Here is the last round of Vitali's fight with Chris Byrd, where Byrd was actually taunting him. Vitali, completely exhausted, quit on his stool. Note that Jim Lampley says: "This is the longest fight in Vitali's career". Then Larry Merchant points out "Vitali doesn't have the heart of a champion". David Haye has all the technical skills that Byrd has, but he also has power. That's why Vitali's management is keeping him away from Haye, and steering him toward hand-picked opponents like Dereck Chisora. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rLdggqtaWw[/ame]
GTFO Vitali was way ahead on the cards against Byrd but retired due to a shoulder injury. You make it sound like he was taken to school and ran out of gas. Byrd lucked out that night. Vitali has slowed down alot but would still outwork Haye..and we know who can take the better shot.
Byrd swept all of the latter rounds. He won the fight fair and square, his movement was causing Vitali huge problems. I always saw Haye having huge problems with Wlad and having the style to beat Vitali, i still feel the same way. Wlad is a far far better fighter than Vitali, The only advantage Vitali has is chin.
Haye agreed to all the conditions, so why is Boente not taking the fight now? I'd love to hear an answer
Anyone who thinks Vitali was winning the fight needs to explain why Vitali never asked for a rematch.
Haye can not beat Vitali because he's more of a counter puncher.To beat Vitali you need to back him up the way Chisora did.When Vitali's on the backfoot his shots wont have the sting they normally have.Unfortunately Haye's not Chisora,he likes retreating which will give Vitali a chance to launch his hard shots.Vitali ain't scared of Haye
Yeah, okay. So post the last round & make a fool of yourself. The round itself contradicts what you're claiming..............
1. Vitali was schooling Byrd with 1 arm. 2. Larry Merchant is an alcoholic gobshite, his opinions are worthless. 3. Haye pulled out of a fight with Vitali, not the other way around.
Try watching the fight. I don't think Vit landed ten punches for the second half of the fight and he was getting backed up. Chris got robbed of a clean victory in this fight through bull****. Styles make fights and Chris is all wrong for Vitali. It makes Wlads domination of Chris more impressive tbh.
Watch the link, Vitali landed more than 10 punches in that last round, let alone the second half of the fight....................