By Boxing Muse: It appears the rivalry between David Haye and Tyson Fury is gathering momentum and will hopefully result in a contract being signed for what can be classed as one of the biggest fights in boxing.
Each camp should take confidence in the fact that there is a blueprint on how to beat each other. Even though Tyson is undefeated and Haye has only lost to Carl Thompson (in 2004) and the youngest Klitschko brother. It seems apparent that there are ‘keys to victory’ which seem obvious routes to take if one is to be victorious.
For Fury to defeat Haye studying Hayemaker’s failed unification bout against Wladimir Klitschko on July 2nd 2011 provides an outline in which Fury can follow as he possess many of the attributes that Wladimir has and even some advantages.
Keeping the shorter Haye at distance with a fast, a frequent long jab, tying up on the inside to prevent Haye working up close, leaning on the smaller fighter to drain energy and once Fury can find his range with his jab he can proceed to land straight right hands.
If Fury conducts something similar to this plan it will frustrate Haye and keep the former WBA heavyweight champion at the end of his arm length and in the danger zone.
In order for Haye to win, his camp should study Fury’s most recent fight against Steve Cunningham. Although Fury came out victorious stopping ‘USS’ Cunningham in the 7th round, Fury’s performance was below par and highlighted obvious weaknesses.
Haye a former cruiserweight and 6’3” like Cunningham, can use his athletic ability and agile style to get past Fury’s long arms to land some hurtful shots and do some damage, as Cunningham proved in the 2nd round of their April fight. Cunningham landed a looping overhand right which sent the 6’9” Fury crashing to the ground in a similar style to how Canadian Neven Pajkic knocked Fury down in their bout in 2011.
This appears to be an on-going error in Tyson’s defense, lowering his left hand leaving himself open to a shorter fighter’s right hand. There is no denying David Haye is one of the hardest punchers in world boxing, if he lands his trademark ‘Hayemaker’ it could be curtains close for Fury.
It seems that this truly is an intriguing fight, with the previous game plans in mind it really is a close and evenly matched bout, surely winning is decided on who implements their style most effectively and following the blueprint.
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