Klitschko brothers: Haye can choose

[El Kabong]

I hope this scenario doesn't happen but I could totally see the WBA title holder having a decent sized fight and then slinking off into quasi retirement a la Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I hope the fight happens because I know if it does Wlad is going to demolish him.

[boxingbantz]

Now the Klits have come out and said this I fully expect the liar to sign a deal to fight Povetkin instead.

[Master]

If I was Haye I would take Vitali, I think he stands a better chance against him.

[Drago]

gotta say i think haye has a much better chance against wlad

[boxingbantz]

gotta say i think haye has a much better chance against wlad

Agreed.

He has a chance of knocking Wlad out. He has no chance of knocking Vitali out.

[Mark TKO]

been saying this for 18 months or so now

don't fancy his chances against either as they are fucking massive !!

But he has a better chance against Wlad despite him being the more skilled of the two

[Master]

gotta say i think haye has a much better chance against wlad

Agreed.

He has a chance of knocking Wlad out. He has no chance of knocking Vitali out.

I do not think he has to knock out Vitali, who is slower and older and prone to injuries. He can use the tactics used against valuev and outpoint him with speed and hurt him when he sees the opening. Wlad would beat him with his fast jab and will not get past his defence.

[El Kabong]

The big points that I think win the fight for either Klitschko brother are as follows:
1. Experience - both brothers have been in big heavyweight title fights before, they've been in trouble, they've overcome trouble, they know what to expect and they don't get thrown by any variables that can occur in these big fights like fouls or cuts or knockdowns.

2. Accuracy - The bothers are economical in their offense, every punch they throw matters whether it hits the guard to draw attention or lands flush on the jaw they make their punches count and they are precise in their attack. I can't count the number of times I've seen Wlad land a jab and then land a right cross right behind it on the exact same spot and it's so quick that you can't adjust to block or avoid that.

3. Fundamentals - Both brothers (Wladimir more so) are fundamentally sound they throw straight punches, they use solid defense, they protect themselves, they have a set game plan and they follow it, they don't force the KO, they allow the KO to come to them.

All those along with height, weight, reach, power, etc. I just don't forsee the WBA title holder giving Wlad or Vitali much trouble. Sure the guy is fast, sure he has some pop, but he keeps the front hand down, he leaps in (bad news vs Wlad) throws 1 big punch at a time, and just the simple fact that the guy has NEVER EVER EVER EVER been in the ring with anyone remotely as good as either Klitschko brother will show during their fight should it happen. You look at Barrett, Valuev, Ruiz, and Harrison and tell me any of those guys are as fast as powerful or are even in their prime like the Klitschko's are.

[bzkfn]

I hope this scenario doesn't happen but I could totally see the WBA title holder having a decent sized fight and then slinking off into quasi retirement a la Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I hope the fight happens because I know if it does Wlad is going to demolish him.

I'm not around much these days because of my job, but I thought I might as well renew this discussion with Lyle.

If Haye fights Wlad, I genuinelly believe Haye will knock him out. This isn't blind British passion like when people believed Hatton would beat Mayweather, I'm saying it because I really see it happening. If it happens, I'll sig bet with you.

[El Kabong]

I hope this scenario doesn't happen but I could totally see the WBA title holder having a decent sized fight and then slinking off into quasi retirement a la Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I hope the fight happens because I know if it does Wlad is going to demolish him.

I'm not around much these days because of my job, but I thought I might as well renew this discussion with Lyle.

If Haye fights Wlad, I genuinelly believe Haye will knock him out. This isn't blind British passion like when people believed Hatton would beat Mayweather, I'm saying it because I really see it happening. If it happens, I'll sig bet with you.

With all the people wanting a sig bet with me for this fight you're going to have to get in line.

Hey man be as wrong as you like Wlad stomps the crap out of everyone in the division right now up to and including the WBA title holder.

[ElTerribleMorales]

wouldn't be shocked to see Wlad drop Haye with just his jab, it's gonna be a slaughter no matter who he faces

[AdamGB]

wouldn't be shocked to see Wlad drop Haye with just his jab, it's gonna be a slaughter no matter who he faces

Get real... Wlad has a very good chance of stopping Haye. Very good indeed, but don't talk like he's gonna jump on haye and slap him out of there in a punch or two.

Wlad isn't exactly that type of fighter...



If he is so cautious against a short heavyweight with the physique of a slightly fat cruiser weight, then do you honestly think he is going to be all over Haye like a fly on shit in the first few seconds?

[El Kabong]

wouldn't be shocked to see Wlad drop Haye with just his jab, it's gonna be a slaughter no matter who he faces

Get real... Wlad has a very good chance of stopping Haye. Very good indeed, but don't talk like he's gonna jump on haye and slap him out of there in a punch or two.

Wlad isn't exactly that type of fighter...



If he is so cautious against a short heavyweight with the physique of a slightly fat cruiser weight, then do you honestly think he is going to be all over Haye like a fly on shit in the first few seconds?

He's good and pissed off and knows his opponent doesn't have the caliber of game to trouble him.

I'll be very surprised if the 1st right cross that lands doesn't drop the WBA title holder, I know it will wobble him. The guy has yet to taste true heavyweight power, he's already been dropped once and hurt a couple times by total washed up bums and you guys think he can fight a perfect fight and beat Wladimir? And it WILL take a perfect fight from him to beat either brother.

[Chino]

Hope we don’t see another Corrie Sanders repeat . Big guys like the Klitschko brothers and Lennox Lewis, when he was around, don't have the greatest chins/jaws.

[AdamGB]

wouldn't be shocked to see Wlad drop Haye with just his jab, it's gonna be a slaughter no matter who he faces

Get real... Wlad has a very good chance of stopping Haye. Very good indeed, but don't talk like he's gonna jump on haye and slap him out of there in a punch or two.

Wlad isn't exactly that type of fighter...



If he is so cautious against a short heavyweight with the physique of a slightly fat cruiser weight, then do you honestly think he is going to be all over Haye like a fly on shit in the first few seconds?

He's good and pissed off and knows his opponent doesn't have the caliber of game to trouble him.

I'll be very surprised if the 1st right cross that lands doesn't drop the WBA title holder, I know it will wobble him. The guy has yet to taste true heavyweight power, he's already been dropped once and hurt a couple times by total washed up bums and you guys think he can fight a perfect fight and beat Wladimir? And it WILL take a perfect fight from him to beat either brother.

Pissed off? Come on Lyle... I wouldn't have thought you'd think that Haye could get under Wlad's skin, at all. The last thing he should do against Haye is get mad... that would increase haye's chances tenfold.

If he closes haye down and waits for an opening he'll probably stop him, if it's a punch out Haye stands a good uncher's chance to say the least.

But that won't happen, Wlad isn't pissed... if he was the fight would be made right now.

It's hype and business from both sides, I really thought you'd see that.

I guess you probably do but it's easier to say that Wlad is pissed this time so it will be different, rather than admit that however effective his developed style is, it is often embarassing and boring to watch and that it isn't very likely to see a first round KO from him any more. You have to go back almost a decade to see consistant early stoppages from Wlad... it's just not how he fights and I doubt Haye will be any different.

I agree, the first solid cross he lands will drop haye... I don't expect to see it for at least 4-5 rounds of pawing and jabbing though.

The best fight he can make is to keep haye off balance with his left until a bit of fatigue sets in and the chinks show... he won't jump on him earlier because he knows he'll risk another embarassing stoppage, his big brother would never let him live it down if he was stopped by a golfer, a journey man and a cruiserweight!

Those beatings have left their marks and the style he uses will never change because of it.