Ideal opponent for Haye next?

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  1. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Quite a lot of good options but I'd say prepare to be underwhelmed.

    Agree with most though: Jennings, Stiverne, Browne or Pulev would all be very good. Just a 'name' would suffice at this stage. Wach perhaps?

    Either way, I'll be surprised if it's a contender but I hope I'm wrong
     
  2. joegray

    joegray Active Member Full Member

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    What about Robert Helenius?
    He just won the IBF International so will be ranked within the top 10-15 now
     
  3. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whyte, Briggs, Wach or Jennings would be suitable.
     
  4. Espin88

    Espin88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's fighting Chisora next then AJ being lined up with the winner of that.
     
  5. Sly

    Sly Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No way he fights Wach or anyone with durability. Too much of a risk at this stage of his career. Three round fights, that's all.
     
  6. billo_billy

    billo_billy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This would be the easiest route for haye, and he avoids fury too
     
  7. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pulev is a tough fight for Haye plus quite expensive- I suspect it'll be someone near Euro level though. Hammer would ideal.
     
  8. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    I'd imagine there'll be a few fighters looking for their benefactors/promoters to get their cheque books out to entice Martin into a defence.

    I'd imagine he'd be willing to take a slice of Joshua's PPV money if he came to the uk to fight AJ and that Haye would be willing to go Stateside to try and pick up a strap.
     
  9. alfonso

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    It depends if he is being truthful and it's not about the money it shouldn't matter. He should do a chisora and box again next week - don't think he got hit once - doesn't have to be a haye day again he should just get on some local cards turn up at some flea pit and get some rounds in. Aim for a number one contender fight and do it the right way. Please don't wait another 6 months though to fit into some to schedule it doesn't have to be on tv every time
     
  10. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree he should fight on groves undercard
     
  11. davidmcallister

    davidmcallister Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree with him doing that but it would mean either he or his backers would have to pay his opponent costs i.e. wages, hotels, plane etc to get him these bouts.

    I'm sure that anybody who gets the phone call to fight David Haye would be expecting a very good wage knowing they might well be knocked cold!!
     
  12. alfonso

    alfonso Active Member Full Member

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    Fair enough hadn't really though about the opponent! Would someone like ***ton take it few weeks time. Would be a step up from Saturday
     
  13. davidmcallister

    davidmcallister Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He might but if Sam wants back into title contention then a KO loss wouldn't be the best way to go!! He doesn't hit hard enough to keep David Haye from doing that !!
     
  14. Hullboxinguk

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    Jonathan banks would be ideal
     
  15. Dan88

    Dan88 Active Member Full Member

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    I'd love to see him vs Whyte to see how he compares to Joshua