Does a Haye win vs THIS Klitschko validate him as a ATG HW?

[extracurRICular]

Or does he have to beat both to talk ATG???

[Joeyzagz]

Not really.

Itll be the same as Max Baer beating Primo Carnera.

[extracurRICular]

Not really.

Itll be the same as Max Baer beating Primo Carnera.

hahahahah interesting comparison.............

[paypayvay]

Not really.

Itll be the same as Max Baer beating Primo Carnera.

yes , because primo was heavyweight champion for 5 years

[hammerhiem]

NO, and it's not even close, he could beat both 3 times over and not be close.

[hweightblogger]

Or does he have to beat both to talk ATG???

No, 1 win doesn't make anyone ATG.

Especially at heavyweight where 1 lucky punch can decide the outcome.

[bojangles1987]

He could beat both by 1st round KO and not even come close to being an ATG heavyweight.

[-Kev-]

He'll have to go on to beat Vitali and rule the HW division for a couple of years. Then again, with the ease of getting in to the HOF nowadays, I can only imagine beating Wlad and Vitali probably warrants a top 100 ATG spot for David Haye in most people's eyes. I honestly don't bother anymore, with the whole HOF/ATG talk. Seeing such great fighters getting in, and then much lesser fighters than those who have gotten in, it's all just messed up, there aren't any numbers or stats that you need to get in, it's inconsistent. More of a popularity contest, from the looks of it.

Do you have a nice record[no matter how padded], and have a big stoppage win over a top fighter? Ding Ding Ding you're in the Hall Of Fame!

[Joeyzagz]

yes , because primo was heavyweight champion for 5 years

Primo had more kos than Wlad does now: 72 kos when he finally retired. Against bums just like Wlad.

[sunny31]

No but in a funny way it will probably boost his standing as one of the best cruiserweights there has been, because of his accomplishments in both divisions.