now, amateur and pro, and this has clearly taken its toll on my body.

“I can only offer my sincerest apologies to all those fans who have followed me over the years and, like me, wanted to finish on a real high. This wasn't how I wanted to end 2013. “

All fans with tickets to Haye vs. Fury on February 8 should go to their point of sale for a refund.

 

 

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