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HAYEMAKER OR HOWLER? 'BOSH!' MAN SWINGS AND MISSES WITH 'CHIHUAHUA' JIBE!
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HAYEMAKER OR HOWLER? 'BOSH!' MAN SWINGS AND MISSES WITH 'CHIHUAHUA' JIBE!

April 23, 2026|2 days ago| 2 min read|Source: MailOnline (via British Boxers)| 0 comments

David Haye is reportedly continuing a verbal spat, labelling a former reality TV co-star a 'Chihuahua', according to MailOnline. This journalist believes such petty squabbles detract from the 'Hayemaker's' impressive boxing legacy.

David Haye, the 'Hayemaker' himself, has been throwing verbal jabs outside the ring, and frankly, it's not a good look for a man who once held world titles. The MailOnline reports he's doubled down on a 'bullying row' from his reality TV stint, branding former co-star Adam Thomas a 'Chihuahua'. Now, I've seen some proper tear-ups in my time, from the smoke-filled halls of Bethnal Green to the bright lights of Vegas, and this ain't it. Haye, a fighter who once shared the canvas with heavy hitters, is now reduced to playground taunts. It's a far cry from the disciplined aggression we saw when he dismantled Enzo Maccarinelli or outboxed Nikolay Valuev. This isn't the 'sweet science'; it's just a bit of a mess. Where's the grit? Where's the fire that made him a unified cruiserweight king and a heavyweight challenger? British boxing legends like Lennox Lewis or Joe Calzaghe wouldn't be caught dead in such a petty spat. They let their fists do the talking. Haye’s always had a mouth on him, no doubt, but this feels more like a whimper than a roar. He needs to remember his legacy. The 'Hayemaker' should be making headlines for boxing, not for reality TV squabbles. It's time to put the gloves back on, metaphorically speaking, and show some class. This 'Chihuahua' talk? It's just a distraction from the real fight game.

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