“Once you share a ring with someone, go to war with someone... you have a different type of respect for someone.”

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The speaker is saying that sharing intense, physical conflict with someone changes how you feel about them. After facing someone in the ring or in war, you may respect them in a deeper way. The quote suggests that conflict can create recognition of another person's toughness and character.

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Originally said in English.

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About David Haye

British former professional boxer

David Haye is a British former professional boxer, active from 2002 to 2018. He is known for winning major titles in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, and for being the first British boxer to reach the final of the World Championships as an amateur. Haye held the European cruiserweight title from 2005 to 2007, then the unified and Ring magazine cruiserweight championship from 2007 to 2008. He later won the WBA heavyweight title from 2009 to 2011. As an amateur, he earned a silver medal at the 2001 World Championships.

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