David Haye - Heavyweight hope?

[ophqui]

After Hayes devastating 45 second knockout of Alex Gurov to win te cruiserweight european title he started talking about a move to heavyweight. What do u think of his prospects as an H/W? I think personally he's already got the cruiserweight division by the throat, easily the most talented fighter in the division, but how would he measure up as an H/W

[illKOu666]

untill he fights Carl Thompson, he aint nothin

[Kimmy]

untill he fights Carl Thompson, he aint nothin

He should have beaten Thompson first time. Haye's chin is a really big problem, too big for world level, he'll end up like Audley Harrison.

[ophqui]

he's been knocked down once in his career, never knocked out, why do u say his chin is a problem?

[RobbieD]

Because unless you have an absolute iron jaw, never been rocked or knocked down in your career then people will always say you have a glass jaw.

Insane I know.

[trinidadpr87]

After Hayes devastating 45 second knockout of Alex Gurov to win te cruiserweight european title he started talking about a move to heavyweight. What do u think of his prospects as an H/W? I think personally he's already got the cruiserweight division by the throat, easily the most talented fighter in the division, but how would he measure up as an H/W

And who has beaten to prove this?
Mormeck,Jones,Bell,and Braithwaite are all ahead of him.

[rudy]

if he wants to test himself make him fight steve cunnigham in an eliminator or Fight academy can bring over Kelvin Davis next. This guy is a knockout waiting to happen ie David haye

[Ranger2408]

He should have beaten Thompson first time. Haye's chin is a really big problem, too big for world level, he'll end up like Audley Harrison.

it wasnt his chin, he just took thompson too lightly and fell in love with his own power and gassed himself out in 4 rounds, prior to that he had thompson all over the place.

[MickyHatton]

it wasnt his chin, he just took thompson too lightly and fell in love with his own power and gassed himself out in 4 rounds, prior to that he had thompson all over the place.

Yep, it was more to do with his poor conditioning those days and his desire to KO Thompson.

It was probably the best thing ever to happen to him.

He needs to fight for a Cruiser title and put on a good show before he moves up!

[Royboy]

I think he is definately for real. I've said before that I believe he is far too strong for the vast majority of cruisers and I truly believe he can be a massive success at heavy.....As long, of course as he doesn't defeat himself first (by his well documented lack of commitment to training etc.)
Imagine what he would have done to Audley and probably Danny Williams last weekend...?

He looks to me as if he is now taking his training seriously and I think he is THE one to watch in this country. As for his power, it really is awesome, I know-I've felt it!