Quote Originally Posted by Sovereign
I dont think he'd retire without defending, purely because the entire sport of boxing would consider him a cop-out. He has so much potential, if he won a world title he could really dominate, to turn that down so you can live a pretty boy would make him very very unpopular. He'd get trashed all over the place.

His fan base isn't that big. I don't really think Haye cares about being popular. I was only posting what he said in an interview though, unsure if he'll go back on his word. He seemed pretty certain though. To be honest I can understand where he's coming from. If you're only in it to prove success to yourself, then fair enough. At least he has clear goals.