HAYEMAKER OR HAYE-MARE? 'THE HAYEMAKER'S' REALITY TV ROW!

Well, well, well. Looks like David 'The Hayemaker' Haye is back in the headlines, but not for landing a knockout blow in the ring. No, this time it’s all about a bit of a kerfuffle on the telly box, specifically 'I’m A Celebrity'. Apparently, his 'throuple drama' has resurfaced, and he’s now facing accusations of sexism. You can read all about it over on The Tab, if you're into that sort of thing.

Now, I’ve seen Haye in some proper wars. That chin of his, sometimes it held up, sometimes it didn't. But outside the ropes, it seems he’s still got that knack for drawing attention. Remember the Wladimir Klitschko fight? All that talk, all that build-up, then a whimper. Or the Tony Bellew saga? Two fights, two losses, but plenty of fireworks beforehand. Haye's always been a character, a showman. He’s never shied away from the spotlight, whether it’s for his boxing prowess – and let’s not forget, he was a unified cruiserweight king and a world heavyweight champ – or his personal life.

But sexism? That’s a different kind of jab. The sweet science demands respect, inside and outside the ring. Fighters like Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe, even Naz, they carried themselves with a certain gravitas. Haye's always been a bit more 'out there', a bit more 'Hollywood'. But when you step into the public eye, especially on a reality show, everything gets scrutinised. It’s a far cry from the grit and glory of a proper British boxing night. Let's hope he can navigate this storm better than some of his later career fights.