What's next for Haye

[Beanz]

Sadly I was unable to see the fight. It wasn't televised here. Not a Haye fan... but I was interested in seeing the fight after all the trash-talking had turned the fight into a grudge match. But it appears Haye was dominating the fight, before he then KO'ed Chisora in the 5th.

So what now? Haye fans will ride the wave of euphoria to say Haye should fight either Klitschko next. But IMO, Haye does not deserve another shot at Wladimir. At least not yet. He had his chance... and threw it away in the ugliest fashion. It's up to Vitali if he wants to give him a shot next. Then again... Haye has yet to fight any of the top heavyweights out there, other than Wlad. And that was a disgraceful showing. His resume reads: "Beat Valuev, beat Ruiz, lost to Wlad, beat Chisora." How about the other, probably more deserving heavyweights? The ones who have paid their dues? Arreola, Boytsov, Helenius, etc.

It's not unreasonable to ask that Haye work his way through at least a couple of these guys, before getting another shot at a Klitschko... preferably Vitali first. Haye shouldn't get any preferential treatment due to his big mouth and salesmanship. He should earn his shots... just like everybody else. And when he gets a shot and fucks it up royally...... back of the line for you.

So what should be Haye's next step? (Assuming, of course, that he doesn't throw a hissy fit if he doesn't get Vitali next and decides to "retire".)

If you didn't watch the fight then don't start a thread about it's repercussions. To use one of your own maxims

Get in line

[AdamGB]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

[El Kabong]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

For the last time Thompson was a MANDATORY.

I expect Haye to "retire" again and resume his true love of talking shit on tv.

Wlad had no trouble with Haye last time and he would have no trouble fighting Haye in a rematch and mind you that Wlad has stopped 100% of the fighters he has rematched. Now Haye might want to fight Vitali, but I'm not sure that happens because Vitali will retire.

[TitoFan]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

For the last time Thompson was a MANDATORY.

I expect Haye to "retire" again and resume his true love of talking shit on tv.

Wlad had no trouble with Haye last time and he would have no trouble fighting Haye in a rematch and mind you that Wlad has stopped 100% of the fighters he has rematched. Now Haye might want to fight Vitali, but I'm not sure that happens because Vitali will retire.

Do we need any further proof that the division is in the shits?
Do they pick mandatories by shooting at a dart board full of names?

[Fenster]

Haye doesn't have to prove anything, he's a former heavyweight "world" champ and he just annihilated a man Vitali struggled with over 12 rounds. Plus he brings all the money (most important bit) and hype.

Personally I'd rather see Haye fight Arreola or Adamek.

[TitoFan]

Haye doesn't have to prove anything, he's a former heavyweight "world" champ and he just annihilated a man Vitali struggled with over 12 rounds. Plus he brings all the money (most important bit) and hype.

Personally I'd rather see Haye fight Arreola or Adamek.

Not sure what post that was referring to
But you need to control that reflex action.

The previous post was ridiculing the IBF for making Tony Thompson a "mandatory."
The post before that says yeah good job in beating Chisora, but there's probably a couple more deserving HW's for a shot at a Klitschko right now.

And yeah... Haye should fight an Arreola or Adamek first. Work his way toward another fight with a Klitschko. Those shots should be earned. The Klits aren't getting any younger.

[Fenster]

Who is more deserving than Haye?

(not that it even matters, Haye is the money)

[AdamGB]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

For the last time Thompson was a MANDATORY.

...and?

Their last three opponents have sucked - the fact still stands, if they fight that level of fighter then don 't be surprised if either of them fight Haye.

[El Kabong]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

For the last time Thompson was a MANDATORY.

...and?

Their last three opponents have sucked - the fact still stands, if they fight that level of fighter then don 't be surprised if either of them fight Haye.

I wouldn't be surprised if they fought Haye, but do remember how long it took to make their first fight. And little David flat out refused to fight Vitali back then too.

I think Haye found his level and he's just short of the championship mark. Haye should go win the British title and after that maybe fight Wlad again, Vitali will retire IMO


As for Wlad and Vitali's defenses....give me a break. If there was a worthy challenger out there they would fight them

[rjj tszyu]

If the Klits will fight mormeck, thompson and Chisora they'll fight Haye.

Whether he deserves it or not the klits have shown they don't mind obliging undeserving opponents.

For the last time Thompson was a MANDATORY.

...and?

Their last three opponents have sucked - the fact still stands, if they fight that level of fighter then don 't be surprised if either of them fight Haye.

I wouldn't be surprised if they fought Haye, but do remember how long it took to make their first fight. And little David flat out refused to fight Vitali back then too.

I think Haye found his level and he's just short of the championship mark. Haye should go win the British title and after that maybe fight Wlad again, Vitali will retire IMO


As for Wlad and Vitali's defenses....give me a break. If there was a worthy challenger out there they would fight them

I think Haye see's the clear decline in Vitali and he really fancies his chances with him. I also think Vitali is too proud to walk away after Haye did such a better job on Chisora and then started the whole "Vitali won't dare fight me now" after the fight. In fact I see Charr losing his chance to haye like Chisora did.

In an ideal world I'd like Haye to fight Fury first and shut his stupid mouth. I truly hate that man and I cannot wait to see him sparked out. Then again Fury would just run scared when push came to shove just like he did when Price was going to spark him.

[erics44]

i really dont see adamek or areola having much to worry haye

i dont know why people are so insitent that haye has to fight one of those two to prove his worth

chisora posed more of a problem because of his punch resistence

[Tam Seddon]

If Haye can't fight Vitali next I think there are options out there for him. I wouldn't mind him going to America to fight either Adameck, Arreloa or Mitchell.

If that doesn't go through imagine Haye taking on Price or Fury?? These Would be massive fights in the UK and Haye has shown that when he fights taller fighters he can struggle. I think Price has a better chance than Fury, but I reckon Price might be a bit too big for Haye? What do u think?

[rjj tszyu]

If Haye can't fight Vitali next I think there are options out there for him. I wouldn't mind him going to America to fight either Adameck, Arreloa or Mitchell.

If that doesn't go through imagine Haye taking on Price or Fury?? These Would be massive fights in the UK and Haye has shown that when he fights taller fighters he can struggle. I think Price has a better chance than Fury, but I reckon Price might be a bit too big for Haye? What do u think?

Out of all the other Brits I'd give Price most chance of beating Haye. Haye would absolutely obliterate Fury. The thing is though price has never been in with anyone anywhere near Haye's level yet and there are a lot f questions he needs to answer before we can really start matching him up with the likes of Haye. I'd like to see Price and Chisora next year, I think that would give us some indication of where he is in comparison to Haye!

[THE PHILOSOPHER]

Price v chisora.

Haye won't fight anyone other than vitali. He's in it for the money...

[AdamGB]

If Haye can't fight Vitali next I think there are options out there for him. I wouldn't mind him going to America to fight either Adameck, Arreloa or Mitchell.

If that doesn't go through imagine Haye taking on Price or Fury?? These Would be massive fights in the UK and Haye has shown that when he fights taller fighters he can struggle. I think Price has a better chance than Fury, but I reckon Price might be a bit too big for Haye? What do u think?

Out of all the other Brits I'd give Price most chance of beating Haye. Haye would absolutely obliterate Fury. The thing is though price has never been in with anyone anywhere near Haye's level yet and there are a lot f questions he needs to answer before we can really start matching him up with the likes of Haye. I'd like to see Price and Chisora next year, I think that would give us some indication of where he is in comparison to Haye!

I think Haye and price have done a fair bit of sparring together.