Really not at all that impressed with this guy. Some of his fans actually believe the HW division isn't at an all time low. If Haye doesn't get too cute and his chin holds up at HW then I think he has a very good chance to beat Vitali. If we see his chin holds up against Valuev (If Valuev ever gets to him) then I think Haye should be favored against Vitali if that were to happen. In all honesty, I'm much more impressed with his brother. I think he hits harder, and is much faster and more athletic. It seems that Vitali might have composure, ring smarts, and an awkwardness that works for him. But really, Arreola is probably the best name on his resume. That says a lot. Neither of them are top 15 HW of all time, and Vitali is probably outside the top 20. Vitali also has a better chin than his brother but it certainly isn't granite. But hate pressure and run/get flustered when facing it. Haye has the foot-speed and hand-speed and ability to beat Vitali. His defense is too leaky and reflex based so hopefully his chin holds up at 200+. If so then he would blow Vitali out of the water. Not a Haye fan, if it matters... just observation.
Haye had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight Vitali this Summer. He passed. Vitali will retire within 12-18 months tops IMO. The man is 38 and has little left to prove.
Haye had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight Vitali this Summer. He passed. Vitali will retire within 12-18 months tops IMO. The man is 38 and has little left to prove.
Other than Wlad, he probably has the best chance. I also think Valuev, if he looks sharp, could honestly trouble Vitali.
NO WAY, NO HOW, NEVER!!!!! Haye would have been out of there in two or three rounds. His chin is a major flaw and his power at heavyweight is way overrated. Wouldn't matter anyway as Haye wouldn't be able to hit Vitaly with enough leverage to ever do any damage whatsoever. Vitaly in three or four, no problems.