Two months and Haye still hasn’t picked an opponent to fight
June 14th, 2010
By William Mackay: It’s been well over two months now since World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) last fought and Haye still hasn’t selected how his next opponent will be. At this rate, it could be four or five months before Haye fights again. The last we heard from Haye is that he was “resting” from his hard fight with 38-year-old on April 3rd.
The 50-50 deal was what Haye’s trainer/manager Adam Booth had asked for going in the door for the negotiations. But even though it was reportedly offered to Haye, he has taken Wladimir up on the fight. There’s talk that Haye could fight 38-year-old former 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Audley Harrison at some point in the near future.
This is a fight that only the UK would be interested in seeing, because Harrison doesn’t have a following in the United States and isn’t well thought of by many boxing fans. But it’s a fight that Haye could make a good deal of money if he decides to take it. Right now, it’s anyone’s guess what Haye is going to do but his silence to Wladimir’s offer isn’t a good sign right now.
Haye said he was the new breed of heavyweight and that he was going to shake up the boxing world by taking on the best opponents. Unfortunately, if Haye moves forward and takes on Harrison, you have to believe that Haye is no different from a lot of the past heavyweights that, once in possession of a title, have tended to try and milk their titles for as long as possible against beatable fighters.
Haye hasn’t gotten to that point yet, because he had no choice but to fight John Ruiz in his last fight because he was his mandatory challenger. But if Haye takes on Harrison next, then you might think he’s not willing to take the tough fights that he said he would. If Haye does fight Harrison, he’s going to be really busy after that fighting a rematch against former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev, who has a rematch clause in his contract with Haye, and then his mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev.
It may be difficult for Haye to find any time to fight either of the Klitschko brothers after that. When Haye first moved up, boxing fans said he was a “breath of fresh air.” My, how things have changed suddenly now that Haye doesn’t appear to fighting Wladimir Klitschko next. In a way, you can’t blame him for wanting to avoid fighting him because Wladimir has the size, and experience advantage.
However, Haye was the one calling Wladimir and his brother Vitali Klitschko out for the longest time, and it looks a little strange that Haye doesn’t want to fight Wladimir after all that talk. But who knows? Haye could come out of his slumber in a month or two and say that he’s ready to fight one of the Klitschko brothers. Let’s hope so, because it’s not going to be interesting to watch Haye fight guys like Harrison, Chagaev and Valuev after all the talking that Haye has done about wanting to fight the Klitschko brothers.
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haye has been just released in an interview saying he needs to work on some things, particularly his defense. haye knows what he fans dont…he has some serious issues…you guys misquote, make up, distort…the truth is we dont know if haye can hang as a heavyweight because he has never gotten in the ring with a decent one and probably wont in the near future..this combined with what i know about haye makes me think he doesnt have the skill to hang and knows it…after lewis sparred with haye he famously said in ring magazine that he doesnt have a chance against either k brother…i dont necessrily agree…haye has fought exclusively old men, i expect him to still with the smoke and mirrors approach and fight vitali when he looks weak enough..but never get in the ring vlad
you knock haye time after time every thing he has said he would do he has done yet you still knock him , he has stated he will give the fans the fights they want ,he said he would win c/w titles he did he said he would win h/w title he did he said he would honour his agreement to fight No 1 h/w contender he did so just because he is not doing things to some peoples time scale and working to his own he is a coward !!! just read freddie roaches assessment of wlad v haye where roach states haye will k/o wlad when they meet and all you wlad fans stick that where the sun dont shine
If david haye considers himself to be Heavyweight Champion of the WORLD then go out there and fight one of the Klitschkos,there’s no way he can justify stalling . He has been offered 50-50 split, what else does he want? he’s either a fighter or he’s not, at this stage talking and hype don’t work, either put up or shut up, and stop hiding behind different press reports. I will not agree with any fool however, who says he’s scared, when you step in a ring against another fighter, there’s nobody to help you, and he’s done that over and over, so give him some respect.
To compare Vitali Klitschko or his equally remarkable brother Wladimir with a run of the mill like A. Harrison is not even amusing.
Hayewire is no coward but he does know when he is outclassed therefore he will make a wide berth around any Klitschko found in a box ring and instead take on low risk opponents like the ordinary Audley of Harrison.
I agree with the article to a point, but I’d just add that maybe Haye be allowed to have his Harrison fight to make some serious moola and have a UK showcase fight. THEN, if he ducks ANYONE, he should be called for it. The next 3 fights for him after Harrison yes SHOULD include Klits, Valuev and Chagaev. I doubt seriously, though, he’d be exposed most likely. Yes he is talented, but doesn’t have the chin or size to get by either Klit. As for Valuev and Chagaev, it’s a 50-50.
if he dosnt fight klitchko next hes going to have to wait for another 3 fights???the way haye fights once a year twice of we r lucky (really lucky) it wont be until early 2012 then hel fight vital cause he will be 41 and prob on a zimmer frame then wlad who will be 37 a year younger than hayes recent opponents but im sure hell still take it then…somethin tells me if haye is in it for the mooney hes not going to want to pay chagaev or valuev stand aside money
how the hell is audley the same as any of the klitchkoes,the guy throws about 2 punches a round looks terrified and has no heart,he won the european belt by the skin of his teeth and now he thinks hes ready for a world belt ,omg,why haye fighting this chump,hed be better warming up on someones grandma infact she probly put up a better fight,
The UK Mirror claims that Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy promotions is trying to work out a November deal with Audley Harrison. It is clear that Haye is trying to wait it out until the Klitschko’s become older. Is this fair? I dont think so. Haye will try to use his sneaky tactics so as to give him more chances. How low is that?
