The boxing world experienced a hint of déjà vu this week as David Haye announced he will be hanging up his gloves following his rematch defeat to Tony Bellew.The London-born fighter originally retired from the sport in 2011, but returned to the ring only a year later.This time, though, it seems he has definitely hit at the end of the road.The 37-year-old leaves boxing after a double defeat to Bellew, but will look back on a successful career that only saw him fall short on four occasions out of a total of 32 fights.Haye also went on to win the WBC, WBO and WBA world titles after becoming European cruiserweight champion.Going down as one of the sport’s greats, the retirement has undoubtedly sparked reaction from the world of boxing.Haye's statement itself was long and hard-hitting, whilst Tony Bellew himself was quick to react, as was Haye's close friend Carl Froch.One other former heavyweight boxer who has reacted to the news is Frank Bruno, who took to Twitter to express his thoughts.The 56-year-old, who was forced to retire from the sport in 1995, came out on top in 40 of his total 45 career bouts, and he had a message for Haye following his announcement.

A classy touch from a classy man.

Like Haye, Bruno also claimed the WBC title in 1995 after beating Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium.

The latter will now be joined by ‘The Hayemaker’ as one of the best boxers to grace the ring in Britain and has taken to Twitter to express his thoughts on boxing’s latest loss.

Bruno claimed that Haye has provided the sport with ‘years of entertainment’ and wished him luck for the future.

Haye will now be focusing on his next chapter in his career as he prepares for life away from the ring.