Who wins today? David Haye has all the physical talent to dominate but lacks the boxing skills needed to be successful at a high level as of now. He must improve his balance, stamina and leaky D. Like Haye, Wilson has good power and lacks refined boxing skills but unlike Hayes, Darnell has a solid beard. The longer the fight goes, the more danger for Haye. Haye tires, gets sloppy and chin checked in round 11 while pitching a near shutout on the cards :!:
errrr... Haye has serious skills, as Napoleon Dynamite might put it. Your assessment of Haye is very flawed. Stamina and leaky defence might be the case - though his defence is ok - but his offensive skills are superb and his balance is good (where on earth did you get that from). Haye would box his way to a decision, having got wilson's respect with his own tremendous power - which I believe to be marginally superior to wilson's. Wilson's chin is better though, no doubt.
When i say balance, i mean after throwing a punch. When you watch Haye, he will tend to expose himself after throwing a big right by exaggerating the follow through, especially as he tires. You can call it D, but I think it has to do with balance and footwork. Wlad used to do the same thing. Watch his TOS fight only a few years ago. He threw too many right leads and got kd after throwing one while off balance. Watch him fight now. He is totally different. I hope he has a good trainer like Uncle Manny
Im sorry, i respect Darnell a lot, both as a fighter and a person, but the only reason he is tied with Haye at this point in time in this poll is because he posts on these boards, some of you are suck ups, which im sure he doesnt like to see either.
that's probably fair, but you have to respct the run he's on, it's the most impressive in the division. He has excellent power and chin, but I don't believe he'll win a title - but he could stop Macca, i'm sure.
It's his chin and iron will. Look at Sam Cheater and Wlad. Wlad is the most skilled hw by a landslide but Peter's chin and desire kept him alive and made it an exciting bout. Skills are less of a prerequisite for success at the higher weights, especially if you have a chin and power. All it takes is one punch and 36 minutes is a long time for someone with a shaky beard...ask Wald :yep
I do respect the run he is on, like i said i, i respect him as a fighter, but in no way he beats Haye for me. On the other hand, i fancy him over Macca:good
What is it about Macca? I just don't rate him, and I know it's irrational, but I just can't see him as a champ.
Im the same buddy, he's just slow and awkward, although he had awesome power. But a slick boxer will make him look like a fool.
I have question about his chin n all. i was no Nelson fan, but I couldn't believe that Macca's camp was so keen on that fight. I see nowt that Macca has that would trouble even that old Nelson.
Gord lord, Ding would destroy Haye. :nod If an ANCIENT Carl Thompson could stop him, a powerpuncher like Wilson would annihilate him early. I'd be surprised if Haye survives the first good shot on those shaky whiskers. :yep