TWO young boxers met their sporting hero and were his guests of honour for an event in Hull.
David "Hayemaker" Haye met fans Millie O'Neill and Nas Stowell during his Gloves Are Off tour when it came to the KC Stadium this week.
The two youngsters not only got to meet their boxing idol, but were also invited to dine with him at the top table alongside Sky Sports ringside presenter Johnny Nelson.
Life For A Kid arranged for the youngsters to meet David Haye, as they have both been supported by the charity and are keen boxers.
Nas, 12, has ADHD and lives with his family in Hessle.
The Hessle High School pupil said: "It was really good. I got to sit at the top table with David Haye and Johnny Nelson.
"I was really excited and really happy.
"Mr Haye spoke about his boxing and his career and I thought that was really cool.
"We got a picture of Millie and me standing with him and I took it to school the day after.
"My mates were jealous of me."
Both youngsters, who box at amateur boxing clubs, have also been promised a special gift in the post from David.
Millie, 14, who lives in the Avenues area of west Hull, said it was a total shock to be invited to sit at the top table.
The pair had originally sat in the crowd at a different table but were called up to the top table.
Millie, a pupil at Kelvin Hall School in west Hull, said: "I was excited, but I was a bit nervous, too.
"I didn't know what to say.
"He said 'hello' to me and asked me if I was a boxer, too."
Millie is the youngest ever patron of Life For A Kid and boxes at Hull Saints ABC.
The charity supports her sporting career as Millie is undergoing a number of assessments as she is believed to be on the autistic spectrum.
Dean Hoggard, of Life For A Kid, said: "We sponsor both Millie and Nas and they both wear Life For A Kid boxing shorts.
"When the David Haye event came up, I asked the organisers if they could meet him as it would really inspire them to carry on boxing.
"They were treated really well. When they went up to the top table it was fantastic and the charity got mentioned a few times, which was great for us.
"It was a really good night and really enjoyable for them. It put some big smiles on some faces, which is what it's all about.
"Life for A Kid is looking at opening its own boxing gym next month.
"We have a premises in Beverley Road and we're just waiting for planning permission.
"We're hoping half will be a boxing gym and half will be a sensory room.
"It will offer boxing, nutrition and cooking lessons."
