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David Haye: Recently-divorced heavyweight boxer cuts a lonely figure as he spends Xmas on his own at Miami Beach

Haye - who faces rival Tony Bellew in o2 Arena grudge match March - was divorced by wife Natasha after eight years of marriage for his 'unreasonable behaviour' earlier this year

ALL alone at Christmas.

Recently-divorced heavyweight boxer David Haye sits alone in Miami Beach today as he takes time out from his rigorous training regime before his grudge match against rival Tony Bellew on March 4.

 David Haye checks his phone as he sits on his own at the beach
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David Haye checks his phone as he sits on his own at the beachCredit: Splash News
 David Haye was taking a break in training as he prepares for Tony Bellew
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David Haye was taking a break in training as he prepares for Tony BellewCredit: Splash News
 David Haye takes on Tony Bellew on March 4 at London's o2 Arena
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David Haye takes on Tony Bellew on March 4 at London's o2 ArenaCredit: Splash News
 David Haye's abs appear not to be at their washboard best as he steps out of the sea
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David Haye's abs appear not to be at their washboard best as he steps out of the seaCredit: Splash News
 David Haye has been training at a nearby boxing gym in Miami
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David Haye has been training at a nearby boxing gym in MiamiCredit: Splash News
 David Haye began his career as a cruiserweight but is now a fully-fledged heavyweight
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David Haye began his career as a cruiserweight but is now a fully-fledged heavyweightCredit: Splash News
 David Haye still has three months of training to go before taking on Tony Bellew
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David Haye still has three months of training to go before taking on Tony BellewCredit: Splash News
 David Haye relaxes by taking a dip in the sea during break from training
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David Haye relaxes by taking a dip in the sea during break from trainingCredit: Splash News
 David Haye appears to be taking a selfie on the beach as he sits in the sand
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David Haye appears to be taking a selfie on the beach as he sits in the sandCredit: Splash News
 David Haye strolls along Miami Beach
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David Haye strolls along Miami BeachCredit: Splash News

With three months before the o2 Arena scrap, Haye does still has plenty of time to get those abs back to their usual washboard best.

 David Haye took a dip in the sea at Miami Beach
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David Haye took a dip in the sea at Miami BeachCredit: Splash News
 David Haye goes for a swim on Miami Beach
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David Haye goes for a swim on Miami BeachCredit: Splash News
 David Haye has taken his training over to Miami
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David Haye has taken his training over to MiamiCredit: Splash News
 David Haye packs up his belongings as he leaves the beach
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David Haye packs up his belongings as he leaves the beachCredit: Splash News

The 36-year-old fighter, who is currently training for his big upcoming match against Liverpudlian Bellew, took a dip in the ocean before wrapping up in his grey robe and heading back to his apartment.

Haye came under fire this week when Bellew predicted he would quit their heavyweight clash after just four rounds, claiming he "does not have the stomach" for a long fight.

 David Haye put this pic on Instagram on Xmas day from Miami - showing a far more defined set of abs
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David Haye put this pic on Instagram on Xmas day from Miami - showing a far more defined set of absCredit: instagram.com/mrdavidhaye

However, it looks like Haye, who starred in I'm A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here in 2012, is keen to prove he's a heavy puncher with the stamina to go the distance and has embarked on a rigorous workout schedule at a local Miami boxing gym as he prepares for the challenge.

 David Haye clipped rival Tony Bellew at their fiery press conference
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David Haye clipped rival Tony Bellew at their fiery press conferenceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Bellew had said: "At some stage, it will get too hard and he will quit.

"He hasn't got the fight in him anymore.

"I love fighting. I am not 100 per cent in the head, I enjoy having a fight."

Haye was divorced by wife Natasha after eight years of marriage in August, citing his 'unreasonable behaviour'

 David Haye didn't mind getting his kit off in the jungle shower
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David Haye didn't mind getting his kit off in the jungle showerCredit: Rex Features

Make-up artist Natasha, 35, started divorce proceedings against the boxer in March.

 David Haye and wife Natasha divorced in August
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David Haye and wife Natasha divorced in August

A source told The Sun: “Of course Natasha and David have children together, so they will always be connected through them.

“But she no longer wants to be his wife.”

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