Klitschko-Haye: Why Won’t David Show Wladimir Any Respect?
April 16th, 2009
By Scott Gilfoid: I don’t see what David Haye’s problem is, but he needs to start showing IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) the respect that he deserves or else risk taking the beating of his life come June 20th at the Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The latest episode of non-respect from Haye came earlier today when he strut into a news conference being held in Veltins Arena with a horrible t-shirt showing him holding the decapitated heads of Wladimir and Vitali.
This isn’t the first time that a fighter has tried to get into Wladimir’s head before a fight, because 6’6″ 260 pound Derrick Jefferson tried the same exact thing eight long years ago in March 2001. After talking a lot of trash before the fight, Jefferson went in the ring and was quickly knocked out in the 2nd round by Wladimir, and dropped three times in the process.
British boxing fans are probably not too familiar with Jefferson since he retired four years ago, but let me tell you, he was a bigger puncher and more of a threat than Haye will ever be at heavyweight.
Wladimir made it look easy beating Jefferson, knocking him down with short left hooks and overhand right hands without getting all that much. For those who haven’t seen the fight, I suggest you take a look at it on YouTube to get a good idea of the fate that awaits Haye.
Jefferson didn’t have the best chin obviously, which is why he didn’t make it very far at heavyweight. However, I’d put Haye’s chin in the same class as Jefferson’s, maybe a little worse though. But overall, Jefferson was a better heavyweight in my estimation than Haye will ever be, because Jefferson had huge power in both hands and a lot of size at 6’6″.
If Haye wants to end up like Jefferson, he can go ahead and continue treating Wladimir badly in head to head meeting with him. But if he’s smart, he’ll back up and start groveling a little bit, and kissing Wladimir’s backside. The trick is by showing respect to Wladimir, Haye can maybe lull him to sleep enough where Wladmir may feel a little sorry for him and won’t bring out the heavy artillery in the first few rounds against him. Because if Wladimir lets his hands fly in the early going, Haye is going to be taken out on a stretcher and you can put in that in the bank.
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I’m very surprised by the amount of people who thing DR Steelhammer will win! not a chance ill happily but a wager on with anyone that Haye knocks him out within 6 rounds! I dont think Wlad is a bad heavyweight but he is no where near Tyson, Lewis, Ali etc, Haye will simply be to quick, to clever, to fit (they always struggle late on in fights).
I would be more concerened about the big V that will be a far more difficult fight for Haye as he has more heart and ability, Haye win round 6!
Wheever the klitschkos fight a mandatory or a contender i always think is this really a heavyweight title fight? Vitali has the awkward style that none of todays heavyweights can figure out and it doesnt make for good viewing as the challengers try to get to the inside of Vitali only to be clubbed to death at the same time.Its this combination of awkwardness and lack of one punch ko power from Vitali that makes his fights boring whereas Wlad is no better as he cautiosly jabs the opponent into submission with technically good however non exciting counter punching.
Anyone who thinks this fight is gaining interest outside of Germany because of it involving a Klitschko obviously didnt here the boos ringing out during the last fights. Vitalis fight against Gomez was dropped down from ESPN to ESPN2 because nobody was interested. Nobody cares about the brothers.
I do think they deserve more respect than they have recieved up to now, not from Haye but from the boxing fans in general, because they have achieved a lot in their careers, but i also understand the “boring” comments. Wlad is an excellent defensive counter puncher, its not always exciting but gets the job done.
Haye is getting under Wlads skin for sure, how much will be revealed on fight night. Should he show more respect? Probably, but this wouldnt be half as entertaining if he did!!
Oh Doctor, i think you are deluded. People want to see Wlad lose so we don’t have to watch anymore of their sleep inducing bouts. And maybe we can then watch matches with a bit of action rather than RoboWlad and RoboVITALI. Wlad will get tired and fall over like he has before. Haye will be much to quick.
yeah man – without them maybe people would start wathing heavy fights again:)
Anybody tell me where you can buy these t-shirts hahahahaha
My f##kin sides are killing me………….
Matthew Porter
Could you explain what a castrated male domestic cattle has to do with the debate?. Unless of cause you are resorting to trash talk, in which case, case proved.
The real reason people are interested in this fight is because one of the Klitschko’s is involved, without them the champion scene would change daily. Wlad by TKO.
David haye is gonna be the top dog so suck my root ..
he is trying to get into wlad’s head thats why
This is so funny watching guys get upset about boxers trash talking!!!!
This is nothing new all boxers do it, why the uproar!?!
Vlad is mentally weak, thats why he is getting upset. Maybe the same can be said for people posting on here.
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go to you tube and watch the ray mercer wlad klits fight i think this will be how wlad fights haye sep for haye wont be able to take the shots that mercer takes incredible fight hee hee check it out!!!
