David Haye vs Andrew Golota

[El Kabong]

Yes but since everyone figures that will happen then what would everyone think if Golota outboxes and eventually KO's Haye

[Hulk]

Yes but since everyone figures that will happen then what would everyone think if Golota outboxes and eventually KO's Haye

He would be EXPOSED at HW then wouldn't he? But I don't think that would ever happen Klithead. lol.

[Kev]

Whilst I think a Golota fight would be entertaining I don't think it would be a good career move for Haye.

Far and away the best opponent for him to face in my mind is Hasim Rahman.

Former world champion, former Lennox Lewis conquerer and importanly probably the most recognisable American heavyweight in the world currently still active, discounting Holyfield of course.

There was a reason that was the fight being considered before Maccerinelli and that is becuase it makes excellent business, commerical and boxing sense for Haye.

Rahman is still one of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing, was a world champ only a couple years ago and is very beatable right now.

If I was Warren I'd be pushing like mad for a Rahman fight in London in the summer Showtime would definitely love to pick this fight up and it would give him some big attention amongst American boxing fans.

If he fought Golota I doubt any major American network would cover it.

[ArawakWarria]

Golata, Rahman, or Brock. How about Audley Harrision?

Good choices, I think people would pay big money to see Haye finally put Audley out of his misery for good

I don't know if you are aware, but FRAUDLEY got a spot on the Calzaghe undercard... wouldn't it be sweet if it was against Haye...

[Violent Demise]

That wouldn't be a bad test

[ArawakWarria]

Audley would make sense because it would make $$ in Britain. Brock would make sense because he's very beatable, but still a name and not over the hill. A win against Brock puts him on the map in the US and it will let him test himself against a real heavyweight. If he's that confident, he shouldn't be worried about risk. He should be worried about getting ready for Wlad. He's going to have to wait in line for that one. He should make good use of that wait time to build himself into a real HW and get used to fighting real HWs.

Brock isn't fighting for a while.....I think Chambers would be an OK fight. John Ruiz would even be a good fight and get Haye used to someone big using their size on him

Brock--is not that small (230's), but outside of his ranking, I wouldn't run to see this fight.

Toney--whoever said the thing about Toney's 'prime' was right. His Robinson-Jirov-Holyfield period was a testament to his greatness. Now he is a testament to his great appetite.

Golata--I agree--high risk, low reward. Did you forget that Bowe couldn't KO this guy? If you think Haye hits like Brewster or LLewis, you are crazy.

Fast Eddie might be his best choice. If not, he should use the HW workhorse... Dominic Guinn. Everyone beats him (except Fraudley).

[ArawakWarria]

Yes but since everyone figures that will happen then what would everyone think if Golota outboxes and eventually KO's Haye

Lyle, as much as I hate to, I have to agree. THere is the possibility of Golata winning the match, especially if the fight goes long and Golata doesn't self destruct.

[ArawakWarria]

Or he could fight Kali Meehan. Can you believe he is #3 in the WBA

[Hulk]

Or he could fight Kali Meehan. Can you believe he is #3 in the WBA

Thats GARBAGE. (Get it cus he's a garbage man?) lol.

[ICB]

Good test for Haye in HWD.

Yeah Golota looked good last time out but he must be 40 odd by now.

You think so ?? i didn't he couldn't even stop a journeyman fighter like Mollo when he was basically falling over himself with so much exhaustion. Plus Mollo gave Golota more trouble than Golota should of had with someone of Mollo's class.

[JT Rock]

Then you missed the point ICB, Golata is a name and a win over him would better his chances and marketibility to get in the thick of things sooner or later

[ICB]

Then you missed the point ICB, Golata is a name and a win over him would better his chances and marketibility to get in the thick of things sooner or later

Thats not what i was saying JT he said that Golota looked good against Mollo, and i disagreed. Im not saying that Haye beating Golota wouldn't do him any good, im just saying i didn't think Golota looked that good in his last outing.

[JT Rock]

Then you missed the point ICB, Golata is a name and a win over him would better his chances and marketibility to get in the thick of things sooner or later

Thats not what i was saying JT he said that Golota looked good against Mollo, and i disagreed. Im not saying that Haye beating Golota wouldn't do him any good, im just saying i didn't think Golota looked that good in his last outing.

I missed the bus on that one

[El Kabong]

Well Holyfield is a NAME too and he's just as old as Golota!



Haye should fight someone younger and more "dangerous" than Golota. They don't really have to be dangerous but the thought has to be there.


Hasim Rahman is a good idea, Shannon Briggs, Danny Williams, James Toney, or Oleg Maskaev....those are all top name AND very beatable for Haye but also kind of dangerous.