Haye Stops Ruiz in 9

[jamiebhoy]

Looks like he might get the fat payday after all folks.

[johnmaff36]

Terrible state that heavyweight division is in. Just terrible. Ruiz offered nothing.

[YIDDLE]

it sounded good all i could do was listen on 5live

[Kel]

it sounded good all i could do was listen on 5live

Check you PM. Sharpish!

[El Kabong]

9 rounds is ok.....I guess.


Bring on the rabid fanbase that thinks this guy will beat Wladimir

[Hornfinger]

9 rounds is ok.....I guess.


Bring on the rabid fanbase that thinks this guy will beat Wladimir

Lyle if this guy was american you'd be hanging off his nuts and so would the rest of the american public and fightwriters alike.

That was one of the best heavyweight fights I have seen in a very long time, and why? Well it wasn't a slow paced hug fest that we've become acustomed to. Not to mention that at least one of the combatents came in to the ring in good shape.

Punches were thrown there were knock downs and plenty of blood and snot. Ruiz didnt offer much.. hmmm not sure i entirely agree... he kept coming forward, threw punches and attacked. Not his fault that his oponant was to slick to get hit.

Off the back of that performance I don't know that haye will beat either klit. But what I would say is he has a better chance and a lot more to offer than any other heavyweight out there.

He at least deserves a shot.

[killersheep]

9 rounds is ok.....I guess.


Bring on the rabid fanbase that thinks this guy will beat Wladimir

Lyle if this guy was american you'd be hanging off his nuts and so would the rest of the american public and fightwriters alike.

That was one of the best heavyweight fights I have seen in a very long time, and why? Well it wasn't a slow paced hug fest that we've become acustomed to. Not to mention that at least one of the combatents came in to the ring in good shape.

Punches were thrown there were knock downs and plenty of blood and snot. Ruiz didnt offer much.. hmmm not sure i entirely agree... he kept coming forward, threw punches and attacked. Not his fault that his oponant was to slick to get hit.

Off the back of that performance I don't know that haye will beat either klit. But what I would say is he has a better chance and a lot more to offer than any other heavyweight out there.

He at least deserves a shot.

What American fighter has American fans (Lyle in particular) hanging on their nuts? What the hell does him not being from America have anything to do with anything? If Haye was American even more people would be saying he's a loud mouth prick, picking on has been heavyweights and circus freaks, and already backed out of fights with the brothers Klit.

It was a good performance, I'm not going to take anything away from it at all. But I'm still not convinced that he's the be all end all, he is stating his case, gotta keep that momentum going now.

[El Kabong]

Lyle if this guy was american you'd be hanging off his nuts and so would the rest of the american public and fightwriters alike.

That was one of the best heavyweight fights I have seen in a very long time, and why? Well it wasn't a slow paced hug fest that we've become acustomed to. Not to mention that at least one of the combatents came in to the ring in good shape.

Punches were thrown there were knock downs and plenty of blood and snot. Ruiz didnt offer much.. hmmm not sure i entirely agree... he kept coming forward, threw punches and attacked. Not his fault that his oponant was to slick to get hit.

Off the back of that performance I don't know that haye will beat either klit. But what I would say is he has a better chance and a lot more to offer than any other heavyweight out there.

He at least deserves a shot.

No sir! I don't pull for chickenshit fighters who talk trash and then run away. Wlad most certainly wants to fight him...the ball has always been in the WBA title holder's court and its up to him to follow through with making the fight happen

[Lance Uppercut]

I am impressed by Haye, but I don't he ever steps in the ring with one of the Ukrainia's.

He'll say he has fight Valuev again b/c of a rematch clause

then he'll fight Hopkins or Adamek

then he will probably have putrid WBA mandatory again.

[xael]

Wow, I had no idea how terrible of a boxer Haye is.
Seriously, he throws punches like a barfighting bum. He tries to keep his hands low and flashy like Ali, but he lacks the speed, accuracy and defense response. Ruiz would land punches on Haye as he tried to showboat, what a joke. I cannot see Haye beating a class fighter like Wlad or his brother. Especially if he fights like he did vs Ruiz.

Beating Ruiz is in no way claiming the right to fight either of the brothers. Beat someone like a fresh Tua then talk.

Also, those knockdowns, at least the 2 I saw were due to hitting in the back of the head, especially the one at the end of 2nd youtube video in the video link in this forum. Haye definitely catches him, maybe stuns him, but the knockdown results from being drilled in the back of the head. Getting hit there can ruin you. I dont care who you are.

Not impressed at all, Haye is definitely a b class fighter.
He might bring people excitement, but it is all hype.

If either Klitch loses to Haye I am going to pissed, there is no reason for it. It would be like Wlad being dumped by Sanders. Pathetic.

[Hornfinger]

Lyle if this guy was american you'd be hanging off his nuts and so would the rest of the american public and fightwriters alike.

That was one of the best heavyweight fights I have seen in a very long time, and why? Well it wasn't a slow paced hug fest that we've become acustomed to. Not to mention that at least one of the combatents came in to the ring in good shape.

Punches were thrown there were knock downs and plenty of blood and snot. Ruiz didnt offer much.. hmmm not sure i entirely agree... he kept coming forward, threw punches and attacked. Not his fault that his oponant was to slick to get hit.

Off the back of that performance I don't know that haye will beat either klit. But what I would say is he has a better chance and a lot more to offer than any other heavyweight out there.

He at least deserves a shot.

No sir! I don't pull for British fighters. Wlad most certainly wants to fight him...the ball has always been in the WBA title holder's court and its up to him to follow through with making the fight happen

Fixed.

Haye would have already fought wlad if he hadn't got injured. Haye has done nothing to show any signs of cowardice. Remember This is boxing. It's a tactical thing. Anyone who doesn't think that last night's performance was a masterclass in how to control a fight off the back foot has never stepped into a ring before.

[ryanman]

I was pretty impressed by Haye last night. My take on it RE the Klitschos is a bit of a contradiction though. In some respects I think I'm sure now that his speed and power could trouble either, but at the same time I am pretty certain now that he will get flattened by either. Basically I think his performance last night improved my opinion of his chances against them, but at the same time I think now I'm even more sure that they will KO him. That makes no sense. I think I'll go back to bed.

[Mar]

Now please oh lord please will john ruiz leave us all alone ?? Congrats to haye. No where near a klitchko but a win is a win i guess.

[mrbig1]

Good win for Haye. Haye needed a win against a named fighter. Now a few more people will know who he is.

[bornlivelife]

Now please oh lord please will john ruiz leave us all alone ?? Congrats to haye. No where near a klitchko but a win is a win i guess.

How do you think both Klitchkos would have done aginst Ruiz tonight then - what would be the prediction?

Id be surprised if they stopped him