Haye Out Of the Running For Wladimir, but may Get Bout With Vitali
June 22nd, 2009
By Chris Williams: David Haye’s back ailment whether real or not really messed up his chances for a bout with IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, who now is telling Haye to get in line and work his way into a title shot if he wants to fight him.
I don’t know, but maybe Wladimir might still be interested in fighting Haye if he gets beaten by Vitali, but I wouldn’t bet on it. In Haye’s rush to fight one of the Klitschko brothers, he’s picked perhaps the hardest one and may have been better off if he skipped over Vitali all together and concentrated on building up his skills.
Wladimir, even if he wanted to, doesn’t have the time available in 2009 to accommodate Haye by giving him another chance for a fight. Haye bailed on Wladimir already choosing to postpone the fight after hurting his back before their scheduled June 20th bout.
Wladimir moved on and fought Ruslan Chagaev instead, and doesn’t have any desire to fight Haye, tell him to “get in line” and pointing out that Povetkin is his mandatory challenger for his IBF title and the winner of the Alexander Dimitrenko vs. Eddie Chambers is the going to be the mandatory for his World Boxing Organization heavyweight title.
Normally, this would mean that Haye would be in a tough position of having to look for a good opponent to fight in the meantime. Haye would obviously have no shortage of opponents, because there are a number of top heavyweights in the top 10 that would love to get Haye in the ring so that he could test his weak chin.
However, it looks like Vitali may be the first one to test him out. That is extremely fortunate for Haye, because losing to someone like Vitali is much preferable than getting knocked cold by heavyweights like Samuel Peter, Kevin Johnson, Chris Arreola, Kali Meehan, Denis Boytsov or Odlanier Solis.
Those are all heavyweights that Haye should be looking to fight if he were concerned with establishing his credibility as a fighter and learning getting more suited to the heavyweight division. Haye needs to try as hard as possible to make the fight with Vitali happen, because having to fight another top heavyweight – and then possibly beaten – would be a huge blow to Haye’s career.
As of now, Haye is still riding on the crest of his cruiserweight accomplishments, which include wins over Enzo Maccarinelli, Jean Marc Mormeck, Giacobbe Fragomeni, Lasse Johansen, Alexander Gurov, Vincenzo Rossitto, Glen Kelly and Arthur Williams. The more time goes by the less these victories mean anything because none of them are relevant to beating a top flight heavyweight.
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But let me also say that Haye wouldn’t stand a chance against either Klitschko. Haye wouldnt make it past Arreola,Sam Peter or Dimitrenko and thats why he didnt want to fight his way to the title.
A contender or 2 and i’d be happy. Thats all i’ve been sayin the whole time. Show me that Haye can compete in the Heavyweight division before he gets a title shot. Unifying a dead Cruiserweight division isn’t an accomplishment that should catypolt Haye in front of boxers like Arreola,Dimitrenko,Kevin Johnson,Eddie Chambers,or Povetkin.I would have a totally differant view of David Haye if he announced that he was gonna make a jump to the Heavies and then picked barret, then took a step up and faught someone like Sam Peter and if he won that one, fight a top Heavy like Arreola or Dimitrenko for a title shot. That would bea respectable road to the title shot. But instead of showing everybody that hes a contender he annonces that hes gonna take the Heavyweight division with a thunder and says he will choose a contender for his first fight to show everybody he’s the real deal then picks Monte Barret. As I said, Barret was a good warmup for Haye to actually fight a real Heavy. He used his moth instead of his fists to get a shot and thats what my problem is.
Haye has been turned into the laughing stock of the Heavyweight division by wlad and Wlad didnt even have to get in the ring with him. Big talkin prik got scared and ran for the hills. Haye should fight Barret again. I’m surprised Haye didnt hurt is ear or something before that fight.
Haye won’t take a warmup fight because he’ll get KTFO. Haye is a coward and has proven that already. He doesn’t belong in the Heavyweight division. He’s a hype job and Wlad beat his azz without throwing a punch.
Right on wellsini!
I don’t think it really matters what actually happens in a potential Haye vs. Klitschko (V or W) fight. I really just hope one of them signs a fight with him because it SHOULD be an entertaining fight, regardless of who comes out on top.
The Chagaev fight was just boring. There was no excitement, no surprises, just W having his way with a MUCH less prepared opponent.
Here’s a link to a site debating whether or not Klitschko should have postponed to fight with Haye, or if he was better off in fighting Chagaev… interesting stuff! http://www.thesportsdebates.com
Adam what is an anagram of cnut? Be it money, bad back or whatever else i for one hope David can negotiate a fight with Vitali.
I’m a big Haye fan but he’s gonna have to try and knock Vitali out as he is far too skilled a boxer for David to win on points. I honestly can’t see him knocking him out either but its that bit of excitement the division needs
Why should he go for Povetkin or Arreola as a warm up fight to fight his way into contention when number one he would make no money and number two his fast track tactics are clearly working!!
Dumb ass yanks!
Which is why Wlad told HBO to fk off when David”The Btch”Haye pulled out of the match and HBO told Wlad that they wouldn’t air the fight.HBO has no clout over Europen boxers and they can’t stand it.
I know this isnt the subject but the story will appear soon enough and on here in a week.
Setanta has gone into administration and the stations may be happenin at midnight tonight.
So Haye is guna have to start negotiating with Sky.
Question, ESPN, does it show much Boxing in America or do other networks have the monopoly?
ha ha haaaaa! sounnds like some people are a little upset about who the H.W king is ha haaaaaa
KLITSCHKOOOOO!
LOL you are so wrong nice try. So basically haye beat a bunch of nobodys and never even faced someone with real skill.
Haye will win easy from both klit brothers
Since when did kids go into candy store to count chickens?? And its not cvandy store its sweet shop, its our language at the end of the day seein as this is such a bitter website towards Brits.
Vlad had every right to change fighters and go for Chagaev and he may not be that interested in Haye.
But if Haye beats Vitali (which i doubt) then Vlad will want even less of Haye cuz hed know Haye would have every chance of winnin, but then Haye will be pushin to be the mandatory to get his belts.
It looks like Haye has his 2nd chance at the quick route to success in this division, lets hope he takes it.