By Jim Dower: With both Klitschko brothers looking at having to defend their titles in 2009 against less than appealing opposition like Oleg Maskaev and Alexander Povetkin, it’s high time for the Wladimir and Vitali to consider giving up their titles and fighting the most appealing fights the way that Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been doing for the past couple of years. Once a fighter builds up a name in the media, and is considered one of the best fighters in their perspective division, titles really don’t matter anymore.
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Wladimir Searching For New Opponent
By Jason Kim: According to the German Bild news paper, IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has tired of his negotiation attempts with British heavyweight David Haye, and that he will now looking into finding a new opponent for his next fight in June. Wladimir’s manager Bernd Boente that they’ve near to coming to an agreement with a deal for the fight only to see Haye’s management come up with more requests. With the fight with Haye looking like a no go for Wladimir, he is now reportedly looking at fighting Chris Arreola or the 7-foot Nikolay Valuev in June.
Wladimir Not To Face Haye or Arreola: Dimitrenko Could Be Replacement
By Chris Williams: First of all, there’s good news and bad news about Wladimir Klitschko. The good part is that we won’t have to hear about the drama of his tiresome negotiating with David Haye, because that fight is pretty much dead in the water now. What’s bad is that Wladimir’s replacement, the knockout artist Chris Arreola, won’t be able to step in as a replacement opponent for Wladimir because he’s scheduled to fight journeyman Jameel McCline on April 11th.
Peters Expresses Disappointment at Egan Withdrawal – News
Promoter Brian Peters has expressed his disappointment at Kenny Egan’s withdrawal from the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st. The 2008 Beijing Silver medallist had been set for a rematch of his Olympic final on the undercard of Bernard Dunne’s World title bid but he withdrew yesterday admitting that he would not be ready for the fight.
Klitschko vs. Haye To Take Place In Berlin
By Scott Gilfoid: Well, the back and forth negotiations between IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and his British challenger David Haye appear to be back on according to the latest boxing news from the world. However, instead of it taking place in London, where it was previously thought to be taking place, it looks as if it will be taking place in Wladimir’s neck of the woods, in Berlin, Germany on June 20th. Although the negotiations are still underway, they are reportedly 98% completed between Haye and Wladimir.
Wladimir vs. Haye Still On?
By Eric Thomas: According to Steve Bunce on his Boxing Hour show today, the fight between WBC/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and former cruiserweight champion David Haye is still planning on going ahead, and that the location has been switched to American, possibly either in Las Vegas, Nevada or New York. The two fighters have been deadlocked in negotiations for some time, apparently because of confusing demands made by Haye, his greediness as well as his unprofessionalism, according to Klitschko.com.
Hernandez vs. Perez, More – News
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Is Haye Better Off Not Fighting Wladimir?
By Chris Williams: With today’s news about Wladimir Klitschko deciding to end negotiations with David Haye due to a variety of reasons, I think Haye might be better off now without the fight. The reason is simple: Haye hasn’t the experience, the size, or the chin to compete against a fighter as big, fast, skilled and as powerful as Wladimir, and by taking on a fighter with as much overall talent as Wladimir, I believe it would be way too much of a step up for Haye.
Klitschko vs. Haye Negotiations Set Aside
By Eric Thomas: According to Klitschko.com, the potential fight between IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and his number #2 WBO challenger David Haye, which was planned to take place on June 20th, has been set aside by Wladimir Klitschko, due in part because of Haye’s “lack of professionalism.” Apparently, Haye has been making confusing demands, so many that’s it’s become an unworkable situation.
Does it Matter Where Haye-Klitschko Takes Place?
By Scott Gilfoid: I don’t know about you, but I’m officially sick of the David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko negotiations and want them to get on with it or leave it. The latest news is that Haye is willing to travel to Germany to make the fight. Apparently, Haye is willing to go the extra yard to get the fight, even singing on for the rematch options that the Klitschko management wants.