“If you give it the big’un and you flop, you’re gonna get stick” 💥 David Haye | Up Front

[@UpFrontWithSimonJordan]

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[@thedarkjoker3873]

😊

[@stuartsmith-hutchon8356]

Good interview. Make no mistake, David Haye was a brilliant world champion. I wish him well.

[@marcusclark5330]

He was a brilliant cruiserweight!

[@Michae-fx7cl]

Very well said and spot on.

[@willhitchcock6227]

A good world champion not brilliant.

[@chading89]

The people chastising him need to grow up. He's got the mentality of a winner and the arrogance that goes along with it. He's given us some great nights and has came from nothing, respect it! Let him be proud and have his justifications, the man deserves it

[@kevinb9830]

Not all 'winners' are arrogant. That's an excuse twats use to be twats.

[@Leefoster10]

I don't understand the hate haye was an elite fighter , did you see him smashing wilder about in sparring . At his best he would give anyone a hard night

[@thesampsoninstitute]

Arrogance is never, ever a positive. Haye is not arrogant. Two weight world champ. He may be boastful but not arrogant. Arrogance is a misplaced or unjustified sense of superiority.

[@RaymondWormald]

Here here the haymaker

[@terryduckworth5105]

@@Leefoster10come on 😣

[@jimjogger306]

He gave the UK boxing scene its spark it needed at the time, Ricky Hatton was coming to the end, Calzaghe was coming to a end, Froch and Haye kept the UK boxing scene alive and gave us some great nights, Never understood the hate David gets.

[@N17-o2r]

Little toe

[@SZWatching]

Spot on.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

They didn't hate the fighter, they hated the fighter's toe.

[@AManCalledDutch]

@@N17-o2rwhat have you down with your life, you melt?

[@Ya_bois_artsy]

Couldn’t agree more, Haye at his peak was phenomenal

[@KeinanNFFC]

Haye was always a sound guy, he just knew how to play the villain in order to get or sell a fight

[@PinarelloVelo]

For those old enough to remember local pubs would be packed for Haye’s fights, especially when he stepped up. That night he beat Valuev was an unreal atmosphere, see also the night he battered John Ruiz. Great times

[@jlaw6036]

I remember clearly all of that...

[@jasong5696]

Facts

[@tammcscotti]

He was the first heavyweight in years too make an impression

[@chrismartin1761]

Did he not TKO monte barratt as well ?

[@jlaw6036]

@@chrismartin1761 he sure did...

[@davidsykes1980]

Great interview. Haye started the interview with an arrogant aura that he’s known for, but once you got under the bonnet he was refreshingly honest. At his peak he has ridiculous one punch power. Personally, I’d like Simon to have asked more about his relationship with Booth.

[@markvincent5241]

I'm not really sure about Booth, have the feeling he's very difficult to work with.

[@Coj0nes01]

​@@markvincent5241, Adam is a class act and a pleasure to spend time with. Like David , you have to get past the persona to know the true man .

[@LooHire]

Tht was off limits

[@chrismcgeehan7150]

Simon learned something, but more importantly, so did we

[@kevinmcnicoll8649]

There is an interview where he talks about Booth and all that happened

[@whowouldwininafight3152]

Went out on his shield. Warriors heart.

[@KeinanNFFC]

Already heard it on Spotify... Good listen, and nice to be able to listen to a heavyweight boxer who can string a sentence together still!

[@boxingmediatv7553]

Haye is my favourite boxer of all time, admittedly I’m a fan boy but the sheer entertainment the guy brought both in and out of the ring won’t be matched for me. He would have beaten all the current heavyweights except potentially the Fury that fought wilder in the second fight and no doubt Usyk would be interesting - what a fighter and what an interview

[@stephendavies-hale6348]

Peak Haye was a PHENOM.. backed it every time.. legend. End of.

[@kingchamed]

Haye win against Mormeck away in France to win the cruiserweight title is a very underrated win. Mormeck was a long standing champion and Haye took a knee to come back and knock him out

[@adamlees8410]

I think the purist boxing fans appreciate what a good win that was. Mormeck was a very strong dominant champion.

