Will Haye's Speed And Power....

[SmarterChild]

Be effected at all by him moving to Heavyweight?

[Stickman]

Only slightly, and considering that other heavyweights are similarly handicapped, it won't matter much. He'll take his handspeed with him. As far as power is concerned, remember, he'll be ****ing with the big boys, so his power, relatively speaking, will be diminished slightly, but he shouldn't suffer greatly and I think he'll prove to have more than enough power to get the job done. His real problem is going to be the way he fights. I don't know if it's because he's used to fighting smaller guys, but he fights low, among other problems, and I see him getting his ass lit up quick if he faces an experienced heavyweight with a good chin that can ****.

[WLAD OWNS]

All I know for sure is that Haye will crumble when he gets hit with a flush shot from a real heavyweight that can punch.

[deanrw]

It depends on how much weight he puts on. If he puts on too much, he will lose both speed and power as he gets much of his power from his quickness.

If he fights at no higher than 220, he will carry lots of speed still. His right hand will still carry good power, but not one punch power. He will have to work to get his KO's at heavy.

He should try to maintain himself at no more than 220. He will need his speed and reflexes if he is going to have any success at all as a heavyweight. I think he will become a solid contender, but if he keeps aiming for Wlad, he will need a lot of luck on his side to topple him. He would have an awful time trying to get past Wlad's jab and I cannot envision it happening. I have been wrong before and will be again, but Wlad just holds too many physical advantages IMO.

[Dorian]

It depends on how much weight he puts on. If he puts on too much, he will lose both speed and power as he gets much of his power from his quickness.

If he fights at no higher than 220, he will carry lots of speed still. His right hand will still carry good power, but not one punch power. He will have to work to get his KO's at heavy.

He should try to maintain himself at no more than 220. He will need his speed and reflexes if he is going to have any success at all as a heavyweight. I think he will become a solid contender, but if he keeps aiming for Wlad, he will need a lot of luck on his side to topple him. He would have an awful time trying to get past Wlad's jab and I cannot envision it happening. I have been wrong before and will be again, but Wlad just holds too many physical advantages IMO.

I agree 100%

[Silencers]

He looked OK when he fought Bonin, the thing he has to be careful of is not bulking up too much, he shouldn't weigh more thena 220-225. If he comes in at that weight, I think his speed will be OK. He's a guy that uses his speed to generate his power so his power should be OK as well.

Another question that I have is whether his chin will be better at heavyweight.