I don’t see the problem with all this? its just to sell tickets and a few minds games, right? I mean maybe Vlad is getting angry because when others have travelled to Germany to fight him, they’ve left their balls at home. No-one has taunted him the way Haye is, dare I say no one has challenged Vlad’s reign as world champion. Now Vlad clearly isn’t used to it and the more Haye winds him up, the more Vlad is likely to crack and reduce his advantage going into the fight. Now, from this point of view, if I was challenging for the heavyweight world title, and knew I could reduce the advantage my opponent may have on me, I’d do it. Things like this dont always come around a seecond time for people so make the most of your first chance and I think that’s what Haye is doing.
I was going to put money on Wlad winning but after his performance last night where he seemed a bit shook and Haye looked supremely confident I dont think I’ll bother.
why should he show more respect? boxing is better when there is a bigger hatred between the fighters. Haye is doing great job of it and i believe haye could cause an upset as with the power in hayes right to wlad’s chin well that could be good night
Engaging how Haye’s spin doctors cart the Hayemaker’s tail end all over Germany to “confront” the Klitschkos with another episode of Haye behaving like somebody intent on hawking himself. It does get old after awhile yet Haye keeps his foot in the door trying to sell, sell and again sell something that most people don’t want to buy. Even as these words are being written the only thing that Wladimir desires from Haye is not respect but only Haye’s body in a boxing ring so that Haye can be “set right” big mouth, T-shirt and all. Haye does however stay true to himself with the demeanor of being a loser outside as well as inside of the boxing ring come fight night.
you american writers are so full of crap always slagging of british fighters to be honest you are all a bit sad why don’t you get some writers who know boxing
Adam is such a knob head
I didn’t know a T_shirt can turn a boxing match in 1 or they others favor.ukansodoff,your full of it.Keep tryin to use this and that to make Haye seem like he has more of a chance.WOW.I didn’t know a T-Shirt could take away the power advantage,the height advantage,the experiance advantage,and the boxing skills advantage that Wlad has.Keep dreaming.Wlad has been through this many times before and will come into this fight with a cool head.He will use his powerful jab to knock Haye silly then POW.Left hook right hand KO for the win somewhere around round 5.
why is everyone getting so hot up about hayes comments, its all been done before and is nothing new, relax. when haye lost to thompson he took it, was humble, moved on and went about knocking ppl out…i think you need to realise that haye is a intelligent young fighter, who does have the tools to beat klitschko. i hope he knocks him out.
Heavyweight fights NEED this sort of razzle dazzle promotion, this is the most anticipated HW fight for 6 years, and it’s BECAUSE of David Haye. If you’re half as dull as the Klits then having a beer with you would make me feel suicidal.
Some of you guys in america or shall i say non-british fans seem to think that we,us british fans only follow british boxers what planet do you live on boxing is a big game, we dont just watch british boxers we support different boxers from all over wake up. As for trash talk its ok for boxers like b-hop or PBF but its not ok for haye as we say over here whats good for thr goose is good for the gander.
A lot of people are saying the main factor in this fight will be who has the cleaner punches. Wladimir won’t lose his head especially with his brother by his side, so he will land most of punches he throws so he should have this in the bag… but then again will he be able to cope with the speed and pressure of David? I think David has many of Mike Tysons qualities such has speed, immense pressure, lead fists. But like Mike he can’t take a big hook on the chin. If David keeps throwing bombs in combinations in the first few rounds…. Mr Klitschko will be looking up at the lights. So please stop being pretenders and think you know best… This fight could go either way
i agree with kieran,hayes doing this to sell tickets,so people sit up and take notice,,,,,,simple,,as for vlad getting the red mist isnt that what haye wants,its not a tickling competion,,,,,simply doing it for entertainment value so everyone gets behind the fight,,,prediction,this could go either way,vlad needs to come out of is shell abit,the last few fight iv watched of haye,he seems to be very strong,but i hevent been impressed with his boxing ability ,just seems to be windmilling alot,and leaving himself open in the process,,,,now that wouldnt be a problem with the likes of enzo,,(2 only connected i might add)but if vlad takes advantage of this ,whoknows,,,,
Doctor…….Trash talk sums up modern day britain? Apart from Haye and Naseem who in the last ten years has practiced an abundance of trash talk compared to Americans and other nations. Stop talking utter bullocks, its entertainment and hype, which anyone would need to be interested in a Wladimir fight!
Its entertainment,Don`t take it all so seriously.
Sorry fellas but I don’t think is having any affect on Wlad whatsoever. He is to smart and intelligent for this sort of theatrical nonsense, been there done that, nothing new. Far to knowledgeable both about his sport and opponents for this to make any difference. Trash talk is cheap I have never liked it sums up modern day Britain. I will wait for the fight.
Vlad wins his fights hiding behind his jab, being very careful and defensive and waiting for his opponants to walk onto something before actually making an attack. BORING AND SAFE.
If Haye is driving him mad with his lack of respect and his T-Shirt then who knows, if he wears that T-Shirt in the ring maybe Vlad will get the red mist and come out blazing on the 1st bell.
That turns a fight that is massivly in Vlads favour into a 50 – 50 wild swinging knockout match and with Hayes power and speed hed have jsut as much chance to win it.
And if you knew boxing Scott youd know that one of the last things you want to do in the ring is lose your temper, only you would think it unwise for Haye to try make Vlad lose his.