[@danamba7]

1 of the best

[@chrismartin1761]

I remember this fight , Mormecks camp were complaining of a illegal punch .. I’m sure then Haye avoided Mormeck 🤣

[@pallyali786]

Haye had a very good career and made a ton of money. He left the game with his health intact

[@MerilP71]

Smart bro, now he looks rejuve living and loving life.🤝👊🤛👏🙌😅😂❤😂😁😆

[@seantogher3468]

He made a complete moist thing of himself before he gazzeted himself ... jus observation... ps If your mother cooked your food today... yea you know

[@JPF1878]

Spent it all aswell

[@RAGNAAAA]

He's skint. Hence why he is on this. Simon has to pay him

[@FKA1303]

@@RAGNAAAAdo you think someone who travels the world like he does constantly lives in a house the size he does is skint 😂

[@Rob-gc5zp]

The most honest interview so far. Surprised me. Came across really well and like him more than I thought I would. Big up the hayemaker

[@ChaddersCha]

Say what you want about David Haye but he is one of the greatest Cruiserweights in history. Mastered the commercial side of a dark sport, made his money then got out. The money then tempted him back in but losing to Bellew twice doesn't tarnish his reputation at all for me. I loved watching him fight.

[@trancemadmaz]

Only Holyfield, Usyk and Michael Moorer who had an ubsurd record at cruiserweight I'd put above Haye.

[@marcusclark5330]

The sport has clearly robbed him off his sight though, never see him without sunglasses. Cant believe he is still driving though

[@cr6681]

The haye that fought macarinelli, that version beats ussyk all day long

[@djhus82]

He is. But worth noting it is one of the newer weight divisions, having its inception in 1979.

[@djhus82]

​@@trancemadmazMoorer fought at light Heavyweight.

[@bigsmoke5219]

I’ll never forget watching haye vs chisora in a pub, the place went absolutely wild. People enjoyed watching Haye because he was explosive, and could knock people out with either hand.

[@ashley5420]

Probably one of the best interviews i have seen Haye do,fair play to the guy! Cracking career and hell of a fighter!

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

For me...this is the best up Front interview yet. Just brilliant.

[@adamlees8410]

Really enjoyed this from David. I have no problem with his swagger in the past because if the average guy had his genetics and punchpower we'd all have supreme confidence in ourselves too. He was honest about his losses and humble with it so fair play to the man. Great career and great mentality for a champion.

[@PremiertypeR]

David haye was a pinnacle to British boxing. Love him or hate him, he gave us some good entertainment.

[@oliverhenn4219]

100 percent. Love the Hayemaker. Was also a fantastic boxer

[@Jedstop]

What do you mean he was a pinnacle? You are saying he is the best British boxer ever?

[@PremiertypeR]

@@Jedstop not saying he was goat. Cruiserweight champ & heavyweight. Not a bad accomplishment is it.

[@Jedstop]

@@PremiertypeR You obviously don’t understand what pinnacle means then.

[@PremiertypeR]

@@Jedstop the most successful point; the culmination. "he had reached the pinnacle of his career"

[@atifmir7409]

There is no denying that a prime Haye was a sight to see and one of the very best.

[@markstephenson1466]

I’ve always followed him,since the start..he’s a class act and so down to earth….proper fighter realist..x

[@stevendodd1987]

Only 5mins in but I’m sure everyone who was a kid growing up watching the Rocky movies can relate to what David said 👍

[@rozza4387]

Haye was a superb fighter. Cruiserweight and Heavyweight champ! Respect mate. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥊🥇

[@jezedwards3858]

The “Johnny Wilkinson” of boxing, picked up a lot of injuries due to lack of size in the modern heavyweight division. So exciting to watch in his earlier fights and, in his later career gave Del (when he was at his best) a boxing lesson and sparked him out in the 5th…something Fury couldn’t do in three fights. Awesome fighter.

