Arreola signs to fight Mcline: Does this mean Haye - Wlad is close?

[rjj tszyu]

Just seen this on fightnews.

Arreloa to face McCline! | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7

Do you think that Wlad and Haye may be close? Wlad seemed certain it would be one or the other!

[clintuk]

According to this...from 2 days ago mind, Haye has agreed to fight in Germany rather than pushing for the US which was apparently the main stumbling block in the negotiations....

Klitschko vs. Haye To Take Place In Berlin

[piye]

So it seems Wlad's reign is soon at an end.

[clintuk]

Ah this is where the debate starts!

I was of the utmost confidence that Haye would demolish the Klitschos when I heard he was goin to heavyweight, hes a huge puncher and has a great record, and then on his debut demolished Monte Barret, although, lets face it, he was less than good.

But as it gets closer I dunno, Klitscho is far more technical than Haye, but I dont think Wlad has had someone like Haye who's prepared to go at him viciously and throw big, mostly accurate bombs. If Haye catches him with one, could be lights out or he could be walking into a big Wlad jab plus straight right everytime he tries.

[El Kabong]

Wlad was in more danger when he fought Sam Peter
#1 Wlad was in a poor mental/psychological state after 2 KO losses

#2 Sam Peter was undefeated and seemingly unbeatable (yeah people thought that way)

#3 Wlad had shown very little improvement with new trainer Manny Steward in the fights that followed the Sanders loss.

#4 Haye has been KO'd by a cruiserweight an old one at that and he's been hurt by many fighters

#5 David Haye is usually wild and throwing bombs when the other fighters have very little chance of hurting him back.

#6 David Haye has very little experience as a heavyweight and he has never been hit by a guy like Wladimir.

My view of the fight is as follows....Haye starts out moving in to land shots, never gets his punches off, eats the jab, starts throwing one punch at a time, Haye clams up as the 1-2 starts landing frequently, and then Haye gets flattened

[JazMerkin]

My understanding was contracts had been exchanged so looks like its pretty close to there. You can always rely on GBP to sort it out once they sniff some lovely currency for old Oscar

[clintuk]

My understanding was contracts had been exchanged so looks like its pretty close to there. You can always rely on GBP to sort it out once they sniff some lovely currency for old Oscar

Ah well good on him, very likeable guy that De La Hoya chap, I'd certainly invite him into my house for a cup of tea n a couple of French Fancies

[bcollins]

Wlad was in more danger when he fought Sam Peter
#1 Wlad was in a poor mental/psychological state after 2 KO losses

#2 Sam Peter was undefeated and seemingly unbeatable (yeah people thought that way)

#3 Wlad had shown very little improvement with new trainer Manny Steward in the fights that followed the Sanders loss.

#4 Haye has been KO'd by a cruiserweight an old one at that and he's been hurt by many fighters

#5 David Haye is usually wild and throwing bombs when the other fighters have very little chance of hurting him back.

#6 David Haye has very little experience as a heavyweight and he has never been hit by a guy like Wladimir.

My view of the fight is as follows....Haye starts out moving in to land shots, never gets his punches off, eats the jab, starts throwing one punch at a time, Haye clams up as the 1-2 starts landing frequently, and then Haye gets flattened

I still think Wlad is a vulnerable champ - if he gets caught with a bomb, it could really rattle him. But then again, Manny seems to have done an excellent job of repairing the psychological damage, and putting the brakes on Wlad has honestly made him a more dangerous fighter. Now he watches his defense and works his jab - patiently - before unloading the big gun. Haye might have a shot at it, but I see it happening the same way you do. Haye eats a few of those jabs, slows his own output, then eats a huge right or left hook to call it a night. That sounds about right.

[CountryBoy]

Wlad was in more danger when he fought Sam Peter
#1 Wlad was in a poor mental/psychological state after 2 KO losses

#2 Sam Peter was undefeated and seemingly unbeatable (yeah people thought that way)

#3 Wlad had shown very little improvement with new trainer Manny Steward in the fights that followed the Sanders loss.

#4 Haye has been KO'd by a cruiserweight an old one at that and he's been hurt by many fighters

#5 David Haye is usually wild and throwing bombs when the other fighters have very little chance of hurting him back.

#6 David Haye has very little experience as a heavyweight and he has never been hit by a guy like Wladimir.

My view of the fight is as follows....Haye starts out moving in to land shots, never gets his punches off, eats the jab, starts throwing one punch at a time, Haye clams up as the 1-2 starts landing frequently, and then Haye gets flattened

LOl I was on the Haye banwagon for while, But although I still like Haye, his performance against a Wladimir victim (Barrett) was nbothing more then mediocre, I just see it exactly as Lyle said.

[rjj tszyu]

Wlad was in more danger when he fought Sam Peter
#1 Wlad was in a poor mental/psychological state after 2 KO losses

#2 Sam Peter was undefeated and seemingly unbeatable (yeah people thought that way)

#3 Wlad had shown very little improvement with new trainer Manny Steward in the fights that followed the Sanders loss.

#4 Haye has been KO'd by a cruiserweight an old one at that and he's been hurt by many fighters

#5 David Haye is usually wild and throwing bombs when the other fighters have very little chance of hurting him back.

#6 David Haye has very little experience as a heavyweight and he has never been hit by a guy like Wladimir.

My view of the fight is as follows....Haye starts out moving in to land shots, never gets his punches off, eats the jab, starts throwing one punch at a time, Haye clams up as the 1-2 starts landing frequently, and then Haye gets flattened

LOl I was on the Haye banwagon for while, But although I still like Haye, his performance against a Wladimir victim (Barrett) was nbothing more then mediocre, I just see it exactly as Lyle said.

He did it quicker than Wlad and floored him as many times. I think Haye should go for Ross Purrity next. He would do better than Wlad against him too!

[El Kabong]

This is a great fight to get Cris prepared for the big time and it's a good style match up for McCline as well!

I see 3 logical possibilities on the outcome of the fight:

#1: McCline opens up on Arreola right from the get go and Arreola fires back and they set a good pace but McCline starts to tire and Cris pours on the pressure winning round after round and then winning by UD.

#2 McCline opens up early on Arreola and sets too tough of a pace for himself tires out and Cris stops him in the mid to late rounds.

#3 McCline uses his height, size, and defense to his advantage and frustrates Cris throughout the fight and Arreola not being in the best of shape tires out and loses a UD.

The odds on favorite has to be Arreola late stoppage/UD but I am leaning more towards McCline by UD....he looked very good vs Sam Peter and I think he's going to come out looking for a W and not just a pay check.

[MGG]

Good fight for Arreola, he should pull through.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Chris A needs to stay more active.; I dont know know why he is fighting like he is champ or something.

yea he does need to stay more active........in the gym, he needs to dedicate himself on getting in shape, and dedicating himself to actually becoming something, he's the new Bowe, besides the talent