Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam 28 October 2017

Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev: Cardiff to host heavyweight bout on 28 October

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Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev has confirmed he will face Britain's IBF and WBA heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 28 October.

The 36-year-old is the mandatory challenger for Joshua's IBF title.

"My preparation is very intensive despite the little time left," Pulev posted on Facebook, adding the date and confirming Cardiff as the venue.

"I will be perfectly ready when I enter the ring, so that he will not have any chance against me."

The Bulgarian added: "Anthony Joshua is a great and dangerous rival. But his style fits perfectly on mine."

The bout has not been confirmed by Joshua's team, with promoter Eddie Hearn stating an announcement would be made on Tuesday.

In contrast to his comments on Monday, Pulev posted a message on 24 August stating he was not "in sync" with his promoters, who he believed had been negotiating the date of the bout without consulting him. He added he would "need a minimum of three to four months" to prepare.

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Cardiff's Principality Stadium is expected to host the bout six months after Joshua stopped Wladimir Klitschko at a sold-out Wembley Stadium in April, to add the WBA title to the IBF belt he claimed in 2016.

Klitschko delivered the only defeat of Pulev's 26-fight career in 2015 but the Bulgarian has since won five fights in a row, taking him to a position as the IBF's mandatory challenger.

Both of Joshua's belts are expected to be on the line as the 27-year-old prepares to add to his 19 wins from 19 fights, all within the distance.

Hearn has said that Joshua's aim is to face Pulev before meeting Luis Ortiz, the mandatory challenger for his WBA title - stressing that Joshua does not want to vacate either of his belts and would rather defend them before hopefully facing WBC title holder Deontay Wilder in the summer of 2018.

The heavyweight division's fourth recognised title is held by New Zealand's Joseph Parker, who defends the WBO belt against Hughie Fury in Manchester on 23 September.

Joshua's meeting with Pulev is set to be the fourth night of boxing held at Wales' national stadium.

Matt Skelton overcame Danny Williams for the Commonwealth heavyweight title there in 2006, while Wales' Joe Calzaghe enjoyed two wins in front of his home crowd, against Peter Manfredo and Mikkel Kessler in 2007.

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Can't say I'm excited but I'll watch it

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Can't say I'm excited but I'll watch it

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AJ will come to USA soon and excite you all when he beats Wilder. ;)

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You will more than likely need to pay £20 for the privilege

What's going on with all the short notice fights lately?

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What's going on with all the short notice fights lately?

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Not sure

Could this one have something to do with deadlines for him to face his mandatories or be stripped of belts?

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Not sure

Could this one have something to do with deadlines for him to face his mandatories or be stripped of belts?

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AJ was ready, willing and able. It was going to be Wlad, after he retired it was Pulev or the fat Cuban.

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Not sure

Could this one have something to do with deadlines for him to face his mandatories or be stripped of belts?

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AJ was ready, willing and able. It was going to be Wlad, after he retired it was Pulev or the fat Cuban.

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Would AJ have been seriously training for Klit? A date hasn't even been set had it?

Not much of a camp for Pulev (or the day Cuban if he would have fought him)

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I didn't wanna give the fucking idiot a thread of his own so thought I'd stick it in here.

Following on from the circus (the first circus between Haye and Bellew, not the circus from the other week) Haye has decided that he has one fight in December and then gets a 'showdown' with AJ. Just where the fuck would Haye be on AJ's radar??? I'm guessing that Haye wouldn't even register as a blip on the screen.

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I didn't wanna give the fucking idiot a thread of his own so thought I'd stick it in here.

Following on from the circus (the first circus between Haye and Bellew, not the circus from the other week) Haye has decided that he has one fight in December and then gets a 'showdown' with AJ. Just where the fuck would Haye be on AJ's radar??? I'm guessing that Haye wouldn't even register as a blip on the screen.

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Hayes reputation is shot atm, and yet he's still very dangerous wth his speed and power, so no way AJ will fight him. Haye needs at least 1 top 5 win before he should stand ANY chance of getting the fight

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I didn't wanna give the fucking idiot a thread of his own so thought I'd stick it in here.

Following on from the circus (the first circus between Haye and Bellew, not the circus from the other week) Haye has decided that he has one fight in December and then gets a 'showdown' with AJ. Just where the fuck would Haye be on AJ's radar??? I'm guessing that Haye wouldn't even register as a blip on the screen.

