David Hayemaker Haye WAR-WAGON! ALL ABOARD ! WOO WOO !!!

[bradlee180]

Carl Thompson?

5 years ago, a young green Haye with only 10 pro fights was stopped by a tough, old veteran in Carl Thompson who had been a pro for 16 years.
Haye had been a pro for less than 2 years.

The ref stopped the fight in rd 5 with Haye still on his feet, but Carl Thompson took a hellacious amount of punishment in the first 4 rds.
He was tough; he survived.

Haye lost because he gassed out because he was cutting corners in his training, relying on his superior talent and power to carry him.

Thompson was supposed to be just a trialhorse for young Haye, a stepping stone as his mangement increased the level of Haye's opposition to build him up. Sometimes, they pull a surprise.

I like seeing an early loss or three on a top prospect.
The early loss can define them, make them grow up, put the choice on them of quitting after the loss or soldiering on, dedicating themselves more to the sport, and making a conscious effort to get better.

Manny Pacman Pacquiao wasn't a protected fighter in his early years, and he took a few early losses too, but he has emerged as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and he will be going down as a legitimate All-Time Great. Manny overcame those early losses, and dedicated himself to getting better, to improving his entire game.

So it is with Haye.
That loss made him realize that even with better talent, a man still has to dedicate himself and train. A man with talent, but who also trains like a demon, is a sight to behold.


Haye's chin ain't granite, but it ain't glass either.
Same could be said for Wlad's chin though.

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[RP33]

Carl Thompson?

5 years ago, a young green Haye with only 10 pro fights was stopped by a tough, old veteran in Carl Thompson who had been a pro for 16 years.
Haye had been a pro for less than 2 years.

The ref stopped the fight in rd 5 with Haye still on his feet, but Carl Thompson took a hellacious amount of punishment in the first 4 rds.
He was tough; he survived.

Haye lost because he gassed out because he was cutting corners in his training, relying on his superior talent and power to carry him.

Thompson was supposed to be just a trialhorse for young Haye, a stepping stone as his mangement increased the level of Haye's opposition to build him up. Sometimes, they pull a surprise.

I like seeing an early loss or three on a top prospect.
The early loss can define them, make them grow up, put the choice on them of quitting after the loss or soldiering on, dedicating themselves more to the sport, and making a conscious effort to get better.

Manny Pacman Pacquiao wasn't a protected fighter in his early years, and he took a few early losses too, but he has emerged as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and he will be going down as a legitimate All-Time Great. Manny overcame those early losses, and dedicated himself to getting better, to improving his entire game.

So it is with Haye.
That loss made him realize that even with better talent, a man still has to dedicate himself and train. A man with talent, but who also trains like a demon, is a sight to behold.

Fair enough, thanks for the response..

[Master]

I would like to join you but after Hatton got sparked I think Haye will go the same way.