David Haye - Retiring?

[TysonBomb]

Haye is actually in his prime right now IMO

And it coincides perfectly with the beginning of Vitali's decline

Haye is retired unless Vitali fights him. No one else will generate as much money as Vitali and other than Wladimir he's the only heavyweight that is a big name. Fury and Price won't come near to what a V. Klitschko vs. D. Haye fight would mean or generate in terms of revenue.

[boyla]

Haye is actually in his prime right now IMO

And it coincides perfectly with the beginning of Vitali's decline

Haye is retired unless Vitali fights him. No one else will generate as much money as Vitali and other than Wladimir he's the only heavyweight that is a big name. Fury and Price won't come near to what a V. Klitschko vs. D. Haye fight would mean or generate in terms of revenue.

Disagree, both Price and Fury could generate as much revenue as a Klitsko fight and even surpass this amount.

How is taking and extended break from boxing and not train or fighting called being in your prime?
Jungle challenges on a reality tv show is what a boxer in his prime does.

[TysonBomb]

Haye is actually in his prime right now IMO

And it coincides perfectly with the beginning of Vitali's decline

Haye is retired unless Vitali fights him. No one else will generate as much money as Vitali and other than Wladimir he's the only heavyweight that is a big name. Fury and Price won't come near to what a V. Klitschko vs. D. Haye fight would mean or generate in terms of revenue.

Disagree, both Price and Fury could generate as much revenue as a Klitsko fight and even surpass this amount.

How is taking and extended break from boxing and not train or fighting called being in your prime?
Jungle challenges on a reality tv show is what a boxer in his prime does.

I don't think either Price or Fury would be able to do that. Vitali is more renowned than either ... I mean Vitali is still known as the dominant heavyweight in nearly the last decade and he's known for fighting in what many believe to be the last great heavyweight fight against Lennox Lewis. He and Wladimir are the biggest names in the division, bar none.

Most people know Tyson Fury because he punched himself in the face and because his first name is Tyson ... Both Price and Fury are limited in their popularity on a global scale ... the Brits know about them but who else? I doubt they are even that famous in their own native Britain. Haye vs. Fury/Price would be a big event in the UK but thats about it ... it probably won't even be as big as the Haye vs. Chisora fight. I don't know the numbers in terms of revenue for the Haye vs. Klitschko fight but I'm sure it trumped whatever the earnings were for Haye vs. Chisora.

I'd rather see Klitschko vs. Haye because Vitali might lose this one, especially after what happened in Haye vs. Chisora compared to Klitschko vs. Chisora ... I'm guessing that would be the incentive for most people to see that fight.

By prime I meant that he should be in his prime at this age.

[mightyfighter]

Legacy and financially wise, there isn't anyone else out there that will match the rewards that the Klitschkos will give him, so it don't make much sense to fight anyone else. Unless he wants to go after Povetkin's belt.

[jon09]

Legacy and financially wise, there isn't anyone else out there that will match the rewards that the Klitschkos will give him, so it don't make much sense to fight anyone else. Unless he wants to go after Povetkin's belt.

If matched right he can steal thunder from the K bros. Povetkin, Adamek, Huck and Banks could make him millions and could set up another lucrative payday for him. And put Fury or Price on the undercards to setup a future UK showdown.

[Rantcatrat]

Legacy and financially wise, there isn't anyone else out there that will match the rewards that the Klitschkos will give him, so it don't make much sense to fight anyone else. Unless he wants to go after Povetkin's belt.

If matched right he can steal thunder from the K bros. Povetkin, Adamek, Huck and Banks could make him millions and could set up another lucrative payday for him. And put Fury or Price on the undercards to setup a future UK showdown.

Those are my thoughts. In my opinion, he would be the favorite against pretty much every other heavyweight, not named Klitschko. Even if the Vitali fight pays him the most, he could probably make the same amount of money fighting two or three other heavyweights that he would be favored to beat.

[mrbig1]

He should fight Tyson Fury. I would love to see what Fury is made of.

[PaulieMc]

Haye can't keep expecting to have it all his own way. Does he really deserve a fight with Vitali for the WBC title? I don't think so. He should fight Fury first, winner gets the shot.

[mrbig1]

Haye can't keep expecting to have it all his own way. Does he really deserve a fight with Vitali for the WBC title? I don't think so. He should fight Fury first, winner gets the shot.

Agree 100%. I know Haye will beat the crap out of Fury with ease. Vitali is done. He want's no part of Haye.