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‘He’s let us down’… David Haye’s amateur club was disappointed after his brawl with British opponent
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David Haye’s amateur club was left disappointed in their former charge after he engaged in a brawl ahead of his domestic dust-up. David Haye‘s career had its moments of controversy, from the build-up to Haye vs Audley Harrison, which was Eddie Hearn’s worst night on the job, to his pre-fight antics against Derek Chisora in 2012. Haye fought Chisora after his loss to Wladimir Klitschko, but ahead of their matchup, the pair got into an intense brawl when Haye launched a punch at Chisora after he got close to his face. His amateur club spoke out on the news about his antics, condemning his behavior. In a segment with BBC News, a reporter summarized the issue: “David Haye trained at the Fitzroy Lodge in Lambeth for six years until he turned professional, the coaches here today say his reputation and theirs have taken a hit.” Roy Connor, a boxing coach for the Fitzroy Lodge spoke on the incident with Haye, who lost to Carl Thompson: “I think it’s disgusting really, two professional athletes to act in that way, ju

This article first appeared on Bloody Knockout and was syndicated with permission.

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