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Hayes reputation is shot atm, and yet he's still very dangerous wth his speed and power, so no way AJ will fight him. Haye needs at least 1 top 5 win before he should stand ANY chance of getting the fight

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Did you watch his last fight?

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Can't say I'm excited but I'll watch it

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AJ will come to USA soon and excite you all when he beats Wilder. ;)

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I never knew I was American :biglaugh: I’d love to see him fight Wilder though
And I would pay to see that fight for sure

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You will more than likely need to pay £20 for the privilege

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Fuck that! I’ll see it in a bar or download it the next day
Might actually see how much tickets are for it
I’ve been looking for a reason to check out Cardiff.

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I didn't wanna give the fucking idiot a thread of his own so thought I'd stick it in here.
Following on from the circus (the first circus between Haye and Bellew, not the circus from the other week) Haye has decided that he has one fight in December and then gets a 'showdown' with AJ. Just where the fuck would Haye be on AJ's radar??? I'm guessing that Haye wouldn't even register as a blip on the screen.

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Haye is an inactive, injury prone old man whose reputation is in pieces
He would need to beat somebody like Wilder or Parker to get a shot
And to get one of them he’d need to beat Ortiz, Povetkin or Browne.

That means David Haye knows his body is shot and he can not last too long in boxing so is trying to cash up and retire.

AJ could fight him as a voluntary but hope AJ swerves him and does not give him the pay day that he is desperate for.

just had an alert from Sky Sports

confirmed as being PPV on Sky

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There is no suprise there, all AJ's title fights have been ppv. Tossers.

Funny to hear "Haye needs to fight a top 5 heavyweight", Wlad was the only top 5 heavyweight he ever fought. He's going to start now? Nope

Pulev ain't to bad after Wlad retiring. I see Pulev having fleeting moments of success before AJ catches him with something big. If Pulev looks to survive it may go late. If Pulev tries to fight AJ on the inside I don't see it going past 4.

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Would it? Haye is going to try and sell the AJ fight on his past performances and will conveniently for get the Bellew fight.

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Most people think that Holyfield did enough to beat Valuev
But he was probably ranked in the top five when Haye beat him.

Ruiz was 3-3 in his last six fights coming in against Haye
So he certainly wasn’t top five. Barrett was also 3-3 in his last six
And Chisora was 1-3 in his last four!

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Most people think that Holyfield did enough to beat Valuev
But he was probably ranked in the top five when Haye beat him.

Ruiz was 3-3 in his last six fights coming in against Haye
So he certainly wasn’t top five. Barrett was also 3-3 in his last six
And Chisora was 1-3 in his last four!

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I did say at a stretch. :)

Although I do believe Ruiz genuinely believed he could beat Haye as he came at a career low weight which showed he was motivated to beat what he must have believed was a blown up cruiserweight. That idea went all to pot when he was knocked down in the first round.

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Most people think that Holyfield did enough to beat Valuev
But he was probably ranked in the top five when Haye beat him.

Ruiz was 3-3 in his last six fights coming in against Haye
So he certainly wasn’t top five. Barrett was also 3-3 in his last six
And Chisora was 1-3 in his last four!

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I did say at a stretch. :)

Although I do believe Ruiz genuinely believed he could beat Haye as he came at a career low weight which showed he was motivated to beat what he must have believed was a blown up cruiserweight. That idea went all to pot when he was knocked down in the first round.

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Ruiz is famous for losing his title to a middleweight.

I loved his fight with Tua though ;D

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Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Would it? Haye is going to try and sell the AJ fight on his past performances and will conveniently for get the Bellew fight.

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maybe maybe not

either way its a big earner for both so its load of rubbish when people saying Haye needs to do this and he needs to do that :)

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Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Would it? Haye is going to try and sell the AJ fight on his past performances and will conveniently for get the Bellew fight.

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maybe maybe not

either way its a big earner for both so its load of rubbish when people saying Haye needs to do this and he needs to do that :)

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This is an easy fight for AJ now, Haye would lose within a couple of rounds now. Haye has also done nothing to deserve the fight. AJ should not give Haye the time.

