Tyson Fury excited the boxing world a few weeks ago when he announced his return to the ring for June 2018 after serving a two-year ban for doping offences.

The former world heavyweight champion has signed a multi-fight deal with promoter Frank Warren and his Queensberry Promotions, and will step between the ropes for the first time since his famous November 2015 win over Wladimir Klitschko.

His opponent for his return fight is yet to be announced, but the 'Gypsy King' reportedly wants to fight three times before the close of 2018, as he looks to regain the belts stripped from him following his ban.

A heavyweight fighter who is also returning to the ring in the coming weeks is David Haye.

Recovered from the arm injury that forced the initial postponement of his rematch with Tony Bellew, the 37-year-old will face the Liverpool fighter once again at the O2 Arena on May 5.

In between his rigorous training camp preparing for the fight, though, Haye has shared his thoughts on Fury's comeback in his Metro column.

"It's good for boxing Tyson Fury has announced his comeback," said Haye.

"It’s almost three years since he last fought and nobody really knows what will happen on his return. But, that is often what adds interest and intrigue to the sport.

"At one stage, he was considered the best in the business. He never lost his world titles in the ring so he’ll believe this is the opportunity to go and get them back.

"Technically, Fury is still lineal world heavyweight champion — if that actually matters to anybody."

The two power-punchers were set to fight in Manchester in September 2013, however, a cut Haye sustained a week before the fight forced it to be postponed for a rearranged date of February 2014.

The proposed fight was eventually cancelled due to Haye undergoing shoulder surgery, with Fury accusing the Londoner of making excuses to avoid the Manchester fighter. 

"We were due to face each other five years ago, but that fell through," stated Haye.

"I don’t see us ever going head-to-head now — fate seemed to intervene at the time and decide that was a no-go."