Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II, billed as Repeat Or Revenge, was a professional boxing match contested on 5 May 2018.

[3] On 3 August, Hearn stated a rematch between Bellew and Haye was 'virtually dead', due to both fighters believing they are the A-side and have the right to demand ring walks, poster, changing rooms and split of purse.

Bellew claimed the rematch wasn't personal any more, just business and hoping to dedicate a win to his late brother-in-law, who had died in August.

In a statement, Haye said, "I am devastated to announce my much-anticipated rematch against Tony Bellew has been postponed until 24 March or 5 May, subject to scheduling.

[15][16] Hours after the cancellation was confirmed, Tyson Fury released a video on social media calling out Bellew.

"[17] Dillian Whyte tweeted Hearn about taking Haye's place and then called Bellew a coward for declining the fight.

At this point it appeared Haye may have injured his ankle, with the Sky Sports commentary team mentioning this, as well as the post-fight interviewer.

Haye managed to beat the count again, not long before Bellew started unloading a barrage of punches.

He also mentioned Andre Ward, who his team had brief negotiations with in 2017, Dillian Whyte as well the winner of the upcoming World Boxing Super Series final between Oleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev.

[27] On 12 June 2018, just over a month after the bout, Haye released a statement via social media announcing his retirement for boxing.

[28] In the statement, Haye spoke about his career from start to finish, all the injuries he suffered, rehab and also revealed he had spinal surgery in March 2015.