David Haye, a former world champion boxer, says Muhammad Ali is the greatest heavyweight of all time. Haye shared his opinion during a recent chat with Froch on Fighting.
Haye, who's from Bermondsey, is one of Britain's best fighters. He won world titles in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. He was known for his big hits, great speed, and power in the ring.
In 2008, Haye made a splash with a second-round stoppage over Enzo Maccarinelli. He then moved up to heavyweight and won the WBA strap from Nikolai Valuev in a majority decision. After that, he defended his title against John Ruiz and Audley Harrison.
But Haye's career wasn't all wins. He lost to Wladimir Klitschko and twice to Tony Bellew. In 2018, he hung up his gloves due to ongoing injury troubles.
In a recent interview with Froch on Fighting, Haye was asked who he thinks is the best heavyweight ever. His answer? Muhammad Ali. Here's what he said:
"Muhammad Ali, for me, for a bunch of different reasons, inside the ring, outside the ring, what he stood for, how much heart he had, how he carried on, everything he stood for. Massive Ali fan."
Ali was a game-changer in heavyweight boxing. He brought new speed, wit, and charisma to the sport. But he wasn't just a great boxer. Ali was also a powerful voice for civil rights and became a global icon.
Ali's career was full of highlights. He won Olympic gold in 1960 and became world champion in 1964 by beating Sonny Liston. He had a famous trilogy of fights with Joe Frazier, including the 'Thrilla in Manila'. And who can forget his upset victory over George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle'?
Ali's legacy goes beyond his courage in the ring. He's remembered for his shows of resistance outside the ring too. It's clear why Haye, and many others, consider Ali the greatest heavyweight of all time.
