David Haye vs. John Ruiz: who will win?

[KittenFlaps]

I almost guarentee the ref will be VERY strict on the holding in this fight, Ruiz will fall quickly with his main line of defence not made avaliable to him.

Agreed. I hate David Haye, but the guy is quick. If Ruiz can't slow him down by holding this fight shouldn't last too long.

[dans]

I'd like to see Haye KO Ruiz, so the sport can finally rid themselves from him for good.

Unfortunately I don't think it will happen. More than likely, Haye will win a decision in an ugly, ugly, fight.

[Silencers]

Ruiz has always been open to right hands over the top and he's only slowed down with age, I think Haye will take him out of there. But if this becomes a typical Ruiz fight where is becomes a rough, physical fight, Haye could be in trouble because he hasn't been in that type of fight at heavyweight before.

[dans]

Ruiz has always been open to right hands over the top and he's only slowed down with age, I think Haye will take him out of there. But if this becomes a typical Ruiz fight where is becomes a rough, physical fight, Haye could be in trouble because he hasn't been in that type of fight at heavyweight before.

Is it possible that Ruiz could KO Haye? I wonder. I mean obviously anything is possible, but...

[murmagic]

Haye to win by KO

[mellow_mood]

Is it possible that Ruiz could KO Haye? I wonder. I mean obviously anything is possible, but...

I think he can wore him down due to his style.. .and maybe tire him..and maybe win a D..but haye is way younger... and he is no push over ... soo... dont expect a ko from ruiz

[KittenFlaps]

But if this becomes a typical Ruiz fight where is becomes a rough, physical fight, Haye could be in trouble because he hasn't been in that type of fight at heavyweight before.

That's true. Ruiz definitely throws more punches than Valuev does.

[ghettocelebrity]

I think Haye will win a boring decision due to ruiz's hit and hold style.

[Silencers]

Is it possible that Ruiz could KO Haye? I wonder. I mean obviously anything is possible, but...

I don't think it would happen with one punch but as I said, if it becomes one of those tough, physical fights he might be able to grind Haye down and stop him in the later rounds. And who knows? It could happen with one punch, Ruiz had enough power to hurt Holyfield.

That's true. Ruiz definitely throws more punches than Valuev does.

Yeah, he also knows how to use his size in the clinches much more and he closes the gap quicker than Valuev. I expect Haye to take the blueprint that Jones laid out against Ruiz though, move, potshot and keep the fight at long range.

[KittenFlaps]

I expect Haye to take the blueprint that Jones laid out against Ruiz though, move, potshot and keep the fight at long range.

Exactly. I was watching the Ruiz Jones fight a bit ago to get a better grip on how Haye Ruiz would go. The difference between Jones and Haye is that Haye is probably going to be incredibly mobile, whereas Jones was relying on his hand speed. I also think that Hay has that power to hurt Ruiz should Haye choose to press the attack.