I'm pciking Haye by decision, I think he'll know Valuev will be too difficult too knock out and use his speed to his advantage by moving in, punching and moving out of range. This may be dangerous seeing as looking for a decision win in Germany is like looking for a 4 leaf clover, but I think it'll happen. Although, I don't know if I should admit to this, but I actually had a dream about the fight last night and Valuev was super pissed and beat Haye by KO in the 4th, so maybe it was a premonition.
Just been talking with our sports desk about this, and it's almost exactly what i said (Valuev quits end of 9th or 10th). Got to factor in Valuev's age. Everyone else here has Valuev, inc our resident boxing guy.
Im changing my mind every 5 minutes. This fight is fascinating because ones clearly more talented but has a good few doubts about him, its hard to call.
I really hope Haye does it but I'm afraid I think Valuev's going to stop him, Haye will start off well and fast but will be gassing out by the mid rounds. Lets hope Haye does enough damage early on.
Valuev on Points .... or late stoppage due to Haye being exhausted.... or Haye pulling out late rounds knowing he won't win a decision.
Anyone know if they'll be announcing the judges cards after 4 and 8 rounds like has happened out there a few times? Think it was after 4 and 8 anyway.
Think that's only a WBC thing, may be wrong though. I hope this doesn't happen, it totally ruins the fight IMO.
Thank **** for that, and I agree mate its shite. Doesnt give any suspense at the end of the fight, gives fighters a reason to quit etc etc, its awful
I want to see Haye win this fight. Haye has the charisma, skill, exciting fights to make the heavyweight division prominant again. Imagine the Sportscenter highlights and youtube hits if David puts the big man on the canvas. Unfortunately, that is extremely hard to do and in Germany as everyone said it is extremely hard to win on points. I'm gonna go with David Haye clearly dominates the fight but gets robbed in Germany but not by a Valuev win. My official prediction- A DRAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by controversial decision.
Valuev in 7. Haye looking good in the early rounds but Valuev taking over after 4 rounds, and stopping Haye in around 7.