Fury v Haye: Analysis

By B.G.B - 07/15/2013 - Comments

fury122By B.G.B: The hype is well under way in building up the biggest British heavyweight clash since Bruno v Lewis. On the 28th September former 2 weight world champion David Haye (28- 2 26 KOs) takes on  6 ft 9 prospect Tyson Fury (21- 0 15 KOs). We know what to expect in the build up: name calling, slating, stare downs and perhaps the odd scuffle. All of this is a key element of the promotion of this fight, but what can we expect from the actual fight?

Obviously the large amounts of money involved in this fight is one of the main reasons as to how this fight has materialized. If the money is right, big fights with big risk are made, with this fight being no exception. David Haye is an experienced world champion with fast hands, good movement, fast reflexes and of course explosive power. Regardless of his size as a heavyweight he has proven that he can Knockout any heavyweight in the world with both hands if he lands a clean shot. So other than money, what would draw Fury to take this risk?

Tyson Fury is an undefeated, young and hungry heavyweight and has enjoyed a huge size advantage in every fight hes had since being a professional. He has punching power and a desire to win when fights get tough, having picked himself up of the canvas numerous times. Hes shown durability, heart, power and combined with his size he has passed every test hes had up to this point. Fury has more to win than he does to lose, and so has risked everything hes achieved thus far in his career. If he loses, he is young, and can come back from a big loss. So, lets look at both fighters.

Fury now has the confidence that his combined assets he has as a fighter will be enough to beat David Haye. If Fury wants to achieve that, he must start well, trap Haye and make him work every second of every round if he wants to assert himself as a serious threat. Hes also going to have a very good tight defense, along with a will to take punches from the most powerful fighter hes ever fought if he plans on walking Haye down. If Fury takes Haye’s best shots and can keep moving forward and assert his size on Haye, I believe he has a chance. Fury has seen something in Haye that he believes he can expose, and I believe it’s Haye’s stamina. Fury’s likely tactic will be to walk Haye down, wear him out and finish him off.

I believe this fight comes down to the conditioning Haye is in. If hes a fully fit, strong and powerful enough to last 12 rounds, Fury will find himself on the canvas for more than 10 seconds within the first 5 rounds of the fight. In his last fight, there where signs of Haye tiring against Chisora, and I believe Fury is relying on Haye gassing out. If Haye discourages Fury early, the fight will be over. Haye is the more skilled, powerful and more experienced of the 2 fighters.

It’s Fury’s courage against Haye’s stamina, and i believe Fury’s bravery will not save him from getting Knocked out.

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