Haye: "Wladimir Klitschko Will Be Easy, Won't Go Six"

[ejk22]

In Germany he'll need to not just knock him out but knock him DEAD. And even then he's the outsider for a draw.

I would like you to explain to me where you get this information from? When has a Klitschko fight in Germany gone the distance nevermind ended with a controversial decision from the judges? Seriously point it out to me. You will have a **** of a time doing that because there are 0 instances you can point to.

[ejk22]

thats because rahman fought like a ***** and went into a shell just trying to survive all night yet the moronic haters blame wlad

No that's because as soon as Rahman was hit with the first combo from Wlad, he tasted the power and wanted nothing more to do with Wlad.

[Joe2608]

I don't get why people are so bothered about Haye's trash talk, loads of other fighters do it and people realise they are just promoting the fight, why can't you see Haye is just promoting the fight too?

[paul750]

The fact that Haye seemed so desperate to fight Wladimir without taking more fights makes me think he was scared of slipping on a banana skin. He'll be dangerous for Klitschko, but Klitschko will play it fairly safe at the start and probably hurt Haye in the 3rd or 4th which will lead to an eventual stoppage in the mid rounds. Haye can obviously hurt him, but I don't think he has the range. I'd say it's about 70-30 in Wlad's favour.

A fit Shannon Briggs at a low weight would have a better chance IMO.

[Dave Rado]

No that's because as soon as Rahman was hit with the first combo from Wlad, he tasted the power and wanted nothing more to do with Wlad.

True, but he was a slow, shot fighter who couldn't get past Wlad's jab. Haye is a very mobile, very fast fighter. It won't be another fight like that one.

[Dave Rado]

The fact that Haye seemed so desperate to fight Wladimir without taking more fights makes me think he was scared of slipping on a banana skin.

Where is your evidence that he was desperate? When he moved up he said he was going to fight at least two heavyweights first; but started calling out Wlad immediately, to build up interest in an eventual fight between them. Then after the Barrett fight, it became obvious that both Klitschkos were interested in fighting him straight away. At that point if he'd said "no I'm not ready to fight you yet", he'd have looked like an idiot, so of course he tried to make a fight with them straight away. We'll find out in June whether he bit off more than he could chew or not, but the constant attempt by some Klitschko fans to read the worst possible motives into everything is childish.

The irony is that is Haye really was as bad as some of Wlad's fans pretend he is, then Wlad would deserve no credit for beating him. If you gave him the respect that you want people to give Wlad, you'd get a lot more respect yourself, and so would your favourite fighter, especially if Wlad wins in style.

[paul750]

Where is your evidence that he was desperate? When he moved up he said he was going to fight at least two heavyweights first; but started calling out Wlad immediately, to build up interest in an eventual fight between them. Then after the Barrett fight, it became obvious that both Klitschkos were interested in fighting him straight away. At that point if he'd said "no I'm not ready to fight you yet", he'd have looked like an idiot, so of course he tried to make a fight with them straight away. We'll find out in June whether he bit off more than he could chew or not, but the constant attempt by some Klitschko fans to read the worst possible motives into everything is childish.

Well I'm certainly not a Klitschko fan. I'm also not sold on Haye at all. If Haye had of been serious he would have did his talking in the ring by fighting another decent heavyweight or two. It just seems as though he doesn't really have an interest in being around for very long. Klitschko will still be around for another 3-4 years I imagine, so Haye didn't have to do what he did. It's only going to benefit Klitschko anyway, as Haye will have very little experience of that size and power.

[paul750]

I think a 'Night of Young Heavyweights' would have been far more beneficial to the division and to Haye rather than rushing for this fight. But this is boxing after all, and people don't want to lose their cash cow.

[Dave Rado]

I think a 'Night of Young Heavyweights' would have been far more beneficial to the division and to Haye rather than rushing for this fight. But this is boxing after all, and people don't want to lose their cash cow.

You may be right about that, but I just don't see any need to be cynical about Haye's motives in the absence of evidence.

[Shanks]

im going to go to this fight, even if its in germany just to see Haye KO this mother****er