[@TheClassifiedMan]

One of my favourite fighters, exciting af, very very talented and could end a fight with one punch always had everyone on the edge of their seats, well done David Haye.

[@Stubbz83]

Whether you like David haye or not it’s still worth listening to him talk

[@jamesmoran7015]

I've always like David for his explosive power, but after what he went through with Bellew 1 fight and still never quit, that is the epitome of someone who you want on your side in the trenches. A proper warrior. He couldn't even walk straight and still battled on. Heart of a lion in my opinion

[@garyewins2858]

Top man...speaks so well..at his pomp was class..klitcho was the turning point where he just got out boxed and under performed ..from then on the body just broke down..bellew himself said he would of never beaten him at his best...

[@bradleythompson2644]

I’ve not heard Bellew say that (not arguing that he didn’t), but I definitely watched him say he always would have beat Hayw because styles make fights. I happen to agree with your opinion on if that had happened. Ol Tony’s never been the most consistent in his comments 🤷‍♂️😂

[@JHBoxingFan]

Great interview. Didn’t live the life in the same way as Aj, and ultimately, his body let him down in the end, but can’t knock the career he had and the box office nights. Haye v Bellew 1 still probably the most excited I’ve ever been for a boxing match.

[@terryduckworth5105]

Strange comment

[@hawaiianprestigecars8493]

Haye Bellew 1 is misunderstood, Haye would have never lost that fight if his achilles wouldn’t have snapped.

[@benjaminmcroy8948]

S, 😮. Zx3,kslk

[@JHBoxingFan]

@@terryduckworth5105 says a guy named after a coronation street character!? 🤔

[@robf81]

A young injury free Cruiserweight Haye was unbelievable. Explosive.

[@Waynegreenandco]

Then he ran into a old past his best carl thompson and got his jaw bent lol

[@robf81]

@@Waynegreenandco in fairness he learned a valuable lesson in that fight. Old or not Thompson was some man for one man

[@thiefoftomorrow]

In his absolute prime….. extremely exciting to watch and a handful for anyone on the planet

[@celloassini9117]

Great interview. And i agrie with a lot of the comments this guy was top dtaw in the late naughties and into the next decade. If it wasemt for tne injuries i think he could have carried on longer. A true British great💯👊

[@chrisjohnson2914]

Very honest very humble well spoken and a legend of the sport!! Very entertaining and hard as nails

[@noctislucis5862]

The way Simon’s face and eyes light up when he starts talking about Fury is crazy. He’s such a massive Fury fanboy. I bet he dreams of hearing Fury say “Get up there my boy!” as he bends over.

[@theconsistentnoddy9851]

David came across well, gave us some great nights over the years which I’m grateful of 🇬🇧

[@Viking-y3s]

Really good watch this, thought haye was actually refreshingly honest for the most part, especially around the klitschko fight. Always enjoyed watching his fights, absolute monster at cruiser, his career should be remembered for what he achieved not how it ended! A prime haye and usyk at cruiser would have been epic

[@tro1239]

Ive always enjoyed Haye, just a wild weird fella. Was a great Cruiserweight also, when he sparked Macarenelli it was a mental night

[@markaldridge389]

I remember David Haye, his fights used to pack out bars and clubs. Good times

[@chrisyboymaloney2858]

Simon, stop interjecting mid sentence ; let the person finish please.

[@RasGreenthumb]

He has a terrible habit of finishing peoples sentences when he has lost interest in the answer. Very jarring

[@mrb018538]

@@RasGreenthumbstraight out of the Piers Morgan style of interview. It’s so fucking annoying. Interrupting and trying to finish a sentence for someone 🥱 Try interviewing like Steven Bartlett.

[@pauljames6721]

Yeah exactly, it’s really annoying. He also has a habit of getting brave by saying things like “dogshit performance”. I’m sure David knows it wasn’t a great fight but he needs to have some respect when he’s talking to fighters.

[@stennilsen9584]

its needed with Haye😂

[@AdamHarris-r3v]

He's an idiot. It's very rude in my opinion. Doesn't like david anyway if you've seen the interview with Tony bellew.

