David Haye: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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Recorded David Haye 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

Ice-T American rapper and actor

My kids, for not being around much.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 November 2015 source ↗

Everybody I’ve lost to suicide. When someone dies in that tragic way, you always feel you could have done more.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 July 2025 source ↗

Jess Phillips British politician

Luke. It’s hard growing up with a heroin addict, and I treated him in his vulnerability in a way I would never have treated anyone I worked with.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 April 2018 source ↗

Eddie Izzard British comedian and actress

Nelson Mandela, because I didn’t do enough to stop apartheid. Now I have hopefully made amends.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 May 2016 source ↗

Being let down by people I trust always stings.

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 ↗

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 ↗

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