This is who Haye's first heavyweight should be against

[Majesty]

I don't care for Ruiz (who does?) and would rather just see Haye - Wlad to get the formalities over with because that's the fight that should happen and I think will happen at some point.

I don't think he should babystep his way to the title, he's got all the momentum in the world on his side, put him in a big fight and see how he reacts to that. Ruiz, Golota or any of those other guys is just a waste of time at this point. A win over them means nothing and the way boxers get off fighting twice a year these days, I'd rather see him aim high then start at the fringes.

Maybe not Wlad right away but someone like Chagaev or even Sultan would be nice. Could you imagine how big a Wlad - Haye fight would be if Haye sparked Sultan quickly (which I think he would) after Wlad's paddy cake victory a couple weeks ago?

Haye - Klitschko 08

He should take baby steps to the title he's a cruiserweight moving up, throw him in with Wladimer and he'll be beaten and then be in heavyweight limbo for another few years not getting a shot. Stop trying to rush someone into a big fight situation because he just had a big one. It doesn't work that way and shouldnt. Let him beat some good ranked heavyweights first. I dont like the way that things are starting to turn in boxing with who gets shots..

[amat]

But you really think he should start with Ruiz? What would that prove? And the fact is Ruiz would probably drag Haye to a decision because that's what Ruiz does best.

Same thing with Tua. He would be beating the shell of a former world title challenger. Maybe if Tua does a little bit more but as of right now the fight would be just a waste of time and nothing more then a formality. Wouldn't prove anything more then a win over Tomas Bonin already has.

I wouldn't like him to fight Holyfield but that's just because that's a default answer. I don't think Holyfield should be fighting at all and I would have to eat light before watching that. Golota might not be bad because of the reason already listed, because he can make things tough as a fight goes on.

Still, I would rather him fight someone at least in the top 10. Or maybe James Toney?

[El Kabong]

....what about his conquerer in the Olympics Odlanier Solis

[Spicoli]

I think he is going to go big and go for the names for the transition.Nice call on Toney Amat.even at this bloated so-so state right now(?) I think Toney is too sneaky and might drag Haye into some deep waters.Jump up to Heavy will be fun to watch.I can not get passed the sight of Holyfield at ringside with the whole Cruiser connection and big media title hunt by Haye

[donnydarkoIRL]

I feel haye will take on someone of decent quality rather soon, however,, i hope he's recognised the possibilty of rushing the process. Should he jump into a big fight at heavy without properly assessing the potential difficulties he may encounter, he may well find himself in trouble.

[ono]

He said on the radio this morning that they're trying to get Rahman. They tried for him before the Enzo fight so now they will try again.

Good choice imo.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Yeah Rahman's a decent choice. If not easily KO'd at least he's outbox-able.

[Fenster]

All very well saying Haye should fight this guy and this guy BUT will they want to fight him?

Some of these world-class plodders are gonna get certain beatings.. and gonna want tidy paydays to make up for the beating.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

If i were David id go the WBO/ IBF Route.
Pretty easy to get up the rankings in some fairly easy but high profile fights (baring the champion).

1st fight - Rahman/ Golota/ Briggs/ Lyakhovich
2nd fight - Arreola/ Dimitrenko/ Virchis/
3rd fight - Povetkin/ Ibragimov/ Chambers
Title Fight - Povetkin/ W. Klitschko

Id stay away from the WBA for as long as possible. Chagaev, Valuev & Ruiz would be a nightmare for Haye.

[Majesty]

Yeah Haye should fight Brewster, but Don has already used Brewster for what he wanted as a story now that Brewster has no use to Don King anymore he wont fight for quite a long time and its a shame

[miron_lang]

I want him againts Toney. and then rahman before a title shot againts Peter

[ICB]

He should take baby steps to the title he's a cruiserweight moving up, throw him in with Wladimer and he'll be beaten and then be in heavyweight limbo for another few years not getting a shot. Stop trying to rush someone into a big fight situation because he just had a big one. It doesn't work that way and shouldnt. Let him beat some good ranked heavyweights first. I dont like the way that things are starting to turn in boxing with who gets shots..

Haye was at Heavyweight as an amateur Majesty, so he doesn't need to take baby steps at Heavyweight.