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by David P. Greisman - The everlasting allure of heavyweight boxing lies in the exercise of power. They are the biggest men and the hardest punchers. There is supposed to be danger in their delivery and excitement in their execution.
Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye were two of the three best heavyweights. Klitschko had become the true heavyweight champion, resurrecting his career after dramatic failures in grit and stamina, finding confidence through his superior skills, strategies and strength. Haye was seen as a legitimate challenger. He had a world title around his waist, speed and power in his punches, ****iness in his countenance and swagger in his step.
Klitschko’s fists had handed him 49 knockouts in 55 victories. Haye’s had brought him 23 early nights in his 25 wins. Their records promised pain. Their words did the same.
Haye had sought a clash with the Klitschkos – Wladimir and his brother, fellow heavyweight titleholder Vitali – from the moment he’d cast aside his cruiserweight championship and entered boxing’s marquee division. He’d even worn a shirt depicting him holding the decapitated heads of the brothers.
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Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye were two of the three best heavyweights. Klitschko had become the true heavyweight champion, resurrecting his career after dramatic failures in grit and stamina, finding confidence through his superior skills, strategies and strength. Haye was seen as a legitimate challenger. He had a world title around his waist, speed and power in his punches, ****iness in his countenance and swagger in his step.
Klitschko’s fists had handed him 49 knockouts in 55 victories. Haye’s had brought him 23 early nights in his 25 wins. Their records promised pain. Their words did the same.
Haye had sought a clash with the Klitschkos – Wladimir and his brother, fellow heavyweight titleholder Vitali – from the moment he’d cast aside his cruiserweight championship and entered boxing’s marquee division. He’d even worn a shirt depicting him holding the decapitated heads of the brothers.
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