Why did Haye run against Valuev?

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  1. dave

    dave Active Member Full Member

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    Surely if he was worried about getting tagged by Valuev, then what must he think going against Klitschko?
     
  2. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    its a good question. he probably wanted to be more active than he was but with his hand breaking maybe he didnt fancy landing as many shots
     
  3. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    that was his gameplan, I thought it backfired as valuev appeared more active while haye wasnt doing anything, but he landed more and edged it because of it, but for him to get the decision in germany was surprising.
    This tactics wont work against wlad, only good for staying on the outside looking for a chance to get inside and land.
     
  4. unloco

    unloco Boxing Addict banned

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    the size was to much for him , the man was more than a foot taller and a hundred pounds heavier , and till that point had a iron chin , haye felt he could not hurt valuev hence the pot shot style ,
     
  5. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    because he broke his hand early

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    Because SNV has a jaw of granite and once killed a bear using only his hands.
     
  7. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because he was scared shitless.
     
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    Bodysnatcher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  9. Because he didn't believe he could win any other way.
     
  10. PUNCHDRUNK

    PUNCHDRUNK Darth Booth Full Member

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    I think whatever gameplan he had originally went out of the window as soon as he broke his right hand, which as defo in the first 1/3 of the fight. He fought Valuev pretty much one-handed thereafter which makes the performance actually pretty impressive..... Remember how Vitali quit against Byrd :deal
     
  11. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    Dizzle Active Member Full Member

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    I suspect he thought if he could hit Valuev without getting hit himself it would increase his chances of winning the fight.
     
  13. boxingscorecard

    boxingscorecard Active Member Full Member

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    he got the win after breaking his hand and had to adjust

    he still in my mind KO's wlad...why SPEED AND POWER
     
  14. T.S.

    T.S. T.Stout Full Member

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    I fully expect Haye to run like Jessie Owens against Wlad :scaredas:
     
  15. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Valuev should have his own weight class. I say if your over 380 lbs your a Super-Heavyweight. I just realized Rahman would be in that group haha.