David Haye: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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David Haye

British boxer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

A few ex-girlfriends in my teens. I didn’t know how to treat a lady.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

To my father, who was aggressively indifferent to what I was doing. He did say sorry to me when he was dying and I don’t think I was very gracious.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 February 2026 source ↗

Vanessa Redgrave British actress and activist

I would very, very much like to say sorry to my mother, for all the times I told her I hadn’t got the time to talk.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Marina Abramović Performance artist

To myself. I am my harshest critic.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗

Rylan Clark-Neal English media personality

To the British public for my time on X Factor.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2019 source ↗

Being let down by people I trust always stings.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗

Muhammad Ali – he made boxing the glamorous sport it is today. Last month I launched a petition to grant him an honorary knighthood.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗

Right now – I’ve 35 years of experience to understand how to make the most of every day.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗

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