David Haye suffered his first defeat in devastating fashion against a massive underdog

David Haye was rendered devastated after suffering his first loss against a man nobody gave a chance of beating him. Right from his early amateur days, the Brit showcased the talent necessary to go all the way to the top. However, he didn’t always have the discipline. After all, Haye was once kicked out of his local boxing club. Ultimately, the young athlete suffered from overconfidence, and it eventually cost him in a big way. WOW: David Haye once put a beating on Deontay Wilder in preparation for Tyson Fury On September 10, 2004, at Wembley Arena in London, England, David Haye went to war against Carl Thompson for the IBO title. At 40 years of age, the underdog was considered a mere stepping stone for the upcoming fighter, but the reality turned out to be anything but. A 23-year-old Haye started the bout at a frantic pace, landing blistering shots on his rival. With a stoppage appearing close, the future world champion continued to look for the fight-ending shot. However, when it didn’t come, he started to