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After the shocking brawl between Chisora & Haye it looks like Chisora going to be handed a one year ban
Haye could be handed the same punishment if he asks to get his license back
I understand and agree with this if it happens but I was looking forward to these two fighting...but will have to wait now until sometime in 2013
job biscuit (never mind)!!!
eh eh!!!
They have generated more publicity for boxing this weekend than the rest of the boxing world has in the last year.
I would insist they fight each other in the ring to settle it.
I agree...they can't create this hysteria and not get it on...and I will make sure I will get there one way or another....both boxers need to put up or disappear for goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
job biscuit (this WILL happen even if has to happen in Timbuktu)!!!
eh eh!!
I don't agree with banning them, but if they broke the law then charge them. Haye should be done for assault, Chisora should have a month in the loony bin and then let's have a fight between them both.
They can't ban Haye as he's not registered as a UK fighter ;)
Apparantley back in the uk him and Booth as Adam was called and the tone was a uk one hahahaha ;D
Exactly!! Banning them is probably the worst possible outcome! Although I called it, didn't I for Chisora? He's too much...I was looking forward to Haye ChisoraQuote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
if they do get banned( I think they couldn't really have any argument) then I guess they will either need to settle it on the streets of london or my preference in a hell in the cell match at the next wwf ppv with cactus jack as the special referee :S
I agree I'd like to see them fight but this generated exactly zero publicity in the US. It didn't so much as crack the mainstream news. It got one sentence in a one-paragraph AP blurb that was buried in the New York Times, for instance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Ali's birthday celebration on the same day was 10000x bigger of a story. Oscar's cross-dressing and partying was also much bigger. Even Mayweather's Jeremy Lin tweet got more coverage than this.
Was this actually a big story in the UK (aside from boxing-only outlets)?
The amount of publicity this event has received is huge, I've heard people talking about the brawl almost everywhere I went today. I think a fine would be better than a ban, so they can fight each other whilst the hype is still alive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Both are a disgrace and should be banned for boxing for up to a year. They may have created publicity but it is bad publicity which is not needed in the sport. There is an art and discipline to the sport and what these two did was show that they were no better than two thugs in the street.
Official statement from Mr Haye
Official Statement from David Haye
20.02.12
By @mrDavidHaye
It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters, following an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday night (February 18) in Munich, Germany at the Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora post-fight press conference.
I was in Munich to watch the WBC world heavyweight title bout between Klitschko and Chisora and provide punditry for BoxNation, and accredited as such.
During the post-fight press conference, I was stood at the back of the room. It wasn't until Bernd Bonte said my name and involved me in the press conference that I commented. I was then happy to banter back and forth with Bonte and Klitschko, keen to ascertain whether he (Vitali) would stay true to his word and reiterate his desire to do what his younger brother couldn't do - knock me out. I felt as though the public would want to hear more information about this potential bout and that we could both start beating the drum ahead of a showdown later this year.
However, at this point Chisora began firing insults at me from his position on the top table. In fact, he has recently made a habit of saying derogatory things about me in the press.
Moments before declaring he wanted to go face-to-face with me, Chisora assured the gathered media that he would give me 'two slaps'. Chisora had, of course, already been shrouded in controversy that weekend.
Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner. I held my ground, but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love. Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos.
Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions.
The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head.
Thankfully, it didn't take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to 'shoot me dead'.
I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would diffuse the situation. However, Chisora's team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world's media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible.
Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been a part of what transpired on Saturday evening.
I realise I am no angel - and don't mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing's profile - but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas. If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented.
I also hope Dereck Chisora is able to learn from his mistakes this past weekend, right the wrongs and then go on to fulfil his potential in the boxing ring.
Job biscuit (interesting)!!!
eh eh!!!
th is a ell drafted letter from Haye's solicitor which does not mention Haye throwing the first punch and still wanting to keep fighting Klit and not be arrested or banned from the sport.
Well thought out and careful letter.
Hilarious! I love the move from "Chisora did this, Chisora did that, all threatening things," to the 100% passive voice to describe the altercation. You'd think Haye hadn't even participated.
I loved this too:
Only a professional talker like Haye could behave as if "not getting knocked out" was some kind of victory to brag about and use to embarrass a potential opponent.Quote:
I was then happy to banter back and forth with Bonte and Klitschko, keen to ascertain whether he (Vitali) would stay true to his word and reiterate his desire to do what his younger brother couldn't do - knock me out.
Statement from Chisora:
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“Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC World Heavyweight title challenge against Vitali Klitschko in Munich at the weekend has attracted, I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career.
Whilst my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is of course no excuse.
I cannot go into the specific details at the moment as quite rightly the British Boxing Board of Control will be investigating this matter and also the altercation that took place between David Haye and myself where I was struck by a bottle.
Despite all of this, the bottom line is, I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down. I acknowledge that my actions were totally unprofessional, with or without provocation.
Now, with a cool head and the benefit of hindsight, my actions at the weekend were regrettable to say the least and I am deeply embarrassed at the scenes reported in the media.
I acknowledge that I have a duty as a professional boxer to conduct myself properly at all times, especially with boxing being a sport of controlled aggression. I have let lots of people down on Saturday night, including myself, and for that I am truly sorry.
In Munich I fully cooperated with the German authorities and as a result I was released without charge. I will be making no further comment at this stage and will wait for any formal hearing to take place.”