[@jordanjoepetts]

One of the most athletic heavyweights of modern times. Freakish power especially for his size, lightning fast hands and the reflexes of a cat. I’d bet on him to beat any of the current crop of heavyweights except perhaps Usyk and Fury, it’s a shame his injuries were always so prevalent.

[@markchawner1586]

Haye was Class, Undisputed and out on his own at Cruiserweight, beyond question. Shame his fight with Fury at Heavyweight never came off .... 🥊🥊👑

[@joemadden4817]

David Haye was such a great cruiserweight and brought big heavyweight nights back ti Britain. Played the part of the villian well and I was always a fan

[@adampenly5817]

Smart guy who did what he had to do Fair play to him he achievid everything he set out to do we should ultimately be proud to have had the man like him to tell us his amazing story

[@2010begley]

David is honest and a real guy I wish him all the best he deserves it 🥊

[@John_Wood_]

What a warrior, even past it and on one leg against Bellew he didn't give an inch.

[@TheBigFluff88]

What a fighter! Haye in this day and age would be an absolute global superstar, he came 10 years too early. Regardless still smashed it.

[@Soloadriantraveler]

I loved David Haye and I remember seeing him on the front of the paper when he beat valuev in the Union Jack 🇬🇧 shorts and his gladiator hair style. He looked the part and got people interested in him and boxing 🥊

[@Lucarocks92]

Still my favourite boxer of all time. He brought so much excitement to a dead heavyweight division. His speed and power was a joy to watch.

[@James-lk9ho]

Great interview!! One of the best so far

[@marvinwright7656]

Haye had a decent career but I believe he could have took it to another level with the raw talent he possessed. Very entertaining boxer.

[@Midlife_mike]

I do like Dave. Can always get a laugh out of him and he always entertained 👍🏻

[@jamiegreymusic]

I’m a big fan of simon, sometimes I just wish he would interrupt less during these. Ask the questions, let the guy answer and then speak again when he’s finished

[@michaelboxing6987]

I love it how Jordan always gets hammered by Eddie Hearn 😂😂

[@againstall4agsandtrans511]

"U glassed me" 😂😂 classic

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

LOL

[@arnisonxxvi]

Glarrsed 😂😂😂

[@ryiin]

Genuinely, Haye was the most exciting fighter of his generation.

[@francescoschettino5726]

hes the most exciting fighter of the last 25 years

[@mateo52malecki]

​@@francescoschettino5726exactly

[@Paulcat]

Haye was a fantastic boxer cruiser weight and heavy weight cannot say he didn’t have a good career he’s healthy and made a lot of money

[@burlesque809]

David Haye watches re-runs of fights and still can’t predict the winner

[@EnjoytheQ.]

Hahahaha your so funny, w⚓️

[@dojo1371]

😂

[@lifes-entertainment2484]

You Bren taken for a mug. Listen

[@Lucarocks92]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@invincible0463]

He was my favourite boxer at the time, so exciting to watch. Injuries held him back alot just wish he couldve got one more big fight healthy after klitchko

[@pikeyandclaire]

The true heart of a lion of Haye carrying on with the rupture, opened my eyes to him. Will always admire his guts and changed my opinion of him.

[@Ads20105]

Had some great nights watching David haye i personally think he put heavyweight boxing back on the map

[@okiv99]

Yh back on the map in the UK. None of ur british fighters are worldwide superstars like a mike tyson was. Nobody cares about then outside the uk.

[@garyhillman4993]

Okiv 99 - yeah yeah yeah Lennox Lewis my friend whooped all your drop outs including Tyson !!

[@Ads20105]

@okiv99 you mad because of Wilder I get it

[@leonardnugent738]

Very honest interview, well done & thanks

[@bigdaddy4069]

David Haye - One of those natural athletes who'd of done well at whatever sport he'd chosen. Wasnt nearly active enough to fullfill his potential.

[@thatguy-eg8el]

What evidence?

