Is Haye proving what throwback fighters could do today?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by greatone, Nov 17, 2010.


  1. greatone

    greatone Active Member Full Member

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    First let's avoid some confusion, when I say "throwback" I am talking about his physical attributes. Davis Haye is 6'3" and 210-215 and stays in shape. All of the greats from the 70's to the 90's were around this weight, even Big George Foreman was like 230 max. I think he is a good example of what an average sized guy that actually stays in shape can do in todays bloated division. I hope he is sending a message to today's Heavyweight division that dedication and athleticism trumps plain ol size any day.

    On another note, IF he fights Vitali and wins in dominating fashion or by ko will Wlad be scared to fight him since Vitali always rights Wlads losses?
     
  2. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    It doesnt work like that, you still need boxingskills, haye is shorter then 6.3 I thinklooks more like 6.1/2 to me.
     
  3. shak

    shak Member Full Member

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    He sure does send a message to today's Heavyweight division. :rofl:rofl
     
  4. greatone

    greatone Active Member Full Member

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    My mistake, I could've sworn I saw that he was 6'3". Anyway, yes common sense would tell us that you have to have x amount of skills to even compete on the professional level. Point being, who has a better chance at winning a fight, out of shape guys like solis, peter, arreolla or athletic guys like haye? Holyfield proved that athleticism overcomes size in the 90's. No?
     
  5. dvb

    dvb Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yep,hes the classic heavyweight build.

    And has some of the skill similar to them.

    the rest of the division is just large,fat or big slow boring skill less boxers.

    He could beat both klit. on the same night if it was allowed!.
     
  6. tohru222

    tohru222 Member Full Member

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    beating Audley means next to nothing. fight a Klitschko and then we'll see.
     
  7. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    Throwback fighters by definition fought a lot. Haye does not fight a lot, hence he is not a throwback fighter.
     
  8. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Haye is 6'3", and he is a throwback, fixed fight, ducking the best fighters, no chin, no heart, it's like the 70's all over again!:good
     
  9. Winky is Wright

    Winky is Wright New Member Full Member

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    I refuse to believe in the David Haye hype unless he fights one of the brothers...

    Personally I see him getting dominated by both brothers.
     
  10. shak

    shak Member Full Member

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    I cant wait for Haye to be forced in the ring with K brothers, so maybe then there will be less idiotic postings like this.
     
  11. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    another delusional poster:patsch
     
  12. Dizzle

    Dizzle Active Member Full Member

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    Not sure what this is based on. He hasnt fought anyone who would be considered top 5 Valuev might have had an inflated position due to his belt but in reality he lost to Holyfield and shouldn't have been top 10.

    I agree that many of the contenders from the 70s and 90s would cause havoc and would be massive favourite to beat all apart from the brothers. I do think the brothers would hold there own against the ATGs.
     
  13. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I've always preferred the heavyweights being under 230 depending on their height. I value stamina, speed, mobility and flexibility over power. At 210 he still has enough power to make a big statement
     
  14. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What do you mean by "allowed"????????
     
  15. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good