By Chris Williams: It was learned yesterday that IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger David Haye will take place at the O2 Arena in London on June 20th, in a large 20 foot ring. That’s not good news for Haye if this turns out to be the case. Haye, 28, isn’t exactly one of the more mobile heavyweights in the division, although he does have very quick hands. He moves like a slow tank, however, and looks uncoordinated on his feet.
Haye vs. Klitschko
What Happens If Haye Is Knocked Out By Wladimir?
By Scott Gilfoid: I still can’t figure out how or why David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) is getting a fight with IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs). As far as I can tell, Haye doesn’t belong in the same ring as Wladimir on June 20th. I could understand it if Haye had earned getting there by beating a number of top level fighters instead of just one journeyman fighter. That’s so unfair to the other top fighters in the division that are being skipped over by Wladimir in order to take on Haye.
News – Will David Haye fight both Klitschkos? Quezada and Joe Goossen Team Up
British heavyweight boxer David Haye could fight both Klitschko brothers as part of a sensational two-for-one contract being thrashed out by lawyers. Speaking to Setanta Sports News Haye admitted that the two-for-one contract was “being talked about”. He said:
Wladimir: “He’s [Haye] In For a Rough Ride”
By Jim Dower: IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) still hasn’t forgotten the photo that former cruiserweight champion David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) was showing to the media in which Haye was pictured holding the severed head of Wladimir. In a news conference this week, an unusually aggressive Wladimir had this to say about Haye: “Haye can say whatever he wants. I have the experience of knocking out guys who promised to turn my birthday into a funeral. His behavior is inappropriate. I will give my reply in the ring. He’s in for a rough ride.”
News: Vitali: Wlad will fight Haye in 2009; Martinez-Cintron On Feb 14th
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is confident that a fight between his brother Wladimir and British heavyweight contender David Haye will happen in the next 12 months.
Haye-Klitschko In Summer, Skelton-Rogan, DeGale, Gavin – News
Negotiations between British heavyweight David Haye and IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko are moving along swiftly according to Haye’s manager Adam Booth. Haye was set to fight Vitali Klitschko for the WBC title, but Vitali will now face his mandatory opponent Juan Carlos Gomez.
Booth told Steve Bunce on Setanta Sports News that he was relieved the brothers had finally come to a decision. He said:
Does Haye Stand a Good Chance of Beating Wladimir?
By Sean McDaniel: With the rumor circulating about Vitali Klitschko now to fight his number WBC #1 mandatory Juan Carlos Gomez on March 21st, where, if this all true, does this leave David Haye? The second part of today’s rumor is that Haye will now be fighting Wladimir Klitschko on June 20th in London. Going from the more stationary, sturdier chinned Vitali to a much better mover, faster hands, more athletic Wladimir, who has a much worse chin, does this give Haye a much better chance at winning than he previously was thought to have against Vitali?
Can Haye Withstand a Solid Shot by Vitali?
By Jim Dower: More and more I think about the David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) vs. Vitali Klitschko (36-2, 35 KOs) fight, I can’t see Haye coming out the victor in this one. Haye’s problems are many, starting with his weak chin. That alone is too much for him to beat someone as powerful as Vitali, 37, but when you factor in Haye’s poor stamina, limited size and tendency to stress out when attacked hard, it comes out to Vitali winning by a slaughter.
Is Haye Ready For The Klitschko Brothers?
By Jim Dower: Far and away one of my most favorite fighters in boxing, heavyweight David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs) is about to step it up against the better class in the heavyweight division in 2009, and we’ll finally find out if he has the tools to succeed in the division. Having jumped ahead of many other more deserving fighters that have scraped and fought their way to the top of the heavyweight division, Haye is going to be given a shot against Vitali Klitschko or possibly Vitali’s brother Wladimir, if somehow the WBC prevents Vitali from sidestepping around his number #1 mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez.
Can Lewis Help Haye Defeat Vitali?
Photo by Pavel “Eagle eye” Terehov – By Chris Williams: Heavyweight David Haye has recently had what could be an asset for him with former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 KOs) volunteering to join his team as an adviser and sparring partner for Haye’s 2009 fight with World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Who better to help with figuring out Vitali then the 43-year-old Lewis, the last fighter to hand Vitali a loss, beating him by a sixth round stoppage in 2003.