OFFICIAL HENNESSY SPORTS STATEMENT FOLLOWING HAYE WITHDRAWAL

[HS Press]

London (23 September) Hennessy Sports would like to reassure fans following the extremely disappointing news regarding the British super-fight between Tyson Fury and David Haye, set for September 28th at the Phones 4 U Arena Manchester, as we endeavour to do all we can to resolve this situation and reschedule a new date as quickly as possible.

We would like to officially apologise to all the boxing fans who have supported us, bought tickets, booked time off from work and booked hotels prior to this news and thank you for your patience as we look to announce a new date.

"We only found out about this situation around midday on Saturday morning, only about half an hour before Hayemaker sent out their official release announcing it," Mick Hennessy said.

"Since then we have been working around the clock with Team Fury, Hayemaker and Sky in an attempt to resolve the situation and reschedule a new date as quickly as possible.

"We have looked into a number of possibilities and have been left very frustrated as due to these circumstances beyond our control, there is nothing that can be done to salvage the 28th, but this is a super-fight that the fans deserve to see and Tyson is eager to deliver for them.

"To be fair to Tyson as well, he has done everything in his power to keep this date alive for the fans, even agreeing to fight Deontay Wilder on the 28th (if Team Wilder agreed), but this fight at short notice was obviously not considered to be box office.

“For the fans that want refunds on their tickets rather than wait for a rescheduled date, please contact the point of purchase for a refund.

"We are very disapointed and can imagine how you are all feeling about this as fans and hopefully we will be able to announce further information as soon as possible."

[Finn]

Fair play to team fury ppv dates will be the main issue.

[Adamj1987]

at least its not a flat "fights off"

[pyenest77]

That actually doesnt say much just a load of appologies.

If I wait it might never happen. If I get my money back lovely Eventim will take £40+ off me. Winner all round on this one!

[Adamj1987]

That actually doesnt say much just a load of appologies.

If I wait it might never happen. If I get my money back lovely Eventim will take £40+ off me. Winner all round on this one!

the booking fee stuff is shit

[chiggsy]

Will the tickets i recieved for the 28th still be valid for the rescheduled date or do i need to send them back and wait for new ones?

Suprisingly this is the first time i've bought tix for a show and it's been cancelled.

[JimStone]

There's absolutely no point getting your knickers in a knot about booking fees. You knew the score when you bought the tickets. Eventim aren't a charity.

As it stands, my advice would be to hang on to the tickets you have. Obviously if an announcement comes in the future that the fight is not going to be arranged, you'll have to take the hit and get a refund less booking fee.

I think a rearrangement will add value to the tickets, so even if you are unable attend, you should be able to shift them on for a profit. If profiteering is against your morals, drop me a PM nearer the time and I'll buy your ticket at face value.

[TopGun]

Can't see much truth in Fury offering Wilder the fight?!

[macaca]

Can't see much truth in Fury offering Wilder the fight?!

x2

[mickey1975]

Can't see much truth in Fury offering Wilder the fight?!

He did, and a lot of money. Meaty is not saying Wilder turned it down. Sky did.

[Newport Daz]

Can't see much truth in Fury offering Wilder the fight?!

I can, it's easy to make an offer when you know it'll be turned down. Wilder had been sparring a small fast heavy, not a massive slow one. He wasn't in proper training for a fight, just sparring. I'd love Wilder to call his bluff though and accept the fight. Fat Mick would shit himself quickly and come up with a reason not to go ahead though.

[jackukmma]

Wilder didn't turn the fight down sky did

[Finn]

The reality is that haye is the marquee name if tyson had pulled out haye v wilder could still have gone ahead I think