Haye, Arreola, Povtekin, Chagaev - who is the "next best" heavyweight just now?

eddie chambers beating haye, give up the hating son you are now without doubt one of the most bias and worst posters when it comes to boxing. I think you need to et back in the lounge where you can make a worthwhile contribution.

 

i think chagaev is the most awkward and proven of the bunch. he did beat cuban great felix savon 2 out of 3 times in the amatuers, and savon was a huge guy with a style similiar to the jab and right hand followup like the klits. the rest i think can make it competitive and way better fights than peter or rahman

 

Audley Harrison won gold at the olympics.That was his call to fame.He wasnt a great amateur in the sense that he was a dominating figure for a certain period of time at the amateurs.He didnt win any big international tournaments apart from his aforementioned medal.Every dog has its day!
Well,he deserves respect for being able to win gold.
Nevertheless,he cant hold a candle to Povetkin in terms of achievements at the amateurs.
Povetkin was one of the most dominating amateurs of all times.He hadnt lost a single amateur fights for ages before he turned pro.

You are entitled to your opinion.However,I disagree with you on Povetkin.
IMO he doesnt lack the necessary pop nor is the too small to dethrone Wlad.I for sure wouldnt call Wlad the underdog against Povetkin,but IMO Povetkin is head and shoulders about the rest of the division in terms of potential.
I for one wouldnt bet a single coin on Chagaev against Povetkin for example.I may be totally wrong of course.
Who kn ows!! Wlad may be able to outjab Povetkin for a couple of rounds and then knock him out as he has done quite a few times.

 

Haye is really exciting, but I like the more technically sound boxers. My pick is Povetkin.

 

I voted for Chagaev, although that could change if he's declined with these layoffs. I think his experience and ring savvy puts him ahead of the other three at the moment. Ultimately I think he and Povetkin have the best skill sets, but Chagaev's deeper resume give him an advantage. Chagaev vs. Povetkin would be a great fight in a year or two.

Haye and Arreola are more brawlers, Haye obviously has his power, yet I have to think Ruslan and Povetkin are slightly better all-around fighters at this point.

Arreola is the question mark here. If he's in shape, I think he can make some noise. Underrated by many on these boards.