In the build-up to his return to the boxing ring this weekend, David Haye has warned his opponent and friend Joe Fournier that he will get annihilated when the two collide in Florida.

The former undisputed Cruiserweight Champion and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World returns to the ring on September 11, three years since he last climbed into the squared circle to face Tony Bellew in a rematch.

The bout has been sanctioned by the Florida Commission as a professional fight, and so will go on both Haye’s and Fournier’s fight record.

Throughout his professional fight career, Haye knocked out 26 of his 32 opponents and has a fight record of 28-4. Whilst Haye has fought at world level previously, his opponent Joe Fournier has fought at a much lower level but still boasts a 9-0 record, with all nine wins coming via knockout.

Both fighters possess punching power, but Haye has warned Fournier that he will get annihilated when they meet in the ring this weekend.

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