Haye Redeems Himself

tbh we all know he had a bad injury. It doesn't matter if he says it or not, it was one of the craziest things I've ever seen. lots of fighters fight through stuff like broken hands like Bellew did last night or Haye did against Valuev for 10 rounds. But seeing Haye stumbling around like a drunk and going into a phone booth fight with Bellew for 6 rounds on one leg was insane. He was fighting for his career, and he gave it his all. Very very courageous. When I saw it I thought it should have been stopped straight away, he could have gotten seriously hurt. Luckily for him he seemed to take Tony's punches well and was still firing his own punches back. All in all, he hasn't looked great since his comeback. Bad balance, loads of injuries, coordination seems off, power isn't what it used to be... He looked shot to be honest. A shell of what he was, even before the injury. He should retire. He'll have made around 3-5million yesterday if numbers are what they said in the 6-700k range. Maybe even more. Hopefully that's enough for him to retire on. He doesn't need to be a stepping stone. I don't see the harm in Haye and Bellew doing it one more time, personally. A nice bag of cash for the two of them in what's sure to be an awesome fight.

Yeah, amazing courage shown. Shane McGuigan should have let him finish the fight tho. Throw the towel in early if you're gonna...the man fought for 6 rounds whilst barely being able to stay upright ffs, now we gotta listen to how Bellew ''stopped'' Haye. He didn't stop jack sh1t...Haye was stopped by the injury. Don't rate Shane at all. Not surprised he threw the towel in, cos he knows nothing about heart. Haye could've seen out the fight and denied Bellew putting a stoppage on his record

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Yeah, amazing courage shown. Shane McGuigan should have let him finish the fight tho. Throw the towel in early if you're gonna...the man fought for 6 rounds whilst barely being able to stay upright ffs, now we gotta listen to how Bellew ''stopped'' Haye. He didn't stop jack sh1t...Haye was stopped by the injury. Couldn't agree more, either stop the fight after the 6th or let the man see the final bell. Bellew would never stand a chance with the champions and most top 10 heavyweights so he should rematch Haye (if Haye recovers) and call it a day.

Yeah, amazing courage shown. Shane McGuigan should have let him finish the fight tho. Throw the towel in early if you're gonna...the man fought for 6 rounds whilst barely being able to stay upright ffs, now we gotta listen to how Bellew ''stopped'' Haye. He didn't stop jack sh1t...Haye was stopped by the injury. 100% agree

tbh we all know he had a bad injury. It doesn't matter if he says it or not, it was one of the craziest things I've ever seen. lots of fighters fight through stuff like broken hands like Bellew did last night or Haye did against Valuev for 10 rounds. But seeing Haye stumbling around like a drunk and going into a phone booth fight with Bellew for 6 rounds on one leg was insane. He was fighting for his career, and he gave it his all. Very very courageous. When I saw it I thought it should have been stopped straight away, he could have gotten seriously hurt. Luckily for him he seemed to take Tony's punches well and was still firing his own punches back. All in all, he hasn't looked great since his comeback. Bad balance, loads of injuries, coordination seems off, power isn't what it used to be... He looked shot to be honest. A shell of what he was, even before the injury. He should retire. He'll have made around 3-5million yesterday if numbers are what they said in the 6-700k range. Maybe even more. Hopefully that's enough for him to retire on. He doesn't need to be a stepping stone.

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fair enough ,he was up on his feet and ready to find when towel went in doe. I get that part and it makes what he did MORE INCREDIBLE. He refused to quit WHEN HE HAD THE MOST LEGIT EXCUSE IN HIS CAREER TO STAY ON HIS STOOL. That's redemption in my book.

I would call getting knocked thru the ropes kinda brutal. And with his history of backing out of fights and making excuses, this was a revelation. Again, one of the most courageous things ever in a ring. fair enough ,he was up on his feet and ready to find when towel went in doe.

I'm curious to see what his injury actually was. Then I'll decide how much heart he displayed.. the injury was evident, whatever it was, he couldnt put weight on his foot be it a torn muscle or a twisted ankle, he was fighting with a serious disadvantage and when you watch back the video and see when it exactly happens, you see his eyes light up, and Tony then realizes something is wrong with Haye and tries to pounce on him

I did not like Haye b4 this fight. After listening to him after the fight, I do like the dude a lot. Everyone knows he was injured, yet he said he lost fair and squared. Those are big words coming from a guy who really lost to an injury.

Hayes heart was always questioned, but last night he showed he had balls and no quit in him There is no shame in the loss, he came out of it with respect, however he needs to think about his future, if he wants to continue, i wouldnt want to see that happen to him again, it was a dangerous positon to be in The warrior code was on full display last night

Haye's injury is the only obstacle. For sure they'll go for it if he can get healthy. You're right. I hate to say it but the biggest money fight for Haye and Bellew is a rematch

You may have a point. Haye and Bellew chopped up over 8.5M last night. A rematch will likely get near that and I don't know if Hearn or Haymon will want to match it. But, if I am them I look into making it happen. Haye's injury is the only obstacle. For sure they'll go for it if he can get healthy.

Ofcourse he gets some credit. But lets not forget he was fighting a career LHW fringe contender.

Both of them looked like lottery winners after the fight. The rematch swindle will be set in motion soon. You may have a point. Haye and Bellew chopped up over 8.5M last night. A rematch will likely get near that and I don't know if Hearn or Haymon will want to match it. But, if I am them I look into making it happen.

Yeah Haye stuck with it. But he really had to. If Haye does come back he'll be more popular than ever and gain that courageous loser tag we Brits love more than actual winners. Bit like Eubank at the tail end of his career. He is faded but I guess he could beat Dylian Whyte for example and that could be built into a big fight.

I'm curious to see what his injury actually was. Then I'll decide how much heart he displayed..

Bellew knows that. But he is going with it and I don't blame him one bit. Yesterday was another, even bigger, lottery ticket for him than Haye handpicking him. Joshua and Wilder have to be salivating at having such a cherry legitimized and fall right into their laps. Tony will cash in that ticket with one or the other. Both of them looked like lottery winners after the fight. The rematch swindle will be set in motion soon.

dude didn't redeem sh*t. He wasn't even in shape. He look like an old washed up fighter. A guy fights 5 rounds on one wheel and you don't see courage? OK...