Best fights of David Haye
Over 15 years as a professional, David Haye has compiled a 28-4 (26) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. David Haye KOs Enzo Maccarinelli
On March 8, 2008 David Haye, the The Ring, WBA (Undisputed), and WBC cruiserweight champion, met Enzo Maccarinelli, the WBO cruiserweight champion, in a title unification fight. Haye was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Maccarinelli was 27 with a record of 28-1. Haye was on a 10-fight winning streak and Maccarinelli was on a 25-fight winning streak. Haye stopped Enzo Maccarinelli via TKO in the 2nd round. Became the unified cruiserweight champion.
2. David Haye KOs Jean-Marc Mormeck
On November 10, 2007 David Haye fought Jean-Marc Mormeck for the The Ring, WBA (Unified), and WBC cruiserweight titles. Haye was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Mormeck was 35 with a record of 33-3. Haye was on a 9-fight winning streak and Mormeck was on a 2-fight winning streak. Haye stopped Jean-Marc Mormeck via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
3. David Haye KOs Audley Harrison
On November 13, 2010 David Haye defended his WBA heavyweight title against Audley Harrison. Haye was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Harrison was 39 with a record of 27-4. Haye was on a 14-fight winning streak and Harrison was on a 4-fight winning streak. Haye stopped Audley Harrison via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. David Haye defeats Nikolai Valuev
On November 7, 2009 David Haye fought Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Haye was 29 years old with a record of 22-1, and Valuev was 36 with a record of 50-1. Haye was on a 12-fight winning streak and Valuev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Haye won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. David Haye loses to Wladimir Klitschko via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2011 David Haye, the WBA heavyweight champion, met Wladimir Klitschko, the IBF, IBO, The Ring, and WBO heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Haye was 30 years old with a record of 25-1, and Klitschko was 35 with a record of 55-3. Haye was on a 15-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 13-fight winning streak. Haye lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Klitschko.
6. David Haye KOs John Ruiz
On April 3, 2010 David Haye defended his WBA heavyweight title against John Ruiz. Haye was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Ruiz was 38 with a record of 44-8-1. Haye was on a 13-fight winning streak and Ruiz was coming off a win. Haye stopped John Ruiz via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. David Haye KOs Monte Barrett
On November 15, 2008 David Haye faced Monte Barrett in a heavyweight bout. Haye was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Barrett was 37 with a record of 34-6. Haye was on a 11-fight winning streak and Barrett was on a 3-fight winning streak. Haye stopped Monte Barrett via TKO in the 5th round.
8. David Haye KOs Derek Chisora
On July 14, 2012 David Haye fought Derek Chisora for the vacant WBO International and WBA InterContinental heavyweight titles. Haye was 31 years old with a record of 25-2, and Chisora was 28 with a record of 15-3. Haye was coming off a loss and Chisora was on a 2-fight losing streak. Haye stopped Derek Chisora via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant titles.