Haye-Wlad - HBO Face Off Video

[amat]

That was a good watch, they genuinely hate each other. I can not wait for Wlad to win, even if he wins in painfully boring fashion. Haye is such a hypocrite but it makes me want to watch the fight so well done David Haye.

[Marty]

That was a good watch, they genuinely hate each other. I can not wait for Wlad to win, even if he wins in painfully boring fashion. Haye is such a hypocrite but it makes me want to watch the fight so well done David Haye.

I had previously wondered whether all the needle between them was simply hype, but watching this, there does seem to be genuine bad blood

[erics44]

its a nice opening statement from haye

[Gandalf]

These face offs are interesting, but never really tell us very much. Haye is speaking in his native language and can get his words off sharper, no big deal. Wlad is going to dominate him, unless Haye does his Valuev style routine, in which case we will get a dull Wlad points win.

[boxingbantz]

The stare on Wlad's face when Haye calls him a dickhead.

[erics44]

These face offs are interesting, but never really tell us very much. Haye is speaking in his native language and can get his words off sharper, no big deal. Wlad is going to dominate him, unless Haye does his Valuev style routine, in which case we will get a dull Wlad points win.

you might have a point here, wlad might just be looking daft coz they arent talking in russian

[boxingbantz]

"A barking dog never bites".

[Gandalf]

These face offs are interesting, but never really tell us very much. Haye is speaking in his native language and can get his words off sharper, no big deal. Wlad is going to dominate him, unless Haye does his Valuev style routine, in which case we will get a dull Wlad points win.

you might have a point here, wlad might just be looking daft coz they arent talking in russian

To be fair to Wlad, even though he is awkward linguistically, he is seemingly more articulate and insightful than Haye. His English is actually very good. I always take note of boxers who go to the effort of learning English as a second language. It is also interesting to see if they are improving or not. It's easy for Haye to mock Wlad with Borat impressions, but that is just a cheap shot. Wlad speaks better English than Amir Khan.

[Mark TKO]

I not watched this yet but will do when I get home.

I have seen the Borat thing before though and agree it is a cheap shot and makes Haye look an idiot.

[generalbulldog]

These face offs are interesting, but never really tell us very much. Haye is speaking in his native language and can get his words off sharper, no big deal. Wlad is going to dominate him, unless Haye does his Valuev style routine, in which case we will get a dull Wlad points win.

you might have a point here, wlad might just be looking daft coz they arent talking in russian

To be fair to Wlad, even though he is awkward linguistically, he is seemingly more articulate and insightful than Haye. His English is actually very good. I always take note of boxers who go to the effort of learning English as a second language. It is also interesting to see if they are improving or not. It's easy for Haye to mock Wlad with Borat impressions, but that is just a cheap shot. Wlad speaks better English than Amir Khan.

Wlad also speaks better English than all those chavs in the UK.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Klitschko: ''Your Dead''
Kellerman: ''So are you predicting a knockout''

[El Kabong]

I understand the whole point of the WBA title holder talking trash to get this huge fight....but what's the point of starting it back up again when for a few weeks he wasn't saying much but "I'm focusing on training"....he obviously wasn't out looking for new material. Does he want Wlad to fight angry? Maybe have Wlad come to brawl instead of box?...one would think that with a chin that got dented by Jean Marc Mormeck he'd be blowing smoke and trying to convince Wlad that he's not a threat and then jump on him early and catch him off guard.

.....When they wake him up after the 10 count and inform him that Wlad has taken the WBA title (which he should really already have) if he will look back on this whole thing and see that he approached it the wrong way.

I like how he totally bought into Manny Steward's comment about his speed an power...ah the weakness of a Prima Donna's ego

[Mattyhitman]

I understand the whole point of the WBA title holder talking trash to get this huge fight....but what's the point of starting it back up again when for a few weeks he wasn't saying much but "I'm focusing on training"....he obviously wasn't out looking for new material. Does he want Wlad to fight angry? Maybe have Wlad come to brawl instead of box?...one would think that with a chin that got dented by Jean Marc Mormeck he'd be blowing smoke and trying to convince Wlad that he's not a threat and then jump on him early and catch him off guard.

.....When they wake him up after the 10 count and inform him that Wlad has taken the WBA title (which he should really already have) if he will look back on this whole thing and see that he approached it the wrong way.

I like how he totally bought into Manny Steward's comment about his speed an power...ah the weakness of a Prima Donna's ego

Just to touch on what someone else mentioned within this thread Lyle, What ya gonna do when Haye takes all of Wlads title's Ya gonna be typing his moniker forever mate,

IBF, IBO, WBO, WBA, and Ring Magazine title holder bah.... just call him 'TheGreatest' it'll be easier mate

[Brookie]

I understand the whole point of the WBA title holder talking trash to get this huge fight....but what's the point of starting it back up again when for a few weeks he wasn't saying much but "I'm focusing on training"....he obviously wasn't out looking for new material. Does he want Wlad to fight angry? Maybe have Wlad come to brawl instead of box?...one would think that with a chin that got dented by Jean Marc Mormeck he'd be blowing smoke and trying to convince Wlad that he's not a threat and then jump on him early and catch him off guard.

.....When they wake him up after the 10 count and inform him that Wlad has taken the WBA title (which he should really already have) if he will look back on this whole thing and see that he approached it the wrong way.

I like how he totally bought into Manny Steward's comment about his speed an power...ah the weakness of a Prima Donna's ego

you do realise that this was filmed about 2 months ago?

[El Kabong]

"Isn't there" meaning isn't in the same room. I guess the WBA title holder wants to feel like a blushing bride come fight night

Honestly the 1st big punch that lands will be Wlad's jab (yes....JAB) and it'll evoke a "fight or flight" response where either Wlad will have to use some defense, break a clinch, or start to stalk down the pride wounded soon to be FORMER title holder.

I am anxious to see how the WBA title holder takes the right cross.....I'm guessing not well.