I think Haye will beat Klitschko...

...but he needs a fight or two. He'll be champ by the end of 09 though.

 

Haye hits hard, and he has rhythmm, timing and speed.

His defense is questionable, but he really doesn't get hit with THAT many clean shots, at least not nearly as many as he hits his opponents with, and he was able to get away with leaving his left arm down in a division with faster opponents.

He also has a high level of confidence and even Holyfield says that he is impressed with the kid and believe he has what it takes to get to the top.

My only concern is obviously his chin, and whether or not he really DOES have it in him to be the champ because he may find himself in a war at some point and I'm not entirely sure how he'll respond to it.

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Anyway as far as Wlad is concerned, if Haye can use his speed, he'll be able to evade a lot of Klitschko's punches and considering Klitschko doesn't like to be hit at all, when Haye gets him with his faster punches, it's only a matter of time before Klitschko folds like a lawn chair. (At least based on his passed performances in which it seemed to be the case, the Ibriganov fight not withstanding.)

At the same time though, Klitschko just has to land one right hand bomb, but I'm not so sure he can land his before Haye lands enough of his to put Klitschko down.

 

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Byrd was not much of an offensive threat due to his lack of power.

Haye has Knockout power and hands just as fast as Byrd's.

 

I agree with you at least in the sense that I think Haye would get beat right NOW if he jumped in against Klitschko, but after a few fights, I think he'll have the experience to put Klitschko away.