[@trollgoodman7808]

​@@thatguy-eg8elHe ran the 100 meter in 4 seconds at school 💪

[@joegugg4129]

@@trollgoodman7808 Those explosive methods messed him up more in the gym than in the ring

[@bigdaddy4069]

@thatguy-eg8el I think that's probably a joke fella

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@joegugg4129 I agree. Those methods are beneficial to young men but detrimental to older men. He should have changed training styles once hit turned 30.

[@michealdexter1188]

2 men that both love the sound of their own voice lol

[@Compassiron1]

Pretty handy on a podcast tbf

[@treyakasprings]

Not a mark on his face tells its own story. Never underestimate the human spirit you just never know

[@barryjones2387]

Not a mark on his face because he didnt fight anyone any good

[@davemanndem]

1 of 3 to do it at cruiser and heavy great fighter loved watching him

[@kevinbrown3482]

One of the best showman boxers we ever had just had tons on injuries 🥊

[@tomhowarth8346]

I loved David D Haye growing up watching him on sky, he has the swag and could back it up, massive puncher he had a touch of stardust for sure. Prime Haye beats Bellew in the 1st round and Tony knows that himself. Would be nice for Jordan to ask a question and let the star of the show answer it but we he is a narcissist so it's got to be about him!

[@aavdevelops1615]

I remember in primary school he did say he wanted to be a boxing champion....and he done it.

[@westerling8436]

Me too

[@Boxing_fan-dc7zn]

​@westerling8436 can you name me a person in the class at our primary school?

[@aavdevelops1615]

​@@Boxing_fan-dc7znyou went there too?

[@EnjoytheQ.]

@@westerling8436 me 3

[@TheKing-tl8si]

And me

[@GreatandFirst]

If Simon listened to his guests and didn't interrupt so much, his interviews would be so much better.

[@truthwinsuk8056]

Cruiserweight legend

[@dannytoward578]

Heavyweight tosser

[@md4933]

Johnny Nelson had a bigger legacy at cruiserweight, & a man 16 years senior to haye mullared him also cruiserweight..

[@billybattsshinebox8559]

Always loved David Haye a British boxing legend who unfortunately nowadays gets remembered for his shithousery not his boxing legacy,how he went through the ranks ironing people out bitd was awesome

[@Jimmyr-mb3fp]

Haye was great to watch Quick , explosive, and the dynamite he carried in that right hand was unreal

[@PaulDoherty-ex2vy]

DH wasn't everyone's cup of tea but I was a big fan and loved not only his style in the ring but his promotion and press conferences were nearly as outstanding as his hayemaker! Great career

[@richardjones9976]

Great podcast great host getting the facts out love it AJ for the win to show he's back to top 3 heavyweights undercards gonna be interesting. Keep the interviews coming.

[@marknorman5038]

You know what I wasn't sure what this would be but, nice guy. Came across well and he has gained respect here. Hope to see you down The Den soon David

[@John-lq5kz]

One of if not the best fighters we've ever produced

[@NeilCooksey]

Remember he made UK boxing fans think we had our own Holyfield. What came after wasn’t what we’d hope but he did take us on that journey to think he could. I want forget how excited that was at the time. 🥊❤

[@rosshaugh7937]

Shaggy saying he didn't come back for the money is a little fib, i reckon..

[@harrys1505]

Well you know what they say about opinions........

[@rosshaugh7937]

@@harrys1505 you’re a wise man, Harry 🤣

[@whoflungdung80]

Id always watch Haye, mans a boxing legend.

[@simonhilton41]

David Haye great fighter to watch & personality with it shame about all injuries he got but still became world champ all credit to him 👍

[@Big-BuzinezzEnt]

Miss these days British boxing was Popping, Haye, Bellew, groves, Frosh, Degale, Joshua was coming up, Dillian, the list of good fighters and good fights was huge

[@i3atesy]

Say what you want about haye but he was a showman and on he's best night he was one of the best and as you seen in them bellew defeats he's not a quitter through the years we seen the best of fighters quit he went out on he's shield and never ever complained or made excuses for them defeats and gave probs too bellew fair play

