Former professional boxer, David Haye, nicknamed the Hayemaker, is known for dominating in the ring from the turn of the century to his retirement in 2018. Now a prominent media personality, Haye’s time as a Cruiserweight and Heavyweight was history-defining, and something he discusses in-depth as an event speaker. One of the most recognisable and successful sportsmen in the world, the multiple World Champion fighter elevates any occasion he attends with his international star status and elite understanding of achieving peak performance. Sharing how he remained at the top of his game for nearly two decades, audiences revel in the opportunity to hear from such an iconic boxer.
Holding World Championship titles in two weight classes is no easy feat, but Haye had his sights set on the achievement since he was a young boy. Having turned professional in 2002, Haye gained his first accolade as the European Champion, a testament to his ability to overpower and out skill even the most experienced of competitors. 2008 was the year Haye made his biggest impact on the sport yet, when he faced Jean-Marc Mormeck and won the WBA, WBC and The Ring titles, followed by Enzo Maccarinelli to become the Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion of the World. Later that year, Haye embarked on a new challenge in the Heavyweight division. Securing arguable the greatest achievement for a boxer, Haye came out victorious from his fight with Nikolay Valuev to be named WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Having reached the pinnacle of success, Haye retired in 2018 and pursued a prominent media career, sought after for his cheeky yet charming personality and celebrity appeal. He founded Hayemaker Productions under which he released the Sky documentary show titled David Haye Versus and worked in boxing promotion.
Ranked for a two-year period as the World’s Number One Cruiserweight by RoxRec and later as the seventh Greatest British Fighter of all time, Haye has had an influential impact on boxing. With a place secured in sports history books, Haye is a legendary competitor in his own right. Backed by an international reputation, Haye makes the ideal after-dinner speaker or high profile event guest, able to motivate audiences with anecdotes from his extensive career.
