Haye now ranked #2 contender in the world

[Lance Uppercut]

After his impressive victory this past week, Haye has finally closed the gap between him and the Klitschkos.



The Ring Heavyweight Ratings

[FTMatty]

And why not.
He's gotta step up to the Klitschko plate now though.

[killersheep]

And why not.
He's gotta step up to the Klitschko plate now though.

Actually now he has to fight Valuev again.

[FTMatty]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

[littlebif]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

He has said he doesnt wanna fight Hopkins.

[killersheep]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

There was a rematch clause though

[Fenster]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

There was a rematch clause though

Thoses deals are never set in stone. Valuev's people know the fight wasn't good enough to warrant a rematch or anyone paying for it. Haye is also now a big star in his own right (he can sell shitloads in Britain), so the WBA wont give a fuck.

[albsur2006]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

I don't think their promoter, Golden Boy, wants that fight. Golden Boy wants Haye to be the next big thing at Heavyweight not get spoiled by a B-Hop upset or horrible fight to watch (which B-Hop will definitely provide) and I'm pretty sure Golden Boy wants B-Hop to retire.

Haye is the future though. I love the guy. The handspeed, the speed, his defense is good. He kinda reminds me of a much slower, bigger, version of a prime RJJ. Love the guy. Wanna see him fight Wlad...now, but I think he'll take Valuev on again or have a US Showcase against a top 10 heavyweight.

[Fenster]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

I don't think their promoter, Golden Boy, wants that fight. Golden Boy wants Haye to be the next big thing at Heavyweight not get spoiled by a B-Hop upset or horrible fight to watch (which B-Hop will definitely provide) and I'm pretty sure Golden Boy wants B-Hop to retire.

Haye is the future though. I love the guy. The handspeed, the speed, his defense is good. He kinda reminds me of a much slower, bigger, version of a prime RJJ. Love the guy. Wanna see him fight Wlad...now, but I think he'll take Valuev on again or have a US Showcase against a top 10 heavyweight.

If they put him in with Haye

i'm pretty sure they want him dead.

[ryanman]

Don't think he'll take another Valuev fight.
I can see him being pushed into a Hopkins fight, just to build up his rep in the USA prior to a Klitschko showdown.


............but what do I know....

I don't think their promoter, Golden Boy, wants that fight. Golden Boy wants Haye to be the next big thing at Heavyweight not get spoiled by a B-Hop upset or horrible fight to watch (which B-Hop will definitely provide) and I'm pretty sure Golden Boy wants B-Hop to retire.

Haye is the future though. I love the guy. The handspeed, the speed, his defense is good. He kinda reminds me of a much slower, bigger, version of a prime RJJ. Love the guy. Wanna see him fight Wlad...now, but I think he'll take Valuev on again or have a US Showcase against a top 10 heavyweight.

No way that B-Hop would even get a chance to make it a horrible fight.

[Mar]

For beating john ruiz ??!!! Absolutly the funniest thing i've heard today. Hell why not, that they even had ruiz ranked anywhere period is a laugh in itself. How you can outrank either of the klitchko's by running your mouth and avoiding them is beyond me.

[ryanman]

For beating john ruiz ??!!! Absolutly the funniest thing i've heard today. Hell why not, that they even had ruiz ranked anywhere period is a laugh in itself. How you can outrank either of the klitchko's by running your mouth and avoiding them is beyond me.

He isn't outranking either of them. Champ# - Wlad 1# - Vitali 2# - Haye

[El Kabong]

He isn't outranking either of them. Champ# - Wlad 1# - Vitali 2# - Haye

...being consistent, in shape, and getting a KO in his last fight I am sure he's earned it.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves it's not Champ, 1, 2.....it's more like Champ, 1



2


There's still a huge gap between The Klitschko's and everyone else

[JazMerkin]

He isn't outranking either of them. Champ# - Wlad 1# - Vitali 2# - Haye

...being consistent, in shape, and getting a KO in his last fight I am sure he's earned it.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves it's not Champ, 1, 2.....it's more like Champ, 1



2


There's still a huge gap between The Klitschko's and everyone else

Lyle, you're getting beyond parody

[El Kabong]

Lyle, you're getting beyond parody

Well I'm glad you find it funny, but I'm being serious.

The way the division is right now it's just like it was when Lennox Lewis was champ. There is a BIG gap between the top of the division and the contenders.

If you don't believe me, just wait until your guy steps in the ring with Wladimir....I bet you Wlad doesn't lose a round much less the fight