[@sleepydank8330]

David The Haymaker Haye! The man, the myth the legend. He should join forces with Adam Booth again for the comeback

[@boxingmonkey8621]

He’s done mate He ain’t coming back from anywhere Let the guy enjoy his retirement

[@sleepydank8330]

@@boxingmonkey8621 He’s not done, he just said if he can get his lower legs right he can still continue

[@boxingmonkey8621]

@@sleepydank8330 Realistically who would Haye fight Jai Opetai would obliterate him at Cruiser Even at Heavy I would take the entire Top 15 to beat him The 2024 version of Haye doesn’t get past Moses Itauma He would get seriously hurt Bloke hasn’t fought in 6 YEARS

[@sleepydank8330]

@@boxingmonkey8621 Moses ituamu wouldn’t last 5 rounds haye has not lost his power, David is a seasoned veteran and he trains all the time a fit haye beats the like of whyte, Parker, joyce ect. He couldd fight manual char or hellinus as a first fight

[@SunniAthari]

One of the best boxing interviews

[@adamm5186]

He had some great fights and was entertaining to watch. Glad he’s in good health

[@hrishikeshricky3130]

Speaks so well - should be in politics or inspirational speaking - lucky to have seen Haye fight live once 🇬🇧

[@paulhemi3157]

David Haye the Legend 💪👊

[@peternagy-im4be]

The Haye Bellew press conference with Eddie Hearn remains one of the best until this day. Yes i know much of it was contrived but still it was great viewing. Definitely a way to sell a fight.

[@juliusvraykov6124]

If David can come back and be successful - that's gonna be one of the greatest comebacks in the history of boxing. I wish him well and somehow in the face he looks like the 2013 version of David Haye.

[@jabjabgrab123]

LOVED HIS RISE THROUGH SETANTA SPORTS MOVING ONTO BOX OFFICE, HE WAS MUST WATCH TV

[@justincobb9593]

My favorite heavyweight champ wasn't the best of all time but a very entertaining fighter in a dull Klitschko era. Should be a HoF but we will see.

[@leecorcoran6174]

The good thing is David has made the whole boxing public loads of money with his amazing predictions 😂😂😂💰💰💰💰💰💰🥊🥊👍👍

[@j-uk2189]

David haye was a force of nature but the party life and the lifestyle in general outside of the ring caught up with him!

[@jampotblair]

He doesn’t even drink

[@rhysmaiden9715]

@@jampotblair he does

[@ryanmichael7795]

The party lifestyle never really caught up with him. I think the issue was he set his goal to leave boxing as soon as he turned 30 which was just after he fought wladamir (which would have been the fairytale way to go out if he won) but because that result didnt go his way he was stuck in limbo about what to do. He barely fought for the next 2 years and then the injuries he picked up in the build up to both tyson fury fights pretty much ended his career. The comeback he made years later was all a bit half assed

[@j-uk2189]

@@ryanmichael7795 When you’re training, and partying, you’re burning the candle at both ends. Cortisol is high, body starts to break down due to unaddressed adrenal fatigue, then injuries take place. Like he mentioned. He would get home at 4 in the morning, get up at 9 and go train. This screams injury incoming prematurely which unfortunately happened. Force of nature though. Genetically blessed, and gave me some great memories! ⭐️

[@j-uk2189]

@@jampotblair I went out on the piss with mr haye on several occasions in Bond Street. He knows about them days ;)

[@jgs1994]

Love upfront when the boxers are on.

[@markvincent5241]

Very good interview, think David has closed a few perceptions people had about him. Comes across as a very decent bloke.

[@Mcmahon143]

Simon said on this show before when he had Tony Bellew on that he doesn’t like David Haye and now he is on the show

[@SamP_YouTube]

Not looking someone on a personal level shouldn’t prevent potential opportunities at a professional level.

[@brianfl4155]

A great Lodge boy ....could punch like a mule ....great interview

[@jonnyhull7860]

He was an amazing cruiserweight and a good heavyweight

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

David Haye planning on another comeback, man I love this guy