Boxing World Reacts To David Haye’s Retirement

Carlos ToroJune 13, 2018, 11:30 pm

Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion David Haye has announced his retirement from the sport of boxing, and social media lit up with boxers and promoters reacting to the news.

After Haye released a lengthy statement and accompanying video on his website, the boxing world took to social media to react to the news and congratulate Haye on a successful career.

Below are a number of tweets from the boxing community giving their take on Haye retiring:

I was lucky enough to train alongside @mrdavidhaye for a while, but the man that is sometimes portrayed in the media is not the man that I got to know. He was always very generous to me and I’ll remember that. An amazing career. Good luck in retirement big man pic.twitter.com/HqnCRTSJYX

— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) June 12, 2018

Congratulations to @mrdavidhaye on a fantastic career. Delighted to work with him on some of his biggest nights in the sport including this very special one at a rainy but electric Upton Park. All the best for the future David. pic.twitter.com/hwQ0nh5vwz

— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) June 12, 2018

Wishing my good friend @mrdavidhaye a Happy retirement! You have always been there for me and my family. Put your feet up & enjoy life champ, you’ve had an amazing boxing career! — pic.twitter.com/tFTIf9YmEJ

— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) June 12, 2018

Massive respect to @mrdavidhaye he’s provided us with years of entertainment & made us proud. Good luck with any future venture, wishing you all the best boss —- pic.twitter.com/BzF3KTgZDa

— Frank Bruno MBE (@frankbrunoboxer) June 12, 2018

Well done on a brilliant career. Much to offer the sport going forward so the very best to you in your next career !

— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) June 12, 2018

Massive respect for @mrdavidhaye . His cruiser fights — forget the recent one. gave me some good advice in his gym as well. Earned retirement

— Nathan Gorman (@GormanBoxing) June 12, 2018

Happy Retirement to @mrdavidhaye you’ve had a… https://t.co/KrEPVqi8fK

— Shane McGuigan (@McGuigans_Gym) June 12, 2018

Training side by side has been a privilege. I’ve learned so much from you and for that I am truly grateful! As you say it’s not the end it’s the beginning of a new chapter! @mrdavidhaye #aintnostoppingusnow #THEHAYEMAKER #THEJUGGERNAUGHT pic.twitter.com/752chTt3nf

— Joe Joyce (@JoeJoyce_1) June 12, 2018

Happy retirement to @mrdavidhaye one of the most exciting fighters to come from these shores, seen it done it won it. Enjoy brother —— pic.twitter.com/FucEVqnOmS

— Curtis Woodhouse (@curtiswoodhous8) June 12, 2018

Happy retirement to @mrdavidhaye on a fantastic career. A man that can sometimes wrongly portrayed through media etc, I trained in his gym for a lengthy period of time and he was always a all round decent fella. Now go enjoy the fruits of your labour big man. #TheHayemaker —- pic.twitter.com/Pc4VJeqBij

— Conrad Cummings (@ChampCummings) June 12, 2018

Known you @mrdavidhaye over 20 years. I’m proud of everything you’ve achieved in the ring. Mission accomplished! On to the next. pic.twitter.com/KkNLNlU9Of

— Ashley Theophane (@AshleyTheophane) June 12, 2018

The 37-year-old Haye ends a career that started in 2002 with a 28-4 (26 KO) professional record, losing his last two fights, both to former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew. The full statement can be read at this link and his retirement video can be seen in the video above.