Haye wins - now give the man credit

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by pablogad, Nov 15, 2008.


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  1. pablogad

    pablogad Member Full Member

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    I posted a few weeks ago and said that Haye deserved credit for matching himself against a live opponent in Monte Barret, for his second heavyweight fight.

    The fight's just ended and with Haye spectacularly knocking out Barret (5 knockdowns in total). Respect to Barret for coming in shape and making this an exciting fight - he was certainly no slouch and was game right up until he was knocked out for the final time.

    Now I'm not saying that Haye's the next big thing in heavyweight boxing, but what I can say is if you want to see a heavyweight who's exciting and is willing to take risks against credible opponents and is susceptible to getting KTFO himself, Haye's your man.

    He thoroughly deserves some respect for making a boxing fight worth watching, particulalry where the outcome is not a forgone conclusion!!!
     
    pablogad, Nov 15, 2008
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  2. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Yes Haye could very well be quite exciting, he is a threat to KO his opponent, and to be starched himself.
     
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  3. southpawslick

    southpawslick Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He did great, but there's only so much credit you get for beating a past his "never all that much anyway prime" Monte Barrett.
     
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  4. MemoCan

    MemoCan *****49ers Express***** Full Member

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    I'll give him credit, but I am also looking for the day when I see his orbituary from the HW division after he meets Vitali.
     
    MemoCan, Nov 15, 2008
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  5. Boyd

    Boyd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i think Barrett was a good first fight. most people will **** on haye because he and his fans talk so much **** about him Koing everyone and being champ like it is a given. anyway good show by haye.
     
    Boyd, Nov 15, 2008
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  6. FROST

    FROST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Haye beat Monte Barrett. Great. He got knocked down in the process. The questions about Hayes chin and stamina at HW remain unanswered. Does he have a chance against the Klitschkos? I doubt it. I strongly doubt it..
     
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  7. markusmaar

    markusmaar Active Member Full Member

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    Not bad at all, I'm relieved that he's at least trying to live up to the Hype!
     
    markusmaar, Nov 15, 2008
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  8. djtech2k8

    djtech2k8 Member Full Member

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    Congrats on 1 win at HW against an old challenger. Credit for the win, but not anything resembling elite or savior of the division...based off of the reports I have read. I have not seen the fight yet myself, so thats my opinion based on articles.
     
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  9. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Haye had a pretty hard time and took a few big hits too btw. He also hit the deck

    So credit for beating Barrett. Haye is a top10 heavyweight imo
     
    PH|LLA, Nov 15, 2008
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  10. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    He gets a lot of credit, but this is the beggining and not the end of his journey. We all know who Barret is, a good boxer with limited power who can underachieve or spoil. Now Haye has to fight someone who can really bring heavyweight power.
     
    Cachibatches, Nov 15, 2008
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  11. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    Too many are quick to write off Haye after one fight at HW. What's one fight? Let's see what's happens after 3-4 fights at HW.
     
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  12. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    Barrett is such a smallish Heavyweight in comparison to the Klits... I can see both brothers steamrolling him.
     
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  13. StreetsOfGold

    StreetsOfGold Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yea you can clearly see this wasn't a slip when you look at hayes feet and the punch that goes over his head :rofl
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    StreetsOfGold, Nov 15, 2008
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  14. nervousxtian

    nervousxtian Trolljegeren Full Member

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    Haye looked like ****. Barrett looked even ****ing worse.
     
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  15. Toopretty

    Toopretty Custom made Full Member

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    If you mean going over top of his chin and hitting him dead in the head then your right. The punch did not go over top ****. They must have shitty vision plans in europe.
     
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