That doesn't make any sense when we're talking about David Haye. If he's got the balls, the downright arrogrance and confidence to talk like he has been, and then fight Vitali...he ain't worried about getting KO'd by somebody else. Haye's arrogrance and confidence is his problem here. He comes across as pretty smart, but his arrogance has just taken over and melted his brain. If he was thinking logically he would wait until he can fight Wlad. Give himself a chance.
He;s arrogant but he's also a realist, every interview he gives he says he knows that if he gets caught by a decent punch at heavyweight then he's in serious trouble. He's taking his chance now while its avaliable, the division is that poor that even if he loses to Vit he's only 2 wins from a fight with Wlad.
The thing is if he gets beat it's possibly not the end for him. Most people expect him to lose and it's not like he's hanging onto an undefeated record for credibility. It's a shame that the attitude of "lose a fight and your finished" has found it's way into boxing. It's something that is bred by protected boxers holding on to dubious belts... promoters over inflating their undefeated phony "World Champions"... Let the best fight the best, and applaud the loser for taking the fight is what I say.
He has talked his way to it. And it takes balls to face Vitali, who has never been down am or pro and hits hard and is huge. It is an investment on Klit to win in my opinion. Should pay for next Christmas. Haye has talent. But too small and too chinny.
even if Haye gets sparked early he will still get a lot of credit from me anyway, he's got bollocks and from the fans point of view the guy has the perfect attitude to the sport.
i would think haye would beat him .he would use his speed,but i wouldent expect him to try and knock vlad out in the first instnace.more wear him down and avoid vlads jab ...
Is Haye really that much of a one trick pony? Surely he can beef up stamina and just outwork Vitali? No need to expend energy you can't afford to lose trying to knock someone out who's hard to buzz. Fundamentals 101. Haye can still do this and I suspect if he maintains good movement and avoids the jabs he can win most of the rounds.
If Haye really wants it and trains hard he has a chance, his fitness has to be 110% spot on, i noticed in Haye last fight he looked a bit tried after a few rounds.
That was Haye's bingo strategy for the fight, a strategy he can't use with Vitali. If he does, he fades late and loses.