Early predictions: Wlad vs. Haye

[PittyPat]

As good a chance as Haye has, I think some of the issues he had during the Mormeck fight might creep up on him if he doesn't actively seek to iron them out. Namely, that low left arm which leaves him open to any right hand - he can't rely simply on his reflexes to get him out of trouble, because even a cruiserweight like Mormeck was able to clack him hard a good few times (too many times for my liking). Also, Enzo caught him early on in the 1st round of their fight with a very well-placed left hook that sent Haye stumbling all over the place. He absolutely cannot afford to make mistakes like that against a champ like Wlad.

One final thing, and that's clinching - Haye looked rather uncomfortable when clinching with Barrett, and thus should work on his body punches more. He relied on them mostly during the Mormeck fight even though they seemed a bit ineffective in doing much harm, but I didn't see enough of it against Barrett (he mainly went for the head, looking for that instant KO).

[Xplosivo]

There are a lot of similarities here, Both guys have good speed although wlad will be in the ring with someone for the first time whos quicker than him. Both guys can ****, Wlad does the 1-2 carefully while Haye does the 5-6 combos with unbelievable speed.

[KJB]

Wlad, kayo, between the fourth and sixth rounds

[Sox8055]

Am going with Haye, he has the better speed and combos and I think that will be the main factor in this fight.

[KESSLER]

Wlad Klitschko. He's gonna knock Haye out cold.

WAR KLITSCHKO!

[Reggie Miller]

Wlad UD12.

[MindBat]

There is not one indication that this is true, what exactly tells you that Haye is faster? Surely neither his sloppy punching technique or even sloppier footwork.

I'm not the only one who thinks Haye is faster, which is why I stated my opinion. And I've seen highlights of Wald enough to notice that he is pretty much robotic in his execution, though with much improved skills.

MindBat, your sig is disturbing as it is funny.

I sort of visualized it that way before altering it. Kinda is disturbing.

[The RealDeal]

Haye will do the Van Damage !!

[βetamax]

It's a tough one to call because I can see both guys easily getting KO'ed. If I had to put money on the fight I think Wlad is the safer pick.

[MindBat]

If Haye chooses to stand in front of Wald, and not move, like the rest of Wlad's opponents, then he'll be risking getting blasted out by any one of Wlad's punches. Wlad's got knockout power with either hand.

Haye needs to jab, tie Wlad up, and not be stationary.

If he decides to showboat and get's caught by The Steel Hammer, it'll be lights out for Haye.