This'll last a few rounds (5 tops) until AJ destroys him.
Then AJ will destroy Wilder and after that and unless Furys about there really isn't any sort of test for AJ unless a Whyte rematch happens.

Pulev is an easy nights work

80,000 to see this fight. AJ is getting a bit popular.

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Froch won't be happy

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Froch won't be happy

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This only equals his record. Froch would be very upset if it was beaten.

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What? Do AJ destroys Wilder but gets tested by Whyte
Wilder would fucking destroy Whyte inside six rounds!
Seriously Whyte is a bum who barely got past Chisora.

I give Wilder a good chance against Joshua
Whyte is European level at best (probably British level really)

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This is an easy fight for AJ now, Haye would lose within a couple of rounds now.

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Yeah Haye wouldn’t go past the third round with AJ
Deep down I think he knows that but wants the payday.
Haye doesn’t deserve it and shouldn’t get it
He’s already been gifted a bunch of big fights.

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80,000 to see this fight. AJ is getting a bit popular.

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Big heavyweight who can punch and looks the part (well-muscled)
The ladies love him and casuals love a knockout so it’s not surprise.

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Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Would it? Haye is going to try and sell the AJ fight on his past performances and will conveniently for get the Bellew fight.

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maybe maybe not

either way its a big earner for both so its load of rubbish when people saying Haye needs to do this and he needs to do that :)

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This is an easy fight for AJ now, Haye would lose within a couple of rounds now. Haye has also done nothing to deserve the fight. AJ should not give Haye the time.

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taking away his name is david haye and he is still a massive draw in England

how many times have current champions at any weight had a defence against x champions when the x champions have past it

then add in to the equation Big Name X Champion

its not unusual is it? a voluntary that will get noticed and raise his profile

then add the fact that the fight will generate millions

and I think if haye replays and beats bellew then the last 4 or so years will be forgotten by many, so it will generate even more bish

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Haye doesn't need to fight anyone if AJ agrees to fight him

and its big money so theres a possibility

itd be bigger if he beat bellew in a rematch mind

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Would it? Haye is going to try and sell the AJ fight on his past performances and will conveniently for get the Bellew fight.

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maybe maybe not

either way its a big earner for both so its load of rubbish when people saying Haye needs to do this and he needs to do that :)

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This is an easy fight for AJ now, Haye would lose within a couple of rounds now. Haye has also done nothing to deserve the fight. AJ should not give Haye the time.

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taking away his name is david haye and he is still a massive draw in England

how many times have current champions at any weight had a defence against x champions when the x champions have past it

then add in to the equation Big Name X Champion

its not unusual is it? a voluntary that will get noticed and raise his profile

then add the fact that the fight will generate millions

and I think if haye replays and beats bellew then the last 4 or so years will be forgotten by many, so it will generate even more bish

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I think Haye is so "shot" that he may not even be able to beat Bellew at heavyweight. I think Haye is injury prone and any decent fighter that can take his bombs early has a good chance to beat him as Haye is liable to injure himself.

Tony Bellew has held "positive talks" over a rematch with David Haye, but there are still other options for his next fight, says trainer David Coldwell.

The British rivals have resumed negotiations in recent weeks as they attempt to agree a second fight following Bellew's stoppage victory over Haye at The O2 in March.

But trainer Coldwell is still waiting to see whether both heavyweights will formally agree terms for a return bout.

All I know is that obviously there are talks going on," Coldwell told Sky Sports. "They have been back and forth for quite a while now really I suppose, but I believe there are positive talks going on.

"It is one of those fights that are possible. Whether or not it gets finalised or not, I'll believe it when I see it."

Bellew has also voiced his desire for alternative fights against pound-for-pound king Andre or WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, who defends his belt against Hughie Fury this month.

"There are other options, but we're just seeing which one is the best one really," said Coldwell. "Best and most viable, that's what you've got to look at."

Asked about a fight date in December, Coldwell added: "Yes, possibly. That's what we're hoping for."

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Tyson Fury calls World Champion Anthony Joshua a 'pumped up weightlifter' as he targets comeback

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has labelled Anthony Joshua a 'pumped up weightlifter' and has copied Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous saying 'I'll be back'.

Fury plans to dominate the boxing scene once again when he is given his licence back and says he has nothing to fear.

