Haye vs Wlad; What if its close ?

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  1. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    I know 99% of the predictions have been for a KO win for either fighter but if the unthinkable happens and this fight goes the distance..and its a very close win for Wlad..say 115-113.

    Under this 3-rematch contract does that entitle Haye to a rematch or is only an option for Wlad to have a rematch ?

    Anyway, I've just watched the press conference between them both from Germany and there was some MEAN talking. The video is in the other thread on this forum.

    So excited ! YEAH :D
     
  2. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think the rematch clauses are totally in the Klitschko's hands. If they want them, they get them. If It's close and Wlad wins, I'm sure Wlad will not want a rematch. Why risk it?
     
  3. k2fan

    k2fan Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    That's true to some point. When, Wlad wins...he won't want a rematch, it would do nothing for him to beat Haye twice. Also he will have his IBF mandatory due by September, so he'll need to take care of Povetkin to avoid being stripped.
     
  4. the_brigand

    the_brigand I'll Eat Her Later... Full Member

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    It doesn't have to be a rematch, Wlad could just give Haye another chance a year down the line...especially if it's close. I'm sure Wlad would rematch any number of his other opponents were they still competitive a year or two after he completely demolished them - in fact there was talk of him rematching Peter for the WBC belt before Vitali stepped back in.
    If it's a genuinely close fight the public would call for a rematch and the money would be spectacular, why pass that up?