If David Haye fights Audley Harrison I will lose all respect for him.

It would unfortunately sell well attendance wise and PPV wise so will probably happen.

Steve Kim was reporting weeks ago that sky were pushing hard for this. It'd be a snoozer, Audley would be even more scared to get hit than usual.

 

Rob, while you think i'm acting like the tough guy, all I'm really doing is replicating your own tone. But, if it makes you feel better, I apologise for the unnecessary jibes.

1) you don't have any right based on that criteria. You paid for those fights. If you disapprove of Haye's next match, vote with your wallet. Can't say fairer than that.

2) You can't exclude Mayweather's fight against Marquez. It was beyond pathetic. That along with fighting Hatton instead of Cotto or Margarito, and Baldomir instead of either of those guys too. He picked lame ducks until Mosley. And that makes it worse - he has the beating of pretty much any fighter out there and he puts up barriers for no reason. Anyway, I digress.

3) K2 need to back up what they've said. I can say anything I want, but unless it's in writing then it doesn't mean a thing. More likely, K2 said they were prepared to offer it, Booth asked for the offer in writing before they'd respond and they didn't provide it. K2 now say Haye hasn't responded to the offer. See how easy it is? Not denying is not the same as accepting.

4) the difference between K2 and Warren is that Warren put his offer in writing. He was serious about making the fight, just on his terms. The brothers haven't shown they're serious about the fight because they've not offered anything formal. Just some quotes to Dan Rafael, which count for **** all with me.

5) Haye came out and criticised Warren's offer because it was an actual offer that he could verify and respond to. Good PR people do not respond to speculation. It's marketing 101. Haye can't respond to something that's not there.

 

it won't be a snoozer, it'll be an early knockout for david. probably two rounds. the fight shouldn't be happening, and the fight most likely won't do that well on PPV. if boxing fans are thnking twice of buying it, then theres no hope for the casuals.

 

I don't agree.

Boxing fans know that Audley is flawed.

Amongst the casuals his profile and gold medal still count for a lot.

It would do decent PPV even if it is just people tuning in to see A-Force get slapped.

All these boxing fans that are moaning I would bet you 90% of them will watch it.

 

Will, it's like the ultimate car crash boxing match.

 

Anybody that defends this potential fight should just log out immediately. It's a horrible fight, a poor fight for British and heavyweight boxing.

 

Its a **** fight but the problem was highlighted a few pages back when that list of "other" Haye opponents was put up. Haye-Harrision would probably gross more money and create more interest in the UK than any of them.

That doesn't make it acceptable from a purely boxing point of view, but, back in the real world, it means it could well happen.

And no, I won't log out!

 

:good

No.


Why ?

Based on how he delivered himself previously regarding the klits ?


Find me a British fighter that has had such a tested record ........i know you will find one, yes i do.


If Auds n Haye happens, mutha****a i am all in !!!!!


I wont even make a respect thread on you..................too cool.



Anyways, lighten the **** up :good

 

There's been no word from Booth or Haye about it though - certainly not confirming they're in negotiations or even want the fight. It sounds more like Sky gave them a list of acceptable opponents. Anyway...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/boxing/2010/06/09/gone-in-20-seconds-115875-22320718/

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/boxing/article7146391.ece

 

I'm a big Haye fan and travelled up to Machester for the Ruiz fight.

Having said that I can actually see Audley being more of a handfull for Haye than most people expect.

 

Think about it a moment. By sanctioning a Haye vs Harrison fight, the WBA will be instantly restoring credibility to their version of the world title, as well as allowing the battle, all Britain wants to see.

The winner should then get to fight SNV.

Let the Klits keep running and ducking, because when Audley becomes the champion, the IBF, WBO, WBC et al will be consigned to the bin by the boxing loving public.

 

You should all just count your lucky stars that Haye isn't Pakistani, otherwise you couldn't even suggest this is a poor fight without being called a big racist.

Go on now, count em

 

I work in marketing.

Haye is co-promoted by GBP. Haye is incredibly well thought of in Europe, particularly in Germany and France. HBO have said openly they will pay for Haye vs a Klitschko. The Ring recently featured Haye on the cover. What are you basing your 'Haye's a joke in the US' claim on? The GF on ESB? Maybe you can quote that next time you steal a journalist's work and claim it as your own.

 

And........