David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE: UK start time, live stream, undercard and how to watch exhibition clash tonight ahead of Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort

David Haye will return to the ring at the age of 40 tonight and take on Joe Fournier on the undercard to Evander Holyfield v Vitor Belfort.

Haye, who held multiple world championships in two weight classes during a glittering career, last fought in 2018 when he suffered a fifth-round loss to Tony Bellew.

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He is now set to become the latest boxing legend to make a comeback and will take on his friend Fournier in Florida this weekend.

Fournier was an entrepreneur before fully arriving on the boxing scene in 2015 by signing to Hayemaker Promotions.

He recently fought on the undercard of the Jake Paul v Ben Askren event and is undefeated with a 10-0 record with nine of those ending in knockouts.

Haye v Fournier: Date and how to watch

This bout will take place on Saturday, September 11.

The fight was due to be held in the Staples Center, Los Angeles in California, but has now been moved to Florida's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

UK fans can expect Haye v Fournier at 1am on Sunday morning with the main event of Holyfield v Belfort set for 3am.

Streaming service  will be showing the event. A PPV live stream on FITE.TV is $13.99, which is around £10.

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Haye v Fournier: Undercard

Subject to change

• MAIN EVENT: Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort
• Tito Ortiz vs Anderson Silva
• David Haye vs Joe Fournier
• Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll

Haye v Fournier: What’s been said?

David Haye: "This is strictly a one off. My next project is opening my academies to get youngsters off the streets and into boxing.

"I’m feeling the nostalgia. When Joe first began challenging me I said it was inconceivable I would ever fight again. But here we are.

"Now, I have to admit that if this goes great then exceptional circumstances could trigger another five to ten percent chance of me doing something more serious.

When asked about something more serious he said, "Lennox. I’ve always idolised him. In all honesty I wouldn’t be able to resist the honour of sharing a ring with this giant of the game who is not only one of the best heavyweights of all time but in my opinion arguably the greatest British boxer ever.

"While I’m over all my old injuries - the Achilles, the back, the shoulder, the bicep - I would still need every year of difference just to survive with Lennox. He is bigger and heavier than me but just as fast. Amazing. He is the perfect heavyweight from his fantastic jab to his devastating power.

"Even with age on my side I would expect to be knocked out. But by this true gentleman, that would be a privilege."

Haye also revealed: "I told Joe I’d only do this for the same money I got for my pay-per-view second fight with Bellew. He came back with the deal in two days.

"This fight is a great advertisement to kids all over the country who I intend to help find through training, discipline , health, fitness and boxing a better direction in life than knife crime.

"If knocking out Joe can help that happen then sorry, pal, I’ll have to get out the old Hayemaker."