Few rumours going round Vitali vs Haye is off.

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  1. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Vitali is gonna fight his mandatory agaisnt Gomes. Haye could fight Wlad or might have to wait until the end of the summer.

    best case scenario. Haye vs Wlad in the 02 in april, then Haye vs Vitali Unification in August at Wembley.

    worst case scenario, they both avoid Haye.
     
  2. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think that given Vitali's love for the green belt and everything it stands for, he will fulfill his obligation to fight Gomez.

    The Haye fight may be pushed back, which would be no bad thing IMO. Another tune-up wouldn't do any harm.
     
  3. The_Don1

    The_Don1 Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised if it is called off, I can't see the WBC not stripping Vitali if he doesn't fight Gomez next and I can't see Gomez taking step aside money, plus I can't see Vitali vacating the belt so soon after winning it.
     
  4. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree with this, but think Haye will Wlad instead if some of the rumours are anything to go by.
     
  5. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Also this mandatory thing stinks of bull.

    Vit was kept as champion emeritus for years without even appearing active. You're trying to tell me that they'll strip him if he doesnt fight Gomez? Not a chance. There's more to it than that.
     
  6. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Gomez is a decent fight to be fair. He's easily top 10 and very skilled. He'll give us a good indicator of how far Vitali has slipped in these past 4 years, something Sam Peter was unable to do.
     
  7. TommyV

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    So Vitali-Gomez and Wlad-Arreola on the cards then?

    What is it with these guys? Vitali would rather defend against Gomez, something I seriously doubt the WBC would force him to do, then take a chance against Haye, and Wlad is scared shitless of him.
     
  8. TommyV

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    And Wlad talks about Haye proving himself as a top 10 heavyweight contender. He practically done that already by becoming undisputed at cruiserweight, and solidified it with the destruction of Barrett.

    Yet a fight with Arreola is on the cards, and all he has on his record is a win over Travis Walker and a DQ win over Chazz Witherspoon ffs.
     
  9. KCD

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    Gomez is a more deserving challenger than Haye.

    Wlad v Haye now...come on Wlad lets destroy the hype:yep
     
  10. Beatboxer

    Beatboxer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have to laugh at people that claim Vitali and Wlad fear Haye....

    The former has legitmate mandatory obligations to fulfil...whilst the latter is now strongly being rumoured to face Haye...

    When has Vitali ever been afraid of anyone? Your telling me he was willing to face Lennox ****ing Lewis on two weeks notice but fears the much more unproven Haye?

    Wlad has NEVER balked at the prospect of facing punchers....ever. Say what you want about the guy, but he takes on all comers. I remember people saying the same **** about him before he signed to face the then feared Sam Peter back in 2005...

    Trust me, these fights WILL happen. It's more a question of when than if....

    Besides, I admire David Haye for pursuing them but it would add a little bit more legitimacy to them if he beat someone like Ruiz before taking on the brothers Klit...

    Nobody is a ducker or scared in this situation IMO.
     
  11. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Well said:good
     
  12. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    I want to see Haye fight Wlad first cos then he has a better chance of doing that sissy boy over

    It sets up a real grudge fight with the older brother then
     
  13. Diablo

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    This is hilarious..all along the fight wasnt even ON..not until after Vitali faced Gomez. Haye will have to wait just like I said he would.
     
  14. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    No...best case scenario both fulfil their mandatories, Vitali fights Gomes, Wlad fights Povetkin. Two interesting fights in their own right.

    Then Haye has a chance to fight a legit HW. And no, Monty Barrett was not legit.