British boxing legend's son joins ARSENAL as he takes next step in dream of 'becoming the world's best footballer'
That's exactly what has happened now, as the son of a British heavyweight legend has signed with Arsenal.
David Haye 's 11-year-old boy Kingston has joined the Gunners' academy from Sutton United, where he was named the U11s player of the year in 2024.
The Hayemaker even says that his son, a budding midfielder, aspires to be 'the world's best footballer' and is 'extremely dedicated to the cause'.
High hopes and high praise from a father who knows a thing or two about sporting success - and rearing the next generation.
Haye, who became the undisputed world cruiserweight champion in 2008 and later lifted WBA heavyweight crown, has also produced a rising tennis star in the form of his other son Cassius.
Kingston's arrival at Arsenal was first reported by Mail Sport's Jeorge Bird.
But it turns out that father Haye predicted his son's precipitous rise over a year ago when he celebrated the Sutton U11s award, writing on Instagram: 'I am incredibly proud of my son, Kingston.
'At just 10 years old, he has won the Under 11's Sutton Player of the Year award. He is part of an excellent team at Sutton, which has been instrumental in teaching him the essential fundamentals to one day reach his full potential.
'Kingston is extremely dedicated and is pursuing his dream of becoming the world's best footballer. Stay tuned!'
Kingston will hope to follow a similar trajectory as his dad in his resepctive sport, but even imitating older brother Cassius would be a good start.
Cassius, 17, has a 74 per cent win rate in tennis and is ranked 1,924th on the ITF Junior Tour.
Celebrating his elder son's birthday earlier this year, Haye wrote: 'My eldest son had just turned 17... and I honestly can't believe how fast the years have flown.
'From a fearless little boy to a focused young man, he's now living on his own and competing full-time on the Spanish tennis circuit since last August.
'I'm incredibly proud of the way he's chasing his sporting dreams with discipline and maturity beyond his years. He's grown into a beautiful young man — inside and out… and at 6'4, he's now officially taller than me (not that I'm bitter about it).
'Big things ahead. Watch this space.'
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