The Official Wlad/Haye Promotion Thread (videos, interviews etc)

[El Kabong]

You guys falsely assume that vacating the titles all at once means that the sanctioning bodies will allow for 1 fight to decide who gets the all the belts which I HIGHLY doubt happens.

If this was to happen it would be best for boxing in general to have a tournament to crown the true champ. 1 fight for the WBA (Povetkin-Chagaev as planned), 1 for the IBF, 1 for the WBO, Vitali defends the WBC vs Adamek.

....But since Wlad's going to win we won't have to worry about that

[superheavyrhun]

You guys falsely assume that vacating the titles all at once means that the sanctioning bodies will allow for 1 fight to decide who gets the all the belts which I HIGHLY doubt happens.

If this was to happen it would be best for boxing in general to have a tournament to crown the true champ. 1 fight for the WBA (Povetkin-Chagaev as planned), 1 for the IBF, 1 for the WBO, Vitali defends the WBC vs Adamek.

....But since Wlad's going to win we won't have to worry about that

I don't always find myself agreeing with you Lyle, but on the first part of your point I definitely do. There's no way that vacating all the belts will lead to one fight for ownership of all four straps, they'd all have their own little fiefdoms with their own 1/4 champion.

As for Wlad winning...we'll see.

[El Kabong]

I'm sorry but this must have been the way Calzaghe fans felt about Jeff Lacy. You look at the level of competition, time in the division, skill set, and quality of opponents and its plain as day.

Sure they actually have to fight, but I fail to see 1 area where Wlad is at a disadvantage...MAYBE hand speed, but its not like Wlad is slow (which is what people falsely assume)....he's methodical in picking his punches, but he's got quick hands.

[AdamGB]

Just watched Wlad fight Byrd and whilst I was (as usual) disappointed with how cautious he was against a smaller none puncher, I was actually quite impressed with the speed that he was able to shoot his one two down the pipe. He is slower than Haye but he is not slow for a big guy by any means. Pretty damn accurate too... just fairly limited with his angles.

I think Haye can pull off the upset... but it will be just that - an upset because as boring as Wlad is this is still a monumental task for Haye.

You'd expect that Wlad would beat a smaller, less experienced fighter very quickly, but we know this isn't always the case.

[Hornfinger]

Just watched Wlad fight Byrd and whilst I was (as usual) disappointed with how cautious he was against a smaller none puncher, I was actually quite impressed with the speed that he was able to shoot his one two down the pipe. He is slower than Haye but he is not slow for a big guy by any means. Pretty damn accurate too... just fairly limited with his angles.

I think Haye can pull off the upset... but it will be just that - an upset because as boring as Wlad is this is still a monumental task for Haye.

You'd expect that Wlad would beat a smaller, less experienced fighter very quickly, but we know this isn't always the case.

Sensible post that.

[rjj tszyu]

I'm sorry but this must have been the way Calzaghe fans felt about Jeff Lacy. You look at the level of competition, time in the division, skill set, and quality of opponents and its plain as day.

Sure they actually have to fight, but I fail to see 1 area where Wlad is at a disadvantage...MAYBE hand speed, but its not like Wlad is slow (which is what people falsely assume)....he's methodical in picking his punches, but he's got quick hands.

Maybe Handspeed?? Definitely!

Foot work too, Haye is far more mobile and has much more athleticism. Yes Wlad is athletic for a big guy but nowhere near as athletic as Haye. I personally think Punch power is very close and both mens chins are weak so I don't give either an advantage in either of those categories.

Wlad has the advantage in height, reach and experience!

[El Kabong]

Did you watch the first match or the rematch?

I thought Wlad was very good in the rematch....that first right cross straightened Byrd's dreads

[smashup]

Haye needs to put it on him as early as possible ... land some huge shots and back him up!

If he does he'll stop him in 4/5.

If not Wlad will grind out a late stoppage.

Do Not see this going to the cards

[AdamGB]

Did you watch the first match or the rematch?

I thought Wlad was very good in the rematch....that first right cross straightened Byrd's dreads

The rematch.

Yeah, he his Byrd so hard it knocked his corn rows out! Maybe Haye should go back to having a 'fro!

[shamma]

The final press conference before the fight..
Wlad: I'll teach you a lesson | Sky Sports | Boxing | News
You cant help but like wlad..haye has definatley got to him,wether that proves to be a good thing or not we shall see..
http://www.skysports.com/video/inlin...,13273,00.html
Heres a video of wlad talking shite..he loves the fact hes the good guy and plays "mr perfect"..all this he was embarrassed to sit next to haye,get a grip!its boxing...still like wlad tho just "everyone should want me to win cause haye is a disgrace"isnt going to stop him from getting knocked out!

[rjj tszyu]

Interesting thing here. Haye "claims" Wlad was having his hands wrapped illegally before the first Brewster fight and was made have his wraps changed. Around 6:45

[armin]

Interesting thing here. Haye "claims" Wlad was having his hands wrapped illegally before the first Brewster fight and was made have his wraps changed. Around 6:45

Umm how would he know that Also don't ya think we woulda heard about that then and not from haye five years later who was in no way or shape involved in that fight. On a funny note stewart offered to go fight the dude from hayes camp who first made the accusation, I say put it on the undercard cause from what I gather it would be an improvement to the current one.