By William Mackay: WBA heavyweight champion David Haye continues to believe that his former conqueror Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12 KO’s) can beat WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38 KO’s) this Saturday night in Cologne, Germany. Haye believes that an in shape Solis at 225 pounds can beat the 6’7″ Vitali. Haye doesn’t mention anything about the fact that even if Solis does come in at 225, he will still be six inches shorter than the Ukrainian at 6’1″ and will be giving a way a lot in reach and power.

It sounds as if Haye is trying to pat himself on the back by saying Solis can not only beat him but Vitali as well. Unfortunately, Haye doesn’t seem to understand that there is a huge different between his own talent and that of the much bigger Klitschko. If Haye has his eyes wide open, he’ll discover on Saturday that there is a worlds of difference when Vitali destroys Solis without any problems.

As far as the weight issues go, Solis doesn’t look anywhere near 225. In the last press conference between Solis and Vitali, Solis looked in the low 250s, and nowhere near 225. Solis is still sporting a double chin and visible flab around his midsection, torso and upper arms. He looks too fat.

Speaking with the Metro, Haye said “A Solis at 260 won’t beat Vitali, but a Solis at 225 can. If he has got himself into condition he could cause Vitali fits.”

It sounds like wishful thinking by Haye. I guess if Vitali losses or struggles against Solis, it won’t make Haye’s loss to him look nearly so bad. The problem is Vitali won’t lose and this won’t be a close fight. Solis is like another Danny Williams and he’s going to be going down a lot on Saturday night. Hopefully, his promoter or trainer throws in the towel early because this is going to get out of hand quickly.