Is David Haye the savior of the heavyweight division?

[Master]

Hay is the future of the heavyweight division. He is young enough and good enough to be the saviour.

[Drago]

When James Toney moved to Heavy i was preying he would clean up, just because he is such a character. On Inside Sport on the bbc monday night, Holyfields advice was for Haye not to just bulk up for the sake of it. but after listening to Haye after the fight it seems he is going to have alot of time off before his next fight (probably to mass up). we all know bodybuilders aint the best boxers in the world, does he mean he is going to let his body reach its natural weight? does anyone know why he is taking a long break?

[Deanrw]

When James Toney moved to Heavy i was preying he would clean up, just because he is such a character. On Inside Sport on the bbc monday night, Holyfields advice was for Haye not to just bulk up for the sake of it. but after listening to Haye after the fight it seems he is going to have alot of time off before his next fight (probably to mass up). we all know bodybuilders aint the best boxers in the world, does he mean he is going to let his body reach its natural weight? does anyone know why he is taking a long break?

That is my concern also. If he bulked up to 230, it would slow him down. 215 would be perfect for him. He is a natural big puncher and does not need the extra baggage.

[Master]

Buncy said that Haye was going to take 6 months off (sabbatical) and then go for the heavyweight titles. To break up the British merry go round of fighters would be a good start.

[SweetPea]

I don't think Haye is the savior of the division, but I do think he's going to spice up the division and be a welcome addition to the weight class. Not only does he have an exciting style, but he also has an entertaining personality and he's not afraid to trash talk.

The key for Haye is to take his time moving up the division. He's only 27, no need to rush into a big fight too soon. He should take several fights to adjust to the bigger opponents and work his way up the ladder.

One good thing for him is that there are several fighters out there (Chagaev, Chambers, Povetkin, Ibragimov) that are only in the 215-220 pound range. Haye can test himself against guys of that size before thinks about challenging one of the big heavyweights.

[Althugz]

I don't think Haye is the savior of the division, but I do think he's going to spice up the division and be a welcome addition to the weight class. Not only does he have an exciting style, but he also has an entertaining personality and he's not afraid to trash talk.

The key for Haye is to take his time moving up the division. He's only 27, no need to rush into a big fight too soon. He should take several fights to adjust to the bigger opponents and work his way up the ladder.

One good thing for him is that there are several fighters out there (Chagaev, Chambers, Povetkin, Ibragimov) that are only in the 215-220 pound range. Haye can test himself against guys of that size before thinks about challenging one of the big heavyweights.

Couldn't have said it better..Sending some rep