Haye gets screwed in the contract but still takes the fight.VIDEO

[AdamGB]

Haye need this fight 10x more than Wlad.

Say what you want about who's earned it etc but the fact is that people outside of hardcore boxing fans actually want to see this fight... whereas they couldn't give a fuck if Wlad thought somebody else.

Don't act like Haye has brought nothing to the table in terms of PPV sales/marketability etc.

[Master]

Haye is either very confident or very stupid. Either way it will be exciting while it lasts. Haye took the short end of the contract when he fought Mormeck, in Paris, King production and judges. He pulled it off but this is way way bigger task than that.

[porkypara]

Haye is either very confident or very stupid. Either way it will be exciting while it lasts. Haye took the short end of the contract when he fought Mormeck, in Paris, King production and judges. He pulled it off but this is way way bigger task than that.

If Haye wins it will be 2 world title won on the road!

[C.J.Rock]

Neve Ever let me see anyone critisize Bernard Hopkin for short changing Tomas Adamek when shysters like the Kilitshko's get away with contracts like this

Klitschko gets the lions share of the $$$$$$$
Kilitschko gets to choose the venue
Klitschko has the rematch clause just in case Haye wins
Klitschko also has included that should Haye win the rematch he must fight Vitaly next
These stipulations are ludicrous

Damn I wish Ike Ibeabuchi had never called that Vegas hooker. He'd have toppled both Klitshko's with ease

[Kel]

Neve Ever let me see anyone critisize Bernard Hopkin for short changing Tomas Adamek when shysters like the Kilitshko's get away with contracts like this

Klitschko gets the lions share of the $$$$$$$
Kilitschko gets to choose the venue
Klitschko has the rematch clause just in case Haye wins
Klitschko also has included that should Haye win the rematch he must fight Vitaly next
These stipulations are ludicrous

Damn I wish Ike Ibeabuchi had never called that Vegas hooker. He'd have toppled both Klitshko's with ease

He was on Setanta via phone call saying to Bunce "You think this is bad you should see what they wanted me to do before this"

[rjj tszyu]

I wouldn't say he got screwed because he got a HW title shot relatively easy. BUT it does show that there is some concern from the Klits about Haye as they want so many rematches.

If it was just luck that Haye beat Wlad then surely he would only need one. To me when Haye KO's Wlad it will be a similar scene to Rocky IV when Rocky (Vitali) looks up at Drago (Haye) whilst his friend (brother Wlad) is lying motionless on the floor. 6:30 in the clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CdjTc_CNAQ&NR=1

[Mar]

I know i won't be invited to christmas this year at a lot of places but i'm saying haye wins by Ko, it's gonna be a very surprising fight i think and i really don't even like the guy. I think there's something to all the talk that haye if nothing else is just so much different from the bums the klitchko's have been forced to ko lately. I'm not saying haye is the next great thing or even better than the big W i just thing he's gonna catch him by surprise and not be able to recover. haye will probably loose shortly after.....

[rene69]

I know Haye will clean Vlad's clock but not so sure about the other. It will all pay off for Haye in the end. I have the upmost respect for Haye now, especially because he will do what ever it takes to get that big puss(Vlad) in the ring.

I'll bet other stipulations in the contract were that Haye...

1. "Has to tie one hand behind his back"

2. " Hop on one leg for the 1st two rds"

3. " Keep both eyes closed"

4. " Is not allowed to throw any punches at Vlad's chin"

5. " Has to quit fighting if the fight goes beyond 4rds"

6. " Must allow Vlad to punch first"


LOL!! Sorry, couldn't help it.

[Kel]

Please, this is so pathetic.

All this fake anger about not being treated fairly will only make Haye look more idiotic as he's lying on his back & shaking like a flatpacks wardrobe.

Klitscho is the champion, he gets the lions share. WTF has Haye done to deserve any concessions? He should be on his knees thanking Allah that he got a title shot because he certainly hasn't earned it.

Besides, Haye got KO'd as a cruiserweight, what are people smoking to make them think even for a second that Haye stands a chance?

Is Haye a muslim?

Anyway the way I see it, Haye is very marketable, that's what he brings to the table. Wlad and his brother have totally taken advantage of Haye which is fair enough, it's business. Haye needs the Klits to make big money, it's only fair I suppose.

[OumaFan]

Of course Wlad should get the lions share of the money, decide the venue ect., even get a rematch clause, the clause forcing him to fight Vitali if he beats Wlad is LOL.

How unbelievable would it be if he beat the touchy feely one? I said I'd name my first son Manny if he beat Oscar but since Oscar was weight drained I didn't have too and I think I'm gonna stay away from that overall. But maybe I'll send Haye like a hundred dollars or something and, of the utmost importance, I'll laugh at Lyle.

If he loses oh well he was just a smalll cruiserweight

[El Kabong]

Of course Wlad should get the lions share of the money, decide the venue ect., even get a rematch clause, the clause forcing him to fight Vitali if he beats Wlad is LOL.

How unbelievable would it be if he beat the touchy feely one? I said I'd name my first son Manny if he beat Oscar but since Oscar was weight drained I didn't have too and I think I'm gonna stay away from that overall. But maybe I'll send Haye like a hundred dollars or something and, of the utmost importance, I'll laugh at Lyle.

