Haye now says only two more fights

[Gandalf]

I don't get David Haye. He's now saying he only wants two more fights and then wants to retire. What is that all about? What about defending your titles and building up your legacy? But he wants two more fights and then out? That might be a smart business strategy, but what about the devotion to the sport and desire to go down as a great? I have already questioned Hayes heart by pointing out how he only fights once or twice a year, but to say you want to retire after only two dozen or so fights is a bit lame. Maybe it's because he knows a Klitschko fight will be his last? But even if he beats a Klitschko you would expect him to stick around a few years whilst still relatively young to build up his record into something more substantial. But no, the man wants out.

Boxing Clever: Haye Wants Two More Fights - Yahoo! News UK

[Mar]

Haye says and draws tons of shit on t shirts.....then fights the likes of valuev and ruiz. Who cares ? Two more fights yea i remember the good ole de la hoya exit plan too. How bout fight someone people will give a crap about then threaten to leave this sport needed so badly by you.......give me a damn break.

[Beanflicker]

Same with all boxers. He'll retire, then suddenly realize that sports cars, jewelry, mortage payments, ect ect tend to drain ones income.


And then he'll be back.

[Dark Lord Al]

Haye says and draws tons of shit on t shirts.....then fights the likes of valuev and ruiz. Who cares ? Two more fights yea i remember the good ole de la hoya exit plan too. How bout fight someone people will give a crap about then threaten to leave this sport needed so badly by you.......give me a damn break.

Hahahaha yes so true , and remember b-hop , retiring at 40 as a promise to his mother lol.
Face facts most boxers talk utter crap.

[Jimmy G-Force]

He aint retiring, Haye loves the lime-light too much to even consider that right now. He is merely claiming column inches again. I dont have a problem with that as it keeps people reading about him and interested. He is just reaching his peak, America have probably just started to take notice, he aint going no-where.

[BIG H]

Not a good sign when a fighter is talking about retirement and only wanting a couple of fights - doesn't show much love for the game.

He would have to beat Ali and Holmes in those next 2 fights to ever be remembered as a 'Great' heavyweight.

IMO he needs to beat both Klits and then have 3-4 successful defences and then he gets his props

[Nameless]

Retire. Take a few months break. Self-Promote. Create a Hype. Fight again.

[porkypara]

I remember Evander Holyfield saying he was going to retire before his first fight with Bowe.LOL

When boxers say they are going to retire at a certain date that is the head talking but then the hart rules them for better or worse.

[Saddo]

looks to me if that is true that he has no confidence in beating the klits and is just looking for a cool few million to retire with.... hey its good money if you can get it... i'd let them beat the shit out of me for 15 Million also

[Fantana]

With Hayes fighting style (speed, power, reflexes), he might be done after a couple of years. He might not be able to do what he does now in 2 years or so. He is no John Ruiz.

[Hornfinger]

there's only 2 fights in the heavyweight division worth having, Wlad and Vit.

[Mark TKO]

yes but you may as well sandwich the Klits with a couple of easy ones at least - if it guarantees 10 million then fuck it why not

[FTMatty]

Sounds like a Haye tactic to get the Kitschkos into the ring if you ask me.
He has a plan.
Part 1. - Mouth off as much as possible and pull stunts so the world takes notice.
Part 2 - Get a title shot
Part 3 - Win the title
Part 4 - Fight and beat a well respected Heavyweight who has loads of experience
Part 5 - Say anything he can to bait the Kitschkos into a fight.
Part 6 - Beat both Klitschkos
Part 7 - become king of the world.

He's already done 1-4

[Hornfinger]

Sounds like a Haye tactic to get the Kitschkos into the ring if you ask me.
He has a plan.
Part 1. - Mouth off as much as possible and pull stunts so the world takes notice.
Part 2 - Get a title shot
Part 3 - Win the title
Part 4 - Fight and beat a well respected Heavyweight who has loads of experience
Part 5 - Say anything he can to bait the Kitschkos into a fight.
Part 6 - Beat both Klitschkos
Part 7 - become king of the world.

He's already done 1-4

I honestly believe that that is the genuine plan of the haye camp. I hope he can pull it off.

[FTMatty]

Sounds like a Haye tactic to get the Kitschkos into the ring if you ask me.
He has a plan.
Part 1. - Mouth off as much as possible and pull stunts so the world takes notice.
Part 2 - Get a title shot
Part 3 - Win the title
Part 4 - Fight and beat a well respected Heavyweight who has loads of experience
Part 5 - Say anything he can to bait the Kitschkos into a fight.
Part 6 - Beat both Klitschkos
Part 7 - become king of the world.

He's already done 1-4

I honestly believe that that is the genuine plan of the haye camp. I hope he can pull it off.

Haye is a lot more calculated than many give him credit for. He's not just a pantomime loud mouth. He never says anything that doesn't have an underlying reason behind it.