The 29-year-old retired from boxing back in July following a number of personal issues and has not fought since he defeated Wladmir Klitschko back in November 2015.

Fury had his license stripped late last year and was charged with a doping offence by the UK's anti-doping body in June 2016, but his hearing was put on hold.

The Gypsy King is now targeting his return to action and believes everyone in the current heavyweight division are 'bums'.

Fury, speaking at an event to Capital FM presenter Polly James, said: "When I get my license back and I get fit again, and I get this five stone off - what did Schwarzenegger say? 'I'll be back.'

"I think their all bums. I reckon personally on my night in the heavyweight division I think I'm capable of beating anybody.

"I don't fear nobody and especially not some pumped up weightlifter - that's for sure, I am what you call the pitfall of the fighting game.


"And people want to see it, people want to see the big fights happen."

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Tyson Fury is a bum who got lucky one night
And then ran into retirement before getting exposed.
Tyson won a decision against a very flat Wladimir
In one of the worst championship fights you'll ever see.
At this stage he's irrelevant so he can keep talking
While AJ and Wilder both keep winning and making money.

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Tyson Fury is a bum who got lucky one night And then ran into retirement before getting exposed.Tyson won a decision against a very flat Wladimir In one of the worst championship fights you'll ever see.At this stage he's irrelevant so he can keep talkingWhile AJ and Wilder both keep winning and making money.

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Ruiz? GTFOOH with that nonsense. He was a bum by the time Haye fought him as evidenced by his never fighting again. Or evidenced by his 4 losses in his previous 7 fights.

Which of Valuev's losses moved him into your top 5, his loss to Chagaev or his loss to Oldyfield coming into the Haye fight? Values was a fraud, everyone knew it and that's why Haye fought him. Easy belt that Valuev shouldn't have have. He didn't beat Chagaev to get it handed back to him and he didn't beat Evan Fields.

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Ruiz? GTFOOH with that nonsense. He was a bum by the time Haye fought him as evidenced by his never fighting again. Or evidenced by his 4 losses in his previous 7 fights.

Which of Valuev's losses moved him into your top 5, his loss to Chagaev or his loss to Oldyfield coming into the Haye fight? Values was a fraud, everyone knew it and that's why Haye fought him. Easy belt that Valuev shouldn't have have. He didn't beat Chagaev to get it handed back to him and he didn't beat Evan Fields.

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I said I was not going to defend Haye, so I am not going to start now.

Name 5 that were rated higher at the time?

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Ruiz? GTFOOH with that nonsense. He was a bum by the time Haye fought him as evidenced by his never fighting again. Or evidenced by his 4 losses in his previous 7 fights.

Which of Valuev's losses moved him into your top 5, his loss to Chagaev or his loss to Oldyfield coming into the Haye fight? Values was a fraud, everyone knew it and that's why Haye fought him. Easy belt that Valuev shouldn't have have. He didn't beat Chagaev to get it handed back to him and he didn't beat Evan Fields.

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I said I was not going to defend Haye, so I am not going to start now.

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Wladimir Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko
Eddie Chambers
Ruslan Chagaev(who had already beaten Valuev)
David Haye
Alexander Povetkin
Denis Boytsov
Chris Arreola

And of course Evan Fields who had just beaten him.

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Not that I want to defend Haye, but I am sure Valuev and maybe at a stretch Ruiz were top 5 in their day.

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Ruiz? GTFOOH with that nonsense. He was a bum by the time Haye fought him as evidenced by his never fighting again. Or evidenced by his 4 losses in his previous 7 fights.

Which of Valuev's losses moved him into your top 5, his loss to Chagaev or his loss to Oldyfield coming into the Haye fight? Values was a fraud, everyone knew it and that's why Haye fought him. Easy belt that Valuev shouldn't have have. He didn't beat Chagaev to get it handed back to him and he didn't beat Evan Fields.

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I said I was not going to defend Haye, so I am not going to start now.

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Wladimir Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko
Eddie Chambers
Ruslan Chagaev(who had already beaten Valuev)
David Haye
Alexander Povetkin
Denis Boytsov
Chris Arreola

And of course Evan Fields who had just beaten him.

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Only can give you the Klit brothers and Chagaev ahead of Valuev at the time Haye fought him.