BOXING legend David Haye has his sights set on an acting career after making his film debut.
The former heavyweight world champ, 44, stars in Under The Gun, a short crime flick which premieres next month.
– also famed for – has always had a desire to forge a career in acting after hanging up his gloves in 2018.
Of his new career, said: “Acting is a discipline, much like – it takes commitment and preparation to deliver.
“I hope the viewing audience receive my acting as well as they have supported my boxing career.”;;
Under The Gun is set to be shown at the British Urban Film Festival on June 25.
David features alongside The Crown and Pirates of the Caribbean actor
A description of the flick on the festival’s website says: “Deep in London’s criminal underbelly, two detectives join a poker game where the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.”;;
Speaking about his acting aspirations in 2016, David said: “When I retire in two or three years I’d like to be an actor.
“I want to reach the heights in acting that I’ve reached in boxing – though that’s a tough ask, I know. I’ll have to start from scratch.”;;
He added: “But I’ve always loved film and I think I’d make a great actor.
“I look at someone like , who came from music, or , who came from wrestling – he’s done amazing, really learned his craft.
“I’d like the credibility of being recognised as a very good actor, I don’t just want cameo roles.”;;
David is in a long-term relationship with model
The pair have previously welcomed other women into their romance – including The Saturdays singer .
