Current David Haye vs Ali at the rumble in the jungle instead of Foreman

With Haye having the same height, style, power and weight as young Foreman just how do we think this fight would go down seeing Ali vs "The Hayemaker" during the exact same moment in history.

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With Haye being equal to all of Foreman's attributes then we also have to look at the advantages that has over Foreman.

Footwork.

The characteristic footwork employed by most of the world's major boxing has changed little over the centuries, and has remained largely invariable between radically different cultures. The boxer relies on 'push stepping'. In which the leading leg advances first, then the rear, with the feet coming to rest in the exact relative position.

Rear movement is a reversal of this step, and lateral movement involves push stepping in the same fashion, with the foot closest to the desired direction stepping laterally, followed by the opposite foot, which is used to move the body.
For the pugilist, footwork is to be deft and simplistic, allowing the fighter to move in and out of striking range as quickly as possible. Footwork is key to generating sufficient power in the basic strikes shared between the major styles. During the jab, the lead foot can move forward to close distance or remain stationary. During the cross, the rear foot pivots inward to launch the rear shoulder forward, allowing the cross a good deal of its strength. During the left hook, the lead foot pivots in an inward manner to transfer bodyweight. The right hook's pivot is identical to the cross (assuming the boxer is orthodox). The lead uppercut, like the jab does not use any pivotal motion, the power comes from the transfer of bodyweight to the lead foot. The rear uppercut employs the same inward pivot as the cross. To maintain balance, both feet can step, pivot or slide as appropriate. The jab may be thrown while moving forward or backward; for the other punches it is advisable not to throw while in motion.

Head movement.

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All in all I think Haye will be able to push ali to the limits but in the end lose this one on points.

 

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watch the footwork, mobility and head movement here. Now just remember this is a man in equal power, strength and punch ability as Foreman, scary really.

 

It's similar power although I wouldn't say better. You don't leave Valuev on ***** street and have Klitschko fighting terrified without great punching power.

 

No. Typed it out and it took a while so thought why not stick it in the British forum too with it being about a British fighter.