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Confirmed.
If anyone can get details about tickets/accommodation and flights from the UK PLEASE send me a message - I'm going to this one :jabbing:
Sounds like a good place for a slaughter, ;D
Haye has close to 2 1/2 months to back out, like he already has twice before. I won't believe this fight is actually going to happen, until I see Haye getting into the ring July 2nd.
And we're off:
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#Wladimir Klitschko will be dreaming he's sleeping on an iceberg after i've knocked him out cold in Hamburg on 2 Jul ...zzzz
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World heavyweight champions David 'The Hayemaker' Haye and Wladimir Klitschko will officially collide and attempt to unify WBA/IBF/WBO and IBO championships on Saturday, July 2nd at the 57,000-capacity Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
The hard-hitting heavyweights have eyed up one another for the best part of three years now, and today's confirmation finally pairs them together in the hope of bringing clarity to boxing's marquee division.
“It's great to finally find out the date and venue,” said WBA titleholder Haye, 25-1 (23 KO) in his professional career. “I've been training for this fight since the end of 2010 and it's nice to now have a concrete date to work towards.
“Hamburg is an accessible city for a lot of British fans, so I'm expecting a huge turnout for what is undoubtedly the biggest boxing event of the year. We're going to have an army of Brits invading Germany on July 2nd and I can't wait to sample the atmosphere.
“I think every city in mainland Europe and beyond wanted to stage this fight, and that shows just what an appealing event it is. Personally, I wasn't bothered where the fight ended up. I'd fight Wladimir anywhere, so long as the location comes with a ring and a referee that can count to ten. By the time I've finished with Wladimir, he won't know where he is anyway.”
The 30-year-old Haye secured his WBA belt in November 2009, when he trekked to Nuremberg, Germany to topple 7'2 Russian behemoth Nikolay Valuev. 'The Hayemaker' then successfully defended the crown twice in 2010, defeating both John Ruiz and Audley Harrison within the scheduled distance.
The 35-year-old Klitschko, meanwhile, first won the WBO version of the title in October 2000, and has enjoyed two stints as champion of that particular organisation. Nicknamed 'Dr. Steelhammer', Klitschko, 55-3 (49 KO), has also grabbed IBF and IBO belts along the way and most recently knocked out Samuel Peter to retain all three.
“I've said from day one that I am Wladimir's toughest opponent to date, and I stand by that,” said Haye. “Wladimir has a history of being knocked out by fast punchers, and I punch faster than every other heavyweight in the world. I'm also dedicated, disciplined and ambitious, unlike many of Klitschko's previous opponents.
“Corrie Sanders' mind was on the putting green, and he still managed to knock Wladimir out with a left hand. I've got no doubt Wladimir will freeze like an iceberg when I hit him on the chin in Hamburg. He won't know how to react, will panic, attempt to run for cover and then realise big brother Vitali is in the corner mopping up tears with a white towel.”
i been to last two Haye fights but there's no way on earth I would book anything in for this one eg flights , hotels etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by Shamrock
till that bell rings I still don't believe it will happen
So the date is set, Wlad officially now has till July 2nd to enjoy his current status, come July 3rd he will be another ex-world champ nursing some nasty cuts and bruises :beatup:
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Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Let's hope Wlad doesn't strain an abdominal muscle ;)
El Kabong has been viewing this thread for a while now and still no post.
I fear for his safety/sanity... ;D
He's either fell asleep, or ya gonna get an essay of a reply to someone's post ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by boxingbantz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtkyt...er_profilepage
I hate Adam Booth. A smug, arrogant, patronizing c*nt. (not necessarily in this video by the way)
Wlad by ko in 7 or 8 if not earlier
I really hope Haye doesn't do any shadowboxing, either - no sense in him engaging in such an injury-prone activity.Quote:
Originally Posted by HornfingerQuote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Let's hope Wlad doesn't strain an abdominal muscle ;)
keep your stubs and reciept. The chances of haye actually fighting are about as good as my chances of fighting wlad on that night.
I'm fine...I was just checking to see what everyone was saying and it's the same old stuff. So the date and venue have been set, big deal...they could have the fight on the damn Moon for all I care only 1 guy will be champion no matter where or when this fight takes place and that's Wladimir.
If trash talk earned belts then a used car salesman would have been heavyweight champ a long time ago. The WBA title holder talks trash no matter what the circumstances...if it was raining outside he'd have something to say about it...oh there's a royal wedding coming up soon, I'm sure the WBA title holder has some words of wisdom he'd like to spout off about how great he is and how the Royals are backing him for the fight and blah blah blah...the guy talks too damn much it's like he's trying to convince himself he's good enough to get this chance.
Imtech Arena in Hamburg....it's good to know, that'll be the answer they tell the then FORMER WBA title holder when he asks "Where am I?" after he wakes up
We oughtta start a pool. Haye's reason for not fighting July 2.
-Strained vocal cords
-Uncertainty regarding sexual orientation
-Promotional company declares bankruptcy
-Undefined back injury
-Somehow impales self on shower hose
-Injures hand shaking with Wlad
-Inability to sleep due to recurring dreams of Wlad jab landing over and over and over again
-Dealing with lawsuit from Paulie Malignaggi over intellectual ownership of cornrows
Once they are both at the weigh in, I'll try book tickets!
Until then I don't think this will actually happen.
Just seen HBO are showing the fight in the US and that 150 channels around the world will be showing the fight either live or on delay. This is getting big and I can't wait!
It'll be BIG for you alright...a big disappointment ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
I hope you don't disappear when Wlad gets laid out. I've been working on a nice name and sig for you. Plus I want all that rep too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongIt'll be BIG for you alright...a big disappointment ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
Hope it's not on PPV and just on regular HBO world championship boxing for the US.
there has to be a beer festival around that time , beer -boxing - more beer , sounds like a date to put in the diary.
.....well I hope you didn't lose sleep thinking those up because you'll never get to give them to meQuote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyuI hope you don't disappear when Wlad gets laid out. I've been working on a nice name and sig for you. Plus I want all that rep too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by El KabongIt'll be BIG for you alright...a big disappointment ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
That may be a bit premature mate ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by 0james0
Even though it's a heavyweight unification, I can't imagine either guy is a big enough draw in the States to warrant a PPV. It's an extremely anticipated match for us hardcore fans, but both fighters are foreign and I would assume that most Americans don't know much about them.Quote:
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Originally Posted by CFHEven though it's a heavyweight unification, I can't imagine either guy is a big enough draw in the States to warrant a PPV. It's an extremely anticipated match for us hardcore fans, but both fighters are foreign and I would assume that most Americans don't know much about them.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
I'd say by now even "casual" American fans know who Wlad is but maybe not Haye. I hope HBO picks this fight up and shows it on a delay here in North America. (HBO would be fools not to) I agree that it likely won't be shown on HBO PPV here in N.A., just the regular HBO WCB, et al.
Great news that a date and venue has finally been sorted. I suppose Wlad wanted the later date as it gives him longer to say goodbye to his belts.
Will have to keep a watch out for ticket prices and travel info.
Luckily think Ill be there, got someone on the Bill ;D