Ex-World Boxing Champion David Haye Charged with Assault

Former world boxing champion David Haye has appeared in court charged with assault by beating, related to an incident that occurred on 30 October 2021.The 41-year-old former boxer had been arrested at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from abroad. The Metropolitan Police said that the arrest is related to an incident inside a commercial venue in Hammersmith, west London that happened in October last year.

Haye has been accused of attacking Nickesh Jhala at the Hammersmith Apollo. Appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, the former boxer pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault by beating.The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "David Haye - 41 (13.10.80) appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 3. He was arrested and charged with assault by beating after arriving on a flight at Heathrow Airport on Thursday, June 2. The charge relates to an incident at a commercial venue on Queen Caroline Street, W6, on Saturday, 30 October 2021.

"Haye was remanded on unconditional bail and a trial date has been set for September 9 this year. The alleged victim, the police officer investigating the case and three other witnesses are due to give evidence on the new trial date.District Judge Pilling warned Haye to turn up for his trial or he could be jailed, telling the defendant: "You have been charged and pleaded not guilty so there obviously will be a trial. I'm going to grant you bail with no conditions, but you need to be back here for the trial or you can be fined or sent to prison.

A warrant could be issued for your arrest and the trial could go ahead in your absence and you wouldn't be able to give your version of events."The former boxing world champion held three of the four world cruiserweight titles at one point. He retired from the sport in 2018.