You're absolutely right about this. A Ruiz KO victory is not out of the question here. The version of the guy that knocked out Serin on the undercard is way more dangerous than Valuev is.
:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl Ruiz has NEVER, repeat never, knocked out ANYONE above the fringe contender level. He has ONE KO over a rated guy, Fres Oqeundo, which was basically a mercy stoppage - for the fans - of a dreadful fight. Other than that all he's ever knocked out are tomato cans and low level journeymen.
Since when is Haye above fringe contender level at HW? (the Valuev paper title win doesn't change that). We're talking about a chinny Cruiserweight, man. :hi: He was hurt by MONTE BARRETT Did you even watch the highlights of Ruiz' stoppage of Serin? Have you seen him since he changed his style, period? I despite the old John as much as the next guy but if you think he hasn't turned a new leaf you simply haven't been privy.
Barrett has more boxing ability and power than Ruiz, who wouldn't have ever "won" a fight above the journeyman level without cheating. Yeah, I his recent fight live. It proves NOTHING. Ruiz beat some overmatched, out of shape journeyman, and even then it took him seven rounds to stop him, while the guy was STILL on his feet. Ruiz isn't gonna trouble Haye won bit. Haye's no George Chuvalo, but if he can stand up to Ruiz ineptly delivered, mediocre punches. Haye speed, agility and quickness should also make it difficult for the Cheater to use his illegal tactics - which he will invariably try employ when the going gets tough.
Give it a rest already. You bring up the same old ****. Did John punk you for your lunch money as a kid? I feel that your expressing that you have no respect for his abilities. Blame Don King, the refs, and the judges. He is there to fight and win. Ruiz vs Haye should be interesting and you will be the first in line to buy a ticket. Every Ruiz thread you poke your hate for him. We get it, you hate him. What if he stops Haye? You will then say Haye was a blown-up CW. Again, I don't like his old ways, but he has developed a new style that is working for him whether it be a contender or a fighter who he should have blasted out. He was possibly putting in some rounds knowing he is next in line to become three time champ unless Haye derails him. 50/50.
Ruiz's illegal tactics need to be continually exposed, because it is a scandal! So too does the CORRUPTION that accounts for him getting all these undeserved title shots! This is bad for the sport of boxing. The fact that you would consider this a "50/50" fight is evidence enough of how off the mark you are in your views on this glorified clubfighter. Based on WHAT?? Ruiz beating up a few overmatched tomato cans and a washed up Jameel McCline. Oh, I can't WAIT until Haye destroys this fraud, once and for all.
What kind of meds are you on? He fought everyone they put in front of him. I am not going to mention the list of fighters he has beaten since it has been mentioned so many times. That **** was the past. Just like the Tua fight, it is in the past. That fight woke him up to use the boring style, but it was effective for him. Again, as far as illegal crap, that is for the ref to decide. Ruiz would beat a Barret and got robbed twice with Valuev. The past is the past. I can bring up many of fighters in winning fights with illegal tactics and then they move on and fans forget. You just keep bringing up the same crap. Give the guy a break. He dropped Stoney and is being trained by a much better team. I still see it 50/50 due to Haye not doing much yet at HW. You have posted 27000 times and I bet 26999 are about your hate for Ruiz.
I have only seen Ruiz a handfull of times and I don't like his style at all, Hatton set up attacks from clinches so I don't see the comparison in some posts. Expect a 3-4 rounder max, Haye will want a KO after failing to KO Valuev I think.