The Klitschko brothers will remain champions until they both retire
May 31st, 2010
Photo credit: Pavel Terekhov – By Chris Williams: If you’re one of those fans who are hoping that World Boxing Association heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) will man up and fight the Klitschko brothers to try and take their titles in the near future, you can relax and probably forget about it. Haye doesn’t appear to be interested in facing either of the Klitschko brothers now or any time soon. Haye talks a lot, name drops the Klitschko brothers, gets attention, but then quickly takes on other opponents. This trend will likely continue until Haye is eventually beaten by one of his contenders or retires from the sport.
Beyond Haye, there’s really not much opposition to speak of in the heavyweight division. Tomasz Adamek is too short at 6’1”, and looks too small to be anymore than a knockout victim against either of the Klitschko brothers. Adamek will likely be smaller version of Alberto Sosnowski when he does get a title chance either later this year or in 2011. Adamek will be stopped when that time comes and then quickly take his place as a long-time gate keeper in the heavyweight division.
Alexander Povetkin is another fighter that doesn’t have the size to compete against the Klitschko brothers. He’s been dragging his feet for what seems like forever in taking his time getting into the ring with Wladimir. The latest news is that Povetkin wants Wladimir to agree to more extensive drug testing before he’ll face him next. Wladimir doesn’t want to go along with this testing.
This could put Povetkin’s title challenge in jeopardy unless he drops his demands. However, when and if Povetkin eventually faces Wladimir, I expect for Povetkin to be destroyed in an easy win by Wladimir. The fight will likely be as one-sided as Vladimir’s 9th round stoppage win over Ruslan Chagaev last year in June.
The other top heavyweight contenders Denis Boytsov and Odlanier Solis are lacking in size and don’t have the mobility or the power needed to beat either of the Klitschko brothers. They may be a slight step up above Sosnowski, but not much.
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valuev lost to chageav,,,a man who vladimir mugged..valuev has fought only 2 top 10 contenders in his life and lost to both of them…he also should have lost a decision to a 48 year old holyfield…valuev is terrible, was terrible, will always be terrible and both brothers have been trying to get him in the ring for years…like ruiz…now like david haye, run away from them and pretend they are ducking you..valuev is slow, awkward, has a weak punch, is easy to hit, and doesnt take a shot well…where do we think he has a chance against either brother…he was frequently staggered by chagaev…the same chageav who hit vlad with a right hand after the bell and didnt even cause him to blink, valuev was even wobbled by monte barrett, who cant punch at all….you guys need to stop acting like any fighter on the planet was afraid of valuev…hes a joke and you make yourselves into one…and it doesnt make davie look better
blo u idiot check ur facts see how many times don king has made excuses about his guy (valuev) not takin on a k bro..vitali the most recent which is why he fought albert instead because valuev didnt want to fight him AGAIN..get ur facts right numbnuts
IF YAL THINK 4 A SEC THAT HAYES DONT STAND A CHANCE WITH THE KLITCHSKO BROTHERS THEN THINK AGAIN..DAVID STOOD UP AGAINST THE ONE MAN THE KLITCHKO BROS HAVE SO FAR AVOIDED..THE ONLY XER WHO COULD STAND THEM BOTH IN STRENGHT AND SIZE..NICKOLEA THE RUSIAN..IF YAL SO DUMB TO THINK THE BROS ARE SO INVINCIBLE THEN LET EM TAKE ON EACH OTHER OR FACE NICKO…..BETTER STILL FACE THE GOLIAT KILLER HIM SELF..
omg is this guys serious david tua…get a life u muppet hes fightin monty barret the same monty barret that haye floored at will lol get a grip and get out of the past tuas times up and wud only break his arm if he landed flush on a klitchko chin…that is all
Message to the “K Brothers”:
Just be patient, there is a boxer out there who will be your toughest test of your careers….his name is David Tua. After he beats Monte Barret on July 26 he will be looking for a title fight. Take him on and you will be tasting canvas all night, not you or your brother will be able to match his power, defense or rock solid chin. The only thing in your advantage is your height but im sure he will find a way around that hahaha
Good luck when he comes calling……you’s will need it!!!!!
