The way I look at it, this fight has huge impact on the fan base of these fighters. If Haye wins, people will say "See what happens when Wlad finally fights a decent fighter" and if Wlad wins "just shows how overrated Haye was"
I'm excited, its an interesting fight, but the outcome will be devistating for the career of the loser. IMO
The way I look at it, this fight has huge impact on the fan base of these fighters. If Haye wins, people will say "See what happens when Wlad finally fights a decent fighter" and if Wlad wins "just shows how overrated Haye was"
I'm excited, its an interesting fight, but the outcome will be devistating for the career of the loser. IMO
neither can really be exposed imho.
haye has stamina problems and is chinny.
wlad is chinny and is scared to pull the trigger for the big right hand.
we already knew this. the fight only confirms what we already knew to be true.
both have been fighting sub-par oppostion, but that's not really their fault cause the HW is garbage.
even if wlad loses to haye (not gonna happen) but if he does.. and haye then beats vitali.... wlad will still have a great legacy then haye.. cause haye is gonna retire anyways...
How do you figure that? Haye will have unified two divisions in the sport and will have defeated the two most dominant heavyweights of the past ten years. The Klitschko brothers would have longevity over Haye, but against much lesser opponents. Personally I'll take quality over quantity every single time.
This is all hypothetical anyway, as I just can't see Haye beating either brother, let alone both. I will be supporting Haye though, if just for the promise of a unified champ.
I'll agree that Wlad and Vitali will have a great legacy. Ruling the Heavyweight Division for such an extended period of time, plus the brothers angle ads alot of storyline.
But I don't think the loser of this fight can really land another big payday fight. (Barring a rematch, or against Vitali)
Then again, i'm not counting their popularity in europe, so I could be way off here, but i think for the american audience, who doesn't usually get to see these guys fight anyway. This is sort of the "last fight" for the loser.
Its the last fight for Haye if he loses, If Wlad loses Then Vitali will beat Haye and Wlad won't retire, or Haye will just retire as champion and Wlad will win them back after he's retired.
I'll agree that Wlad and Vitali will have a great legacy. Ruling the Heavyweight Division for such an extended period of time, plus the brothers angle ads alot of storyline.
But I don't think the loser of this fight can really land another big payday fight. (Barring a rematch, or against Vitali)
Then again, i'm not counting their popularity in europe, so I could be way off here, but i think for the american audience, who doesn't usually get to see these guys fight anyway. This is sort of the "last fight" for the loser.