If he loses oh well he was just a smalll cruiserweight

People act like this is the first ever time a rematch clause has been used....so Wlad and Vitali gave Haye the business, they have every right to, they were in the power position and they used it to their advantage....that's just good business on their part.

If Haye wins, I'm sure I won't be happy with it but it's not going to destroy me or anything. Wlad has lost before, Wlad has proven he has a questionable chin before, and that he has run out of gas before.....but those are all vs heavyweights. Haye got run by an old timer at cruiserweight....maybe he was weight drained, maybe he gassed out, but those excuses at cruiserweight and his "competition" at heavyweight leave all those questions on the table for his true heavyweight debut vs Wladimir....and I like Wlad's chances, he fights smart, he's stronger, he's taller, heavier, has more experience, and he has a great trainer.....what does David Haye have besides a big mouth?

[Violent Demise]

Haye need this fight 10x more than Wlad.

Say what you want about who's earned it etc but the fact is that people outside of hardcore boxing fans actually want to see this fight... whereas they couldn't give a fuck if Wlad thought somebody else.

Don't act like Haye has brought nothing to the table in terms of PPV sales/marketability etc.

What exactly is Haye bringing to the table? What are his past PPV numbers like?

[WelshDevilRob]

Well lets look at the contract he has signed that signs his next 2 fights away to the Klitschkos.

People tried to say it was Haye that was stalling and difficult in negotiations - when it would seem that it was the Klitschkos and there contract that slowed the whole thing down.
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Haye contracted for potential Klitschko trilogy

If David Haye is successful in his heavyweight title challenge to Wladimir Klitschko the Londoner is likely to engage in a trilogy of fights involving both Wladimir AND his brother, Vitali.

The Klitschko brothers' German manager Bernd Boente revealed details of the contract yesterday to ESPN.com's boxing writer, Dan Rafael.

Points of interest include:

- Haye's only income for the fight (said to be ‘millions') will come from Setanta Sports' broadcast rights fee

- Klitschko will receive an agreed portion of the Setanta cash plus all the other revenue the fight generates including fees from HBO (carrying the contest live in the US), RTL (German broadcaster), any other foreign broadcasting fees, all the live gate receipts and income from sponsorship

- If Haye wins, Klitschko's promotional company, K2, will promote his next two fights

- Again, should Haye win, his next two fights will be against one of the Klitschko brothers – either a rematch with Wladimir or a match with Vitali – and should he win that one, he'll face the other brother

It looks like Haye has pulled out all the stops and very much taken the short end, including options, in order to make sure the June 20th fight happens.

http://www.britishboxing.net/news_4480-Haye-contracted-for-potential-Klitschko-trilogy.html

[Violent Demise]

Well lets look at the contract he has signed that signs his next 2 fights away to the Klitschkos.

People tried to say it was Haye that was stalling and difficult in negotiations - when it would seem that it was the Klitschkos and there contract that slowed the whole thing down.
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Haye contracted for potential Klitschko trilogy

If David Haye is successful in his heavyweight title challenge to Wladimir Klitschko the Londoner is likely to engage in a trilogy of fights involving both Wladimir AND his brother, Vitali.

The Klitschko brothers' German manager Bernd Boente revealed details of the contract yesterday to ESPN.com's boxing writer, Dan Rafael.

Points of interest include:

- Haye's only income for the fight (said to be ‘millions') will come from Setanta Sports' broadcast rights fee

- Klitschko will receive an agreed portion of the Setanta cash plus all the other revenue the fight generates including fees from HBO (carrying the contest live in the US), RTL (German broadcaster), any other foreign broadcasting fees, all the live gate receipts and income from sponsorship

- If Haye wins, Klitschko's promotional company, K2, will promote his next two fights

- Again, should Haye win, his next two fights will be against one of the Klitschko brothers – either a rematch with Wladimir or a match with Vitali – and should he win that one, he'll face the other brother

It looks like Haye has pulled out all the stops and very much taken the short end, including options, in order to make sure the June 20th fight happens.

http://www.britishboxing.net/news_4480-Haye-contracted-for-potential-Klitschko-trilogy.html

He's getting millions of dollars and an undeserving shot at the Heavyweight title. The most coveted title in sports. Yeah Haye really got screwed.

[AdamGB]

Haye need this fight 10x more than Wlad.

Say what you want about who's earned it etc but the fact is that people outside of hardcore boxing fans actually want to see this fight... whereas they couldn't give a fuck if Wlad thought somebody else.

Don't act like Haye has brought nothing to the table in terms of PPV sales/marketability etc.

What exactly is Haye bringing to the table? What are his past PPV numbers like?

Right now I can't think of any Heavyweights other than Vitali who your COMMON EVERYDAY SPORTS FAN would be interested in seeing more than Haye.

Like I've already said - I'm not talking about who has earned their shot the most (or at all, lets save that debate) or who the boxing Hardcore want to see Wlad fight. I am talking purely from a business point of view.

I know you have a problem with British fighters but I want you as unbiasedly as possible to tell me which other marquee names are out there at Heavyweight that will generate as much Global interest amongst casual fight fans and why.