I think he stood a better chance with Vlad. Vlad still has the potential to be a headcase if he gets grazed hard enough. Even though I think Haye is very beatable, Vlads chin and mental instability after taking a hard shot would play toward hayes strengths.

Vits bigger and showed a willingness to trade if he has to. Hes far from Ali, but showed some decent lateral movement in his last outing. Maybe Haye will be able to cut Vitali early and have it work to his advantage.