Former heavyweight champion David Haye found himself in hot water during a recent television appearance when he was confronted about his past criticism of Tyson Fury.
The British boxing star faced an intense grilling over his 2013 comments where he labelled Fury as "plastic" in what turned into an unexpectedly tense exchange.
The Awkward Moment That Had Everyone Talking
During the interview, Haye was shown a clip of his previous remarks where he stated: "Tyson Fury is plastic. He's not a real fighter." The presenter didn't hold back, pressing Haye to explain these harsh words nearly a decade later.
Haye attempted to laugh off the situation at first, but the atmosphere quickly turned serious as the interviewer demanded a proper response to what many fans saw as disrespectful comments about the now-undisputed heavyweight champion.
Haye's Attempted Justification
The 42-year-old former boxer tried to contextualise his remarks, explaining: "At that time, Fury hadn't proven himself at the elite level. He'd not fought the top guys."
However, the interviewer countered this by pointing out Fury's subsequent victories over Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder, asking whether Haye now regretted his words given Fury's incredible career achievements.
Fan Reactions Pour In
The exchange has sparked heated debate among boxing enthusiasts, with many taking to social media to share their opinions:
- "Haye looked seriously uncomfortable having to eat his words"
- "Fury proved all his doubters wrong - this is why you shouldn't write off fighters"
- "That interview was brutal but fair - Haye had to answer for those comments"
The tense moment serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in professional boxing, with Fury's subsequent dominance of the heavyweight division making Haye's early criticism appear particularly misguided in hindsight.
