Byrd v. Haye

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  1. the_churn

    the_churn Member Full Member

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    Both in prime shape as heavyweights, who wins and why?
     
    the_churn, Jun 27, 2011
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  2. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Byrd doesn't have the power to take advantage of Haye's chief weakness. But he could starch him anyway.
     
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    the_churn Member Full Member

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    I gotta think Byrd as well. Hell, I think Haye would struggle against a prime Fres Oquendo.
     
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  4. Eastcoast

    Eastcoast Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Byrd would wear Haye out with his defense, and I think towards the later rounds Byrd's punches would take a toll on Haye and stop him. Though Byrd would have to watch out for Haye's rabbit punches.
     
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  5. funkykoval

    funkykoval Active Member Full Member

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    byrd by knockout

    haye past 7th round is finished and out of gas
     
    funkykoval, Jun 27, 2011
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  6. BlackWall

    BlackWall Well-Known Member Full Member

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    byrd schools haye
     
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  7. Bubby

    Bubby Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Got to go with Byrd....
     
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  8. rorik_bender

    rorik_bender Bellhop. Full Member

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    Byrd outsmarts Haye EASY. And Byrd actually had a beard. Ha-ha.
     
    rorik_bender, Jun 27, 2011
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    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    this...^
     
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  10. WiDDoW_MaKeR

    WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    Byrd by UD.
     
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  11. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    byrd easy....no need to explain.
     
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  12. Neverchair

    Neverchair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Byrd was quick for a heavyweight but not as quick as Haye. Plus, as already mentioned, he didn't have the power Haye has.

    Haye by KO.
     
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  13. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Going by resume and achievement there's only one pick as of right now: Byrd.

    If Haye walks through Wlad then I'm more than happy to change my opinion.
     
    madballster, Jun 28, 2011
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  14. MrOliverKlozoff

    MrOliverKlozoff The guy in shades Full Member

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    Byrd is equally quick and has superior defense and durability. Haye has far more power, obviously, but also is more offensively talented. I think either Byrd frustrates Haye's offense and narrowly outpoints him or Haye hurts him pretty badly and stops him. His speed and angles may get him through enough to do it.
     
    MrOliverKlozoff, Jun 28, 2011
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  15. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah I'd go with Byrd. BTW I don't think Haye ever stops Byrd, that shot Byrd took from Ike I. and got up shows that he had a world class chin. The same can't be said for Haye.
     
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