David Haye vs David Tua
ANONYMOUS, YOU CAN GO OUT AND PLAY NOW.
the klitschkos should make it clear that the 50/50 no option deal is off the table for good if he doesnt take it now
david haye is a real authentic idiot, a coward with a nice red pumps on… pathetic for uk boxing fans… Every one knows KO brothers would give him a pizza face… what a coward douche. KO Bros #1
@ bob
ahh dont worry … USA can hate UK … the whole world hates the USA tho =P
put the news on son … im sure we can find sum1 burning the american flag
Haye vs. Wladimir and Vitail vs. Holyfield whats up wit these fight. Make it happen from the Professor.
David Haye couldnt fight sleep….. plain and simple……..
It’s not haye who is embarasing UK. There are tons of morons in every country. It’s brits who justify and praise him. This kind of behavior says smth about country itself, about people and their moral standards. Reading comments here i begin to despise brits. Brits suck
1. Sauerland Promotions have a BIG say in Hayes next fight and it is them who want to match up Haye with Harrison. NOT Haye nor Booth. NEITHER of them want Harrison, that’s a FACT Booth has said this. I suggested a few people read more educated articles than some on this site and at least you will have the whole truth to formulate an opinion.
2. As for accusations of Haye being a coward, because as of now he’s remained silent and not commenced the traditional war of words……..Who’s a father on this site?……….or who’s about to become one? Because I know where my priorities lie and it’s certainly family first.
Frustration is one thing, I’m frustrated because as a fan of the sport I want to see Haye fight a Klitschko, but some of the comments on this site are bizarre. I say patience people Wlad v Haye will happen…then we can all start the arguing……but unfortunately I see Haye v Harrison first : (
haye legendary fighter look what he did to monte barrat he batters all of the americans easy
david haye the best ever
haye would of kod the tyson of 88 thats how great he is
haye the best heavyweight ever he wud of battered a peak tyson holmes and ali no question
david haye’s wife is having a baby soon so i think that is a major part in this … also he is pretty much going to fight audley harrison sooner or later then possibly chagaev as he is manditory
audley harrison is a warm up fight for a klitschko … he is about the same size and has a longer reach, he has about the same amount of confidence in his chin s wlad does and likes to fight the same type of fight
so if u like wladamir and vitali … u wont mind audley … u only have to worry if haye decides to fight sam sexton or John McDermott then the world should worry haha
As a heavyweight Hayewire is a major let-down and in point of fact his antics are indisputably not good for the sport of boxing. Where are the deeds to follow up on the grand words that Haye churned out in the past and where are the promises that he made regarding bringing excitement to boxing and in particular to the heavyweight division?
The authentic excitement will come when the Hayewire steps in to a ring with a Klitschko and Haye is put to rest for the thoroughly merited ten count that he so richly deserves.
hey mr.haye fight ALI(Leila Ali)…ho.ho.
David Haye has created his own problems. He is the one that did all the trash talking about the Klitschko’s. He is the one that acted like a moron by showing up at a press conference with a tee shirt depicting the decapitated heads of the Klitschko bros. Then when Vladimir calls him out in a very public way he bhes out. Of course the Klitscho’s are angry. It’s the same old story, Haye keeps making excuses. There is no place left to hide David! Can’t believe there are still Brits out there defending him. Really, is this the kind of fighter you want to represent England? There have been some great fighters that have come out of England. David Haye is not one of them. If he thought he had a shot at beating either one of the Klitschko brothers he would be ecstatic about fighting them. Say what you will about Albert Sosnowski, the guy has guts. He should loan some of them to David Haye.
audley is to risky david, he hits harder than you,i have studdied box for more than 60 years, so please take note, Kiltschko bro’s would be safer.
Just running scared….just running scared.
The WBA should pick one for him.One in the top ten.
Oh man put the flocking stop watch down man, he aint breakin any rules, and if or when he does he loses his belt, which he needs bafly.
Maybe hes winding the btothers up even more by keeping quiet, im certain its working if he is, especially if people like you are anything to go by. He was looking desperate to fight them this time last year and they were brushing him off, now whose sounding desperate.
Haye has just won the WBA title, from a business perspective, he doesn’t need the Klitschkos yet..
It’s crazy if people think he’s going to jump straight in with an opponent as dangerous as a Klitschko before making a few defences and making A LOT of money.
Haye’s mistake was to mouth off too much, but i don’t doubt he’ll get in the ring with one of the Klitschkos.
Haye gets A LOT of criticism, but who in the last 3 years has the Klitschkos fought who’s actually good?
He’s tired, let him rest….lol
I just spoke to David and he said he hasn’t chosen anyone yet as afavor to the writers on here. So they have something to write about.
I cant understand what Haye is playing at – He chases the Klitschkos all over saying he will do this and that and then he does nothing !!! If he fights Audley it will be a mismatch and it wont go 4 rounds !!!