FORMER boxer David Haye has today arrived at court where he is due to stand trial charged with assaulting a man at a gig.
The 41-year-old former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion allegedly attacked Nickesh Jhala at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Haye was later arrested and charged as he stepped off a plane at Heathrow Airport in June.
The alleged attack took place on October 30, 2021.
Haye has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with assault.
He will give evidence at the two-day trial, which will hear from nine witnesses in total.
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Haye is one of Britain’s most successful boxers – with a record 28 victories and just four defeats in his career.
He spent time as both cruiserweight and heavyweight champion of the world before retiring in 2018.
Haye made a one-fight comeback in September 2021, defeating good friend Joe Fournier in an exhibition clash.
In 2012, the boxer appeared on I’m a Celebrity and came third.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
