Klitschko brothers: Haye can choose

[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.