David Haye insists Derek Chisora is right to carry on fighting despite fears over his long-term health.
Chisora, 38, heads into his 45th professional fight this Saturday as he rematches Kubrat Pulev in London. 'War' is without a win in almost three years heading into the fight, losing twice to Joseph Parker and to Oleksandr Usyk in his past three outings.
Some fans have pleaded with Chisora to retire and avoid taking any more punishment, but Chisora has insisted he will continue fighting. And Haye fears his former rival would "die quicker" if he hung up his gloves, stating: "It would be worse for him to retire and start drinking and smoking.