By Mark Vester
Jean Marc Mormeck doesn't think David Haye is ready for the challenge of the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali. Mormeck lost his cruiserweight title to Haye in 2007. Now a heavyweight contender like Haye, Mormeck wants a rematch. In his second heavyweight bout, Mormeck will face Fres Oquendo on May 6.
Mormeck didn't like what he saw on Saturday when Haye retained his WBA title with a TKO win over veteran John Ruiz. He said Haye got hit often with Ruiz's jab and either Klitschko would have knocked him out.
"I'm convinced if he'd fought either of the Klitschko brothers instead of (John) Ruiz he would have lost the fight inside the distance," Mormeck told L'Equipe. "He's not yet ready to fight either of them. One day he will be, but it's still too early for him."
Mormeck wants to work his way to a shot at Haye. He thinks the British fighter is very vulnerable. If the Oquendo fight goes as planned, Mormeck will make a big offer to Haye before the end of the year.
"I'm up for it. First of all I just have to convince people that I'm deserving of my place in the heavyweight division. I think I'll come through it. Haye is beatable and I think I can swing a fight against him in my favour," said Mormeck.
"In any case, he's the champion so I'm not in a position to dictate terms. If I come through the Oquendo fight, as I believe I can, we'll be putting an offer (to Haye) on the table."
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