**If DAVID HAYE KOs W. KLITSCHKO, could it revive USA's interest for heavyweights ?**

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  1. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Haye can somehow knock Wlad out, would Americans be more interested in the heavyweight division, knowing Haye probably has more natural appeal for the American market ?

    Could it lead to renewed interest from Americans for a follow-up with Vitali Klitschko... ?
     
  2. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    No, because Haye has zero following in the US. Even less than the K brothers themselves. For Americans to get interested in a fight you need at least one, better two conditions taken care of

    a) a widely known American (based) fighter is taking part in the fight
    b) the fight is happening in the U.S.

    If Haye wins vs. Wlad and then fights Vitali in London for the unified HW title nobody outside of hardcore boxing fans in the USA will even hear about the fight. A non-event. It'd be on CNN news just like the soccer world-cup winner is being announced but nobody in America takes notice.
     
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    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I disagree with a) since it's been proven many times that non-American fighters became popular in the States.

    I do agree though that it's important to have a follow-up on such a win, in the States. Well, Vitali vs Haye could land in the States if HBO decides to truly back it and market it in a big way.
     
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    platnumpapi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think it would and the funny thing is hes not from the us.
     
  5. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It would definitely be good for the HW division , no doubt about that.
     
  6. EnzoRD

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    Would Americans be more interested in the heavyweight division?


    That's a strange question. The heavyweight division is weak. NO ONE apart from David Haye or Klitschko fans are intersted in the heavyweight division.


    Doesn't matter what nationality they are.
     
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    NO!!! because american dont like big mouth,childish type of ****,nobody know that *** over here!!! Froch is the man here that from the UK.
     
  8. Jack

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    Absolutely. American's are far more likely to accept Haye than Wlad. Assuming after the fight, the winner goes on talk shows, who is more likely to get casual fans interested? The smooth talking, charismatic Haye or Wlad?

    Haye is far more likely to bring casual interest back in America.
     
  9. Boxing Fanatic

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    it will open up the playing field, good for HW boxing
     
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    BoxingDomain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Somehow I knew your answer before I even read it....
     
  11. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Maybe you're starting to learn.
     
  12. BoxingDomain

    BoxingDomain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Learn how predictable you are....absolutely. :lol:

    You aren't even American, and you are trying to say like it's fact that Haye would be accepted more than Wladimir. Wladimir is much more well known and established in the States, than Haye.

    Come on, most of us here know what's up with you. In most all of your posts, you "pretend" to like, or have a appreciation for Wladimir....but then you turn around and say how despite all of that, despite all your "respect", Haye is superior, Haye is correct, Haye will win, etc... So predictable Jack.

    At least I'm honest. I'm a Wladimir fan, front and center. You are a die hard Haye fan who tries to masquerade as someone with a neutral point of view.
     
  13. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Haye KO'd Wad it could open up a whole world of potential in the US, as far as media exposure. Once Haye gets on some prominent tv programs in the US he will be on his way to stardom, same way Lewis achieved it in the US. Haye's personality is tailor made for US media. But first he has to beat Wlad, which will not be easy. To say the least.
     
  14. PowerHoock

    PowerHoock Well-Known Member Full Member

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    well, Haye speaks english and he's black(kinda)

    so, yeah
     
  15. doylexxx

    doylexxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    thats true in all countries EXCEPT AMERICA

    thats why its the mecca

    any other country needs a fighter based there to have a big fight but not the USA

    tua Lewis

    barerra pacman
    etc etc