Any final thoughts on Wlad vs Haye?

[ross]

On Haye:
It's clear now that basing your whole legacy around a 'career defining fight' doesn't always work.
I'm also not sold on the 'He is a Cruiserweight' line. He's somewhere in between.

On Klitschko:
Having so many physical advantages; advantages that factually communicate with more prominence than Haye's mouth ever could, yet choosing to fight so tamely is quite a disappointment.
However given the automaton that he is, I'm sure he won't mind much.

On the fight:
It wasn't so bad. It's juts a matter of interpretation. I wouldn't mind a rematch, I think.

I said before the fight that I thought it was going to be boring with both fighters scared to get hit and just get involved.

Haye was never going to be the man to beat the Klitschkos and from the top ten right now there doesnt look to be anyone else until age slows them down.

Haye gets all this praise for his skills but he really doesnt have any defensive skills. This is why he fights at such a distance and rus sideways. He cant step in range because he doesnt know how to roll, bob or weave or even just cover up.

The next heavyweight that has some confidence in his ability will beat Wladamir but there arent any right now. Its not so much that its a bad era its just that no one person is more skilled than the next, its a pretty much level playing field and the Klitschkos are good but there size is whats helping them. Wladimr will still be pushed back clumsily if someone came forward.

[AdamGB]

I agree an thats why I find the idea of him beating a prime tyson hilarious

[Mark TKO]

Haye couldnt deliver and looked crap. But can anyone now get past that jab ??

Wlad was boring as usual and jabbed his way to victory. He always knew he would win on points if Haye couldnt get past the jab. But he couldnt hurt a much smaller guy.

Wlad is the best of his era but all down to his physical superiorities really. Now he fighst gun shy I honestly believe he is unbeatable as he is prepared to do that for 36 minutes each time he gets in the ring.

Only a guy his size and with decent skills will beat him.

The Klitschkos are everything thats wrong with the dull heavyweight division at moment - but not their fault if you know what I mean. They are massive and good athletes.

All time list ?? No chance

If there's a rematch then Haye just has to be prepared to go for it and ready to take a KO loss by leaving himself open

[Master]

Haye couldnt deliver and looked crap. But can anyone now get past that jab ??

Wlad was boring as usual and jabbed his way to victory. He always knew he would win on points if Haye couldnt get past the jab. But he couldnt hurt a much smaller guy.

Wlad is the best of his era but all down to his physical superiorities really. Now he fighst gun shy I honestly believe he is unbeatable as he is prepared to do that for 36 minutes each time he gets in the ring.

Only a guy his size and with decent skills will beat him.

The Klitschkos are everything thats wrong with the dull heavyweight division at moment - but not their fault if you know what I mean. They are massive and good athletes.

All time list ?? No chance

If there's a rematch then Haye just has to be prepared to go for it and ready to take a KO loss by leaving himself open

Great post Mark TKO that was on the ball and very good. I agree with you 100%.