Realistically who do you think will take David Haye's spot against Wladimir?

**The Hammer** · 06-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by texanballer

Who do you all think will accept the right?

I would prefer Valuev, but he doesn't have the courage - he has tiny gonads for such a big man.

I have a feeling Chagaev may do it, since he lost a couple of million dollars in purse when Valuev refused to fight him.

There sure are a lot of people who want the big payday and title shot! Toney, Minto, Johnson, Solis, and more.

**Texanballer** · 06-03-2009, 08:46 PM

I honestly would want to see Chagaev-Wlad. I think Chagaev is very underrated he just hasnt been healthy to show his skills

**The Hammer** · 06-03-2009, 08:56 PM

According to The Ring website, Wlad's management was contacted by over 20 heavyweights today, offering to replace Haye.

**Texanballer** · 06-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Since HBO isnt the main television network controlling this fight they dont have control over who Wlad fights, so i think if HBO dosent like the opponent they just decide not to televise.

**Bigdaddy_Vh** · 06-03-2009, 08:59 PM

this could be Chagaev's chance. Ive always felt like he was the darkhorse of the division. imo he has a serious chance(better than all the other names floating around) of beating Wlad

**The Hammer** · 06-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Bigdaddy_Vh

this could be Chagaev's chance. Ive always felt like he was the darkhorse of the division. imo he has a serious chance(better than all the other names floating around) of beating Wlad

Chagaev would be one of the better choices.

Best: Valuev, Chagaev, Ruiz, Povetkin, Arreola, Dimitrenko

Acceptable, but not the best: Minto, Meehan, Brewster, Johnson, Solis, JC Gomez, Cameron, Grant

Unacceptable: Toney, Holyfield, Maskaev, Rahman, Peter, Thompson

**Texanballer** · 06-03-2009, 09:25 PM

I dont think Ahmet Oner would risk Odlanier Solis' career by putting him in so early against Wlad.

**Kevin Malone** · 06-03-2009, 09:45 PM

I've never seen Chagaev but I think he will get the nod. Is he entertaining to watch?

**The Hammer** · 06-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Kevin Malone

I've never seen Chagaev but I think he will get the nod. Is he entertaining to watch?

No, he's an awkward southpaw like Ibragimov and Thompson, so it will be another not-so-entertaining fight that the Wlad haters will dwell on for years to come. Ruslan is more willing to engage than Ibragimov though.

And Chagaev would be a good win on Wlad's resume.

Realistically who do you think will take David Haye's spot against Wladimir?