David Haye Quotes

Talking back and being quite aggressive about stuff and not giving a care in the world about anyone. So it was more, I think, that way and I think that's what happened in that party when I stood in between two people.

I have a bad habit of fighting to the level of my competition.

You can't go fighting everyone that's harsh towards you.

Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you until you try not to, but you have to react. Normally, I just walk away.

My dad always used to tell me that if they challenge you to an after-school fight, tell them you won't wait-you can kick their ass right now.

I don't avoid confrontation, people should know that.

Rod's not very good at confrontations; he would rather walk away and avoid something rather than go into it.

Don't think because I'm a positive dude, I'm going to always say something nice. If you come at me crooked, one too many times or if too many people came at me crooked too many times in a row, then they're going to get it. I don't always exercise that self control and I don't regret it either.

There are always going to be distractions, push and shove between players. It's about rolling with the punches and enjoying every situation, good or bad.

I was never the person to try and be the centre of attention or to talk a lot. I was always the person who, if you say something, I'd just punch you in your face. For real.

I never picked fights. I'm never going to start to pick fights. If they ask me to fight someone, I'll say yes.

I learned to listen as a good guy, how to fight back without throwing away the heat, and how to fight back while I was still hurting. That part would always keep you in the game and keep you in the match.

I don't advocate violence; but if a man steps on my toes, I'll step on his.

I think it's hard to know how one deals in situations of confrontation until you're actually in there, so I'm not going to speculate on what I would do.

If someone criticizes me, I strike back.

I don't fight people for fun.

I never fought much. It just wasn't my thing. I suppose I could, but I've never got into fights. Not a real one.

I don't think you should always stay calm in a tense situation, because you might not ever confront the problem. Maybe it's better to actually let yourself be tense - and find a solution.

Nowadays, if you are afraid of confrontation, you are not going to do very well.

Over the years, during television interviews, whenever the host or the reviewer or whoever gets cynical and nasty with me, I will behave accordingly. I will defend myself.

A lot of times, you had to beat the bullies at their own game. But the difficulty is not becoming the bully yourself.

I'm not a screamer. I'm confrontational, but I don't think that translates into anger.

I'm interested in conflict and confrontation.

It's kinda cool seeing people having real fights with people they really know.

Not exactly hit them, but I've restrained a few people.