Povetkin likely next opponent for Haye
February 17th, 2011
By William Mackay: With the British Boxing Board of Control likely to say no to WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-1, 23 KO’s) fighting former WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev in the UK, it leaves Haye with the choice of fighting Chagaev in Germany or deciding to forget about him altogether and just choosing instead to face the number #2 contender unbeaten Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 15 KO’s).
For some boxing fans, they see Povetkin as a good solid choice as an opponent for Haye. However, it might be less than an impressive choice if you look at how Povetkin has been regressing as a fighter since beating Eddie Chambers in 2008 in the IBF heavyweight eliminator tournament. Back then, Povetkin was fighting well and in his prime. Since then, Povetkin has looked sluggish in defeating his last six opponents and has suffered a number of injuries during that time. Recently, Povetkin struggled to beat Nicolai Firtha (19-8-1, 8 KO’s) by a 10 round decision last December. Povetkin looked horrible in that fight and ended up badly bruised in earning a 10 round decision.
Povetkin looked little better than many of Haye’s aging heavyweight opponents that he’s feasted on during the past three years, and this may be about as easy fight for Haye as his fights with 38-year-old John Ruiz and 38-year-old Monte Barrett were. Povetkin looks like a shot fighter to me. He doesn’t appear to be the same fighter he once was, and that’s why I see Haye choosing him rather than opting to take on the more dangerous Chagaev outside of the UK.
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Povetkin good. Can drink lot vodka. Breath will daze Haye first round. Then ko. Then drinking with Ivan for victory. Povetkin very brave. Always wanted fight Wladimir. But Wladimir run away. Now fight coward Haye.
this would be Hayes toughest match of his pro carreer i believe.pavetkin takes a good punch and has very good skills.look for Haye to hit and run.
i think there talkin about bringin frank dux out of retirment and talkin him into fighting a boxing match against david haye…
i wud prefer to see haye vs chagaev.after all the man deserves it after the way hes been treated over the last few years..i also think it wud be a gd idea for haye to fight chaggy in germany as if he does fight wlad or vitali its going to happen there so he might get himself a few more fans over there if he was to beat chagaev well there….
Haye is not only a disgrace to boxing but also to humankind in general. His appetite for money is boundless and his pride is attached to his bank account. Thank god for the Klitschkos and similar men of excellence. Haye is good for one thing only, as an example of how not to be.
@jj. Agree, WK against Adamek will be great. Can’t wait to watch this bout
Holding a world title a few years ago meant you were the best in the world ,sadly now it is a licence to print money and pick easy fights ,haye is more worried about money than pride .Wlad and witali fight the best ,adamek will fight anyone there are still some great brave sportsmen outthere,its not all bad.
I think Povetkin is a better fight than Chagaev. Haye is a big deal in Britain so why should he let his fans down and fight in Germany? As for not fighting Chagaev, it’s hardly Hayes fault the guy was riddled with more viruses than my old laptop!
HAYE WAS HOPING TO FIGHT HOPKINS, BUT HOPKINS GOT THAT RETURN MATCH, I WOULD´NT BELIEVE THE POVETKIN FIGHT UNTIL IT HAPPENS, BECAUSE POVETKIN BRINGS A LOT OF PRESSURE, HAYE DOES´NT HAVE THAT TYPE OF GUTS TO TAKE SUCH A CHANCE. I THINK HE WILL SETTLE FOR RAHMAN, MORMEK OR EVEN FURY, THE GUY HAS NO SHAME.
@jj, I telling you it’s Mormeck…or Rahman…fu*k
povetkin is easier than chagev but still think he is to good for haye ,a weaker fighter will be found.
Good points Chuvalo……..Haye talks more than he fights, to be a recognised fighter and build a legacy it does not matter whether you win or lose providing you give it all you’ve got and actually ‘fight’.
All the great fighters, Duran, Ali, Frazier, Leonard etc still built a legacy because they were active and fought more than they talked.
Haye needs to just go into the movies!
Haye talks the talk and puts a good show with over the hill heavyweights and circus freaks. he’s never been tested yet in the heavyweight division, and I don’t think he wants to be. He will retire with a shedload of money and carry on with the same old “The Klitshkos were too scared to fight me….”
You are a disgrace. All this time it was looking like haye was gonna fight chagaev, you have said a few times “why doesnt haye fight a better opponent like povetkin” truth is u wont be happy who he fights. Tell your boys, the klits to stop wasting everyones time and get it on.