Did Wlad duck Haye to fight Arreola instead?

[PBDS]

To me is seems that way. Haye was practically stalking and calling Wlad out everywhere he went. Wlad showed no interest in a fight, yet he is jumping on the opportunity to fight a lesser opponent in Arreola. Why did Wlad let big bro step in for him, when it was him that Haye was calling out. Not Vitali. Seems kind've like a ***** move to me.

...Arreola is the higher ranked fighter that has actually campaigned at heavyweight more than a couple of fights. If you stalked and called out Wlad would you deserve a shot? You almost have the same resume at heavy that Haye does. Besides, Vitali wanted Haye badly and I'm assuming that little brother deferred to the big mans wishes.

[boxaholic]

Wlad has made a mistake. He should have fought Potvekin first. Insist on Arreola vs Haye. He would fight the winner. That way fans would have an all out war with the winner getting mad props. And then Wlad can destroy the winner.

[Mr. Ryan]

Who has Arreola beaten at heavyweight though? Arrreola has had a lot more fights but Barrett is probably at least as good as anyone Arreola has beat.

Still, you're talking about one fight. One fight at the weight and this is a Barrett who got the fight on the strength of a win over Tye Fields. Arreola has atleast campaigned at the weight for longer.

While Arreola doesn't have that one defining win as a contender, he has beaten guys like Travis Walker (28-1-1), Chazz Witherspoon (23-0), Israel Garcia (19-1), Thomas Hayes (26-1), Malcolm Tann (23-2) and Damian Wills (21-1).

I think those wins trump the Barrett fight.

[Mr. Ryan]

Wlad has made a mistake. He should have fought Potvekin first. Insist on Arreola vs Haye. He would fight the winner. That way fans would have an all out war with the winner getting mad props. And then Wlad can destroy the winner.

That means one less payday to be had by the Klitschkos.

[BrooklynBomber]

Lol, are you guys serious? Haye to Klitschko's is the same as Hatton was to Mayweather, a money fight but really does nothing in terms of achievement.

It's not like David is actually a good fighter, just a beloved symbol for a fading empire and a good meal ticket.

[daggum]

why is everyone ducking cliff couser is what i would like to know. NOW!