David Haye
(1980-), BoxerDavid Deron Haye
Sitter in 1 portrait
British professional boxer who has held world titles in two weight classes. Haye grew up in Bermondsey and started training, aged 10, at the Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club in Lambeth, South London. He is the first British boxer to reach the final of the World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning a silver medal in 2001. He became the first professional British boxer to become a unified cruiserweight world champion in 2008, winning three out of the four major world titles. After moving to heavyweight, he became the WBA champion in 2009. Haye has earned himself the nickname of "The Hayemaker" due to his ability to deliver powerful punches and knock his opponents off balance unnexpectedly.
by Antonio Petronzio
chromogenic print, 21 April 2009
NPG x134427
Comments back to top
We are currently unable to accept new comments, but any past comments are available to read below.
If you need information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service . Please note that we cannot provide valuations. You can buy a print or greeting card of most illustrated portraits. Select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Buy a Print button. Prices start at around £6 for unframed prints, £16 for framed prints. If you wish to license an image, select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Use this image button, or contact our Rights and Images service. We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.