I don't have a problem with Haye stalling. If he needs a few more fights at HW to get himself settled in before he takes a shot at one of the Klits, that's understandable. BUT! The big problem is he mouthed off and made it personal with the Klits way too soon. You just don't challenge and insult someone and then back out of a fight. Such a disgrace.
x2. From a business/promtional perspective it's done him good. But his reputation has taken a huge dent in the process.
Yep...he definitely got ahead of himself when he got in Wlad's face (although it was an entertaining period outside the ring for the Heavyweight division) after his demolition of Enzo(?). He probably didn't expect the Klitschko's to push for a bout with him so soon. If he got in Wlad's face and claimed who was going to unify the titles after he picked up some experience at Heavyweight, then fine. Or even if he went about his business the way Adamek has done...quietly picking up experience against big men.
He doesn't give a crap about reputation, legacy or writing boxing history. All that is just talk. He just wants to make money with as little risk as possible. Good for him, I wish him and his family all the riches in the world. But please for God's sake stop promising us boxing fans the world of milk and honey when you have no real intention of delivering.
Haye wont fight a klitschko but Derek Chisora will?? Haye has embaressed himself. Good luck to Audley and Derek (even tho both will get severe beatings)
Isnt that hard to believe the boot was on the other foot in 2008, Haye as a lesser name with no HW petigree but alot of potential was a dangerous opponant for Wlad. Come 2010 Haye's got the ability to earn big money fighting Harrison without taking the same risk as fighting Wlad.
problem is.... "a few more fights at heavyweight" as it stands right now.....Haye has 5 fights in 4 years..... :-( if the harrison fights goes into the books, it will be 6 fights in 4 years..... at that pace, it will have been 4 years since calling out the brothers and making an ass of himself by not fighting and pulling out . **** a few more fights...unacceptable.... :nono 1) hes not gonna get anymore "expierence" fighting washed up jokes 2) anything after his next sham fight will be inexcusable unless its a klitschko 3) vitali will not sign to fight anyone else until david haye says yes i will fight no i wont. lets just hope after the audley fight, haye can have an answer without making everyone wait 4 or 5 months just to say "no"