David Haye shouldn't get that much credit...

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  1. kelics

    kelics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He plans to retire he said that he will retire when he turns 31, he said that ages ago so its clearly a PLANED retirement. If you love the sport how can you PLAN you retirement? You fight, and retire when you feel that you loosing boxing guts, or when you feel that your not as strong as you used to be.

    This is a bit of the subject but look at Alex Ferguson. He meant to retire long time ago, but he remained as clubs manager. He loves hes job and it's clearly in his heart. He said he will only quit when he will be physically and mentally incapable.

    I know that boxing is a completely different sport, BUT, who the hell retires in their prime? I don't understand that. He needs to first of all - wash his mouth (with fairy, it will probably do the job), second - keep fighting and stay active proving to the world that He is a worthy champions. I know he doesn't have much chance against Wlad, but as least he can fight other fighters to improve his heavyweight resume.

    If he follows steps one and two listed above, he will get a lot of respect from other boxing fans. If however he retires with money( provided by Wlad) then there is no place for him in history :hi:
     
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  2. PolishPummler

    PolishPummler Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I hate Teddy Atlas but one thing he always brings up about this type of situation is that it's never a good sign for a fighter to have 1 foot out the door before a fight.
     
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  3. TheUzi

    TheUzi MISSION INCOMPLETE Full Member

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    Shouldnt get credit for what?
     
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  4. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    For getting dropped like a sack of potatoes on the 2nd. But he should though to be honest. Ya gotta have a pair to be willing to get starched in front of a world wide audience. :thumbsup
     
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  5. White Tiger

    White Tiger Boxing Addict banned

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    Haye never said he loved the sport.

    He loves money and fame.

    He's not a boxer - he is a athlete.

    Boxing is just something he uses to attain a certain lifestlye.

    He wont need boxing when he becomes a Hollywood action hero.
     
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  6. kelics

    kelics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    for being a great fast fighter etc. even if he beats Wlad
     
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  7. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Wait a minute, who did Teddy Atlas pick for this fight?
     
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  8. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    You retire when you're losing guts? What a **** post.
     
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  9. Dee

    Dee Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The sport of boxing gives very little back to most fighters and fans.

    By that, I mean, the system is rigged in favour of promoters and Sanctioning Boards.

    Many people choose to retire in their prime, and be remembered at their best, as opposed to their worst.

    Imagine if Tyson retired before the Buster Douglas fight?

    Imagine if Ali stopped fighting in the late 70s?

    Look at Holyfield?

    You're getting punched in the head in the sport of boxing.

    Never criticise somebody for retiring.

    I'm not saying he's retiring too soon, but every boxer is always one punch away from turning into a vegetable.

    As for Alex Ferguson - He's a manager. Like a boxing trainer. If he was a player, it would be an entirely different argument.
     
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  10. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who cares what happens down the road... He is set to face the best heavyweight in the world, I'm just ready for it..
     
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  11. EnzoRD

    EnzoRD Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Imagine if Roy Jones retired after he defeated John Ruiz!!!

    Haye planned retirement on his 31st birthday the day he turned pro.
     
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  12. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ..
     
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  13. kelics

    kelics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    when you dont have a heart for it anymore, go enjoy glass jaws threads man
     
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  14. kelics

    kelics Well-Known Member Full Member

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    well thats what im saying, who da **** plans his retirement ?
     
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  15. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    So it's changed from guts to heart? Makes no sense whatsoever.
     
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