I’m a brit and agree with you.
Bottom line. Don’t want to hurt the Brit’s feeling who seem to be starved for a legitamite heavyweight champion. Starved to the extent that they are irrational and not dealing with reality when it comes to David Haye. David has had numerous opportunities and comes up with one lame exuse after the other. Let me see now: Bad back, bad contract against Vladimir, bad contract against Vitali. Have to take a rest. Need to spend more time with family etc, etc, etc.
The only people taking you serious David are the Brits.
Can’t understand that either. The guy is a creep who should not be rewarded for his disgusting behaviour.
Yes i think they will retire undefeated. As far as im concerned nobody out there right now can beat them. Vladimir has been knocked out a few times so maybe somebody has a punchers chance but Vitali? He cant be beaten right now.
I cannot belkieve anyone in there right mind could right that haye even has a chance against the K brothers,
what are you smoking?
Haye is a coward and a big mouth that does not have the skill as well to even win one round against the K Bro’s.
How can Haye show his face when he has made a fool of himself by not being man enough to fight for the belts whats he waiting for!!
again biasd idiotic posts from brits use embaress me and urselves fookin idiots..y sat it he dosnt deserve it…tell u wat ill go fight some washed up bums and use can blow my trumpet for me also….IDIOTS
Right now there is no competition for them, they are just too good. There is no one out there to give them any competition. Even if Haye did fight one of them he is too small, too slow and lacks enough power to be concerned with. Povetkin certianly isn’t good enough either……There just isn’t any kind of a threat out there.
It is really pretty simple with regards to Haye, he will sound like the same broken record we have heard before from every other boxer that has gotten in the ring with either Brother. I am going to get inside, I am going to make them fight, I will expose them.. Last time I checked neither has lost a round in some time. Haye will talk the same junk and I am afraid have the same outcome. Knocked out cold.
Wladimir KO Haye
Vitali KO Haye
love it when Scott Guilford gets his predictions wrong and everyone jumps on his head and stomps it to a pulp with you know nothing gestures. “Stop writing you freak you know nothing” call the masses, “you were proved wrong, never write again” they said. I hope if the Haye lovers dreams are smashed, they have the decency not to comment on posts again. anything else would be no less than hypocracy. For the record I’d love to see Haye win, I can’t see it….but if anyone can convince me otherwise im open to debate on how. Lable your points 1,2 and 3 etc and i will answer you points (IMO) 1,2 and 3.
right on!
i don’t know about you guys, but the writer is 100% true, don’t be blinded by your idolism to Haye, he is clearly ducking the brothers. I love the other contenders who have the heart to man up with the Klitschkos.
Odlanier Solis hasn’t got the punching power to defeat the Klitschko’s? You have got to be kidding with that statement he’s got loads of punching power!
PS: I think it’s abit too early to say David Haye is avoiding the Klitschko’s since he hasn’t even got an opponent lined up for his next fight – he may well be fighting 1 of the Klitschko’s next
Haye will destroy both of them on the same nignt easy !!!!
I think the writer of this article are paid by Klitschko. Povetkin is by far much better skilled boxer than Chagaev and he throw much more combos. he is an absolutly attacking boxer who is the greatest danger for Wladimir. The best german boxing trainers said that Povetkin is the biggest danger for both Klitschkos. Povetkin is much faster than every other rival of the klitschko. He hit much more punches than chagaev or ibrahmogov and is has a great working rate. He will stop Klitscho by end of the 6 round via knock out.
Disagree.
Haye Vs. Wladimir – Haye victory
Haye Vs. Vitali – Vitali victory
and what about david tua?
Vitali perhaps. If Wladimir gets in the ring with Haye, he gets knocked out early.
We know that eventualy they all get beat if they hang too long,so goes boxing and young hungry opponents