enlists the help of his old nemesis, Audley Harrison, who becomes his poker mentor in which a bromance quickly unfolds.
One of his biggest successes on his poker journey took place in the Philippines, when against the odds after an intense 48-hour bootcamp with Harrison, Haye entered the Manila stop of the Asia Poker Tour finishing an incredible 28th out of 500 to cash in, which Haye marked as a similar feeling to winning a world title belt.
As part of this challenge, Haye has also been coached by some of the best poker professionals on the circuit, such as Grosvenor Casinos’ sponsored players, Jeff Kimber, Katie Swift and Joe Beevers, who have won more than US$4m between them.
Russell Tamplin, Head of Poker for Grosvenor Casinos, said: “We were all in awe of what David was able to achieve at last year’s Goliath
tournament. To do that well in such a short space of time was extraordinary and we can’t wait to see how he does this year. The challenge now will be to push on and sharpen those skills to take his poker game to another level.”
Speaking about his experience, David Haye answered questions about the documentary.
Looking back over the documentary can you describe what it has been like?
l
It’s been incredible, the journey was transformative. When I accepted the challenge, I had genuinely never played a hand of poker in my life, I didn’t even know if Jokers were used!
l
There were certainly times I thought I may have bitten off more than I could chew, the complexity of the game and time required to learn the basics, before finding my own style was far greater than I had first anticipated.
l
I had to find my own way of learning, I’ve never been one for classrooms, I have to create an environment I enjoy being in.
l
Once things clicked I found I immersed myself in the game, much like boxing it required significant dedication and discipline – of course when lady luck is on your side it always helps!
How does it feel to be a Grosvenor Casinos sponsored player? Considering you were a complete amateur a little over a year ago?
l
It certainly does feel like a sense of achievement. Having played with the best over the last 12 months I appreciate the time and commitment they have made to the game to get to where they are now.
l
To sit shoulder to shoulder with other sponsored players feels notable, a little like when as a rising sportsman you get your first
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