'Optimal performance' - Haye & Lewis react to Fury win
Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an "optimal performance".
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"That was the optimal performance for him. If he could pick the type of performance to put forward, it would be exactly that."
— David Haye , Athlete
"Some will say Makhmudov is limited, but he's good enough."
— Andre Ward , Athlete
"He's been out the ring for [nearly] 16 months and he put in a 12-round performance at a good pace."
— Carl Froch , Athlete
"I like his fighting style, I think he is good, but I don't think he will be able to cope with me."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"I think it's too soon for Anthony Joshua right now."
— Lennox Lewis , Athlete
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Retired multiple weight world champion providing analysis on Fury's performance.
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Four-time world boxing champion who commented on Fury's performance.
Former world heavyweight champion who commented on Tyson Fury's performance.
Former world heavyweight champion expressing concern over Joshua's readiness.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an "optimal performance".
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