Former heavyweight world champion Herbie Hide has appeared in court accused of punching a plain clothes police officer during a confrontation at his home. The 54-year-old, once crowned WBO heavyweight champion and famed in the ring as the 'Dancing Destroyer', stood before Norwich Magistrates' Court charged with assault following an incident at his gated property in Norfolk. Prosecutors said that after one officer returned to the vehicle, he was punched in the face by Hide. Former heavyweight world champion Herbie Hide has appeared in court accused of punching a plain clothes police officer during a confrontation at his homeRiddick Bowe (left) poses for the cameras with British heavyweight Herbie Hide in February 1993Hide was granted unconditional bail and will stand trial at Norwich Magistrates' Court on December 9. He rose to international fame in the boxing world, first winning the World Boxing Organisation heavyweight title against Michael Bentt in 1994 before reclaiming it in 1997 with a victory over Tony Tucker.

Source: Daily Mail January 04, 2026 15:24 UTC