Wlad didn't set any deadline. The deadline was set by the IBF. They said Wlad has to find a deal with Haye's camp using the IBF's exception for a title unification until then or the IBF would allow Povetkin to take his mandatory shot. Obviously Haye had zero interest in boxing Wlad so he just went into hiding until the IBF's deadline expired. Haye hopes the problem just "goes away" by itself.
I don't get his fans... If I like a fighter I want to see him fight as much as possible and against the best possible opposition. Haye fans seem to be fine with having a big mouth for a while, fight some WBA chump and then be off the grid for 8 to 10 months to begin running his mouth again. :huh
Remember when Haye said "I am doing this for Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier" when he signed to fight Wlad last year? ( see http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=19286&more=1 ) Boy what would the greats thing of this ****** clown now. Runs his mouth, then gets challenged by the champ and then just hides?