Haye will fight the way he's always fought. I don't buy the 'going to war' talk. Haye hasn't got the durability to draw guns and have a shoot out like that. He knows if he does that then Wlads attributes of range, the jab and his better defence would make the difference. Dave will box on the backfoot, try and potshot and walk Wlad into something. I actually think Dave SHOULD try and get the stoppage early though. Wlad is always tentative at the beginning and i don't see him changing either, so Haye should try and surprise him before he gets into his groove and settles down to a jab, reset ryhthm and pattern. Once that happens Haye has virtually no chance. I don't want to see Haye relying on walking Wlad into a single powershot because that may NEVER come. I really wanna pick Haye. Wlad is not a natural fighter, he still leans back from punches somewhat and he's not as tough as his brother. The problem is he's MUCH more comfortable in that ring now then he was back in the days when we saw him flailing around against the likes of Peter, Sanders and Brewster. Anyone banking on that Wlad to turn up is in for a shock. He's just so locked in to his style now and doesn't get hit nearly as much.
Agree its going to be boring,agree with the jab,jab,jab tactics but not the decision for Haye.I think Wlad either gets a one sided ud or Haye is pulled out before the end.Not knocked out or stopped just pulled out busted up and dispirited by the jab by Booth.
Realistically, Haye has no chance. I would love to be wrong, but I think that this will be a rare early KO for Wlad, which will be monumentally embarrassing for Haye. I've really can't think of any realistic avenue down which David could claim the win...it's just impossible to see.
Could be a disaster for boxing. This could be the ONE fight the general public will watch this year, its always hard as a boxing fan defending a stinker. I think Haye can get him early though.
Boring to the casual perhaps, but to the boxing purest amongst us it will be a fine tactical battle between to very well drilled men at their peaks. I for one i'm certainly looking forward to this 'boxing' match.
THIS IS EVERYTHING ive been saying and you have summed it up better than I. Haye of 2008 against Wlad of 2008 would have won, but he has lost momentum. This will not be a war.......all we need to do is look ate both men last 3 fights....both men do not engage, do not slug, they adopt a caged style which utilizes their talents. Haye is his speed, reflexes and power to pot shot/ counter....Wlad is to fight behind a consistent jab/ paw...clinch/lean style...both know they dont have the abilty to take shots. Wlad has taken far to many variety of styles now, we know in the last few yrs he has been a good champion that bores most casuals. W. Klitshcko 9th round stoppage of David Haye
No such thing as no chance......Haye is better than Peter, Chagaev....most likely this is Wlad best opponent since Ibragimov and Byrd....except Haye brings power, speed whilst the other brought good chins and boxing abilty.
It will be a peck fight.... Both men pecking at each other......we will hear boos from the crowd im sure...rounds 2, 3 and 4... Cus A'dmato to Tyson ' Mike no matter what people say they are going to do, or how they going to do...its there actions that reveal there true intentions all along.'
Haye goes 4 rounds tentative, switches to southpaw, shocking the world, he lands a huge right off the front foot over a jab and wlad topples, winner in the 5th, Haye!