Haye's next fight should be vs...

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 13 Apr 2005, 04:08

Well, within two or three...Steve Cunningham http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=036642
I can't see why he is so highly rated - #1 by WBC. Can anyone explain. How would Haye fair with him in a fight or two?

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 13 Apr 2005, 05:00

I think Haye should fight Hobson, fight for Hobson 2 belts & if Haye wins Hobson is higher in the WBC rankings, not a bad move me thinks

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 13 Apr 2005, 05:29

........ someone with a heartbeat.

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 13 Apr 2005, 06:54

nickd wrote:........ someone with a heartbeat.

Maybe I've just got my head in the clouds, but I think Haye's doing allright. Questions over his last opponent but he still looked ok on paper. I think Haye has a huge banging potential (that's a technical term) and a lot of talent. Although I'd like to see him go 12 rounds, I think he may as well see how high his talent goes. If he can take out Cunningham, there you go, he's rated top #10 at least by all bodies. If not, then maybe he's not that good.

J · Post by J » 13 Apr 2005, 07:02

i agree jomo, dont think you can slate haye when he was willing to take on Carl in his 10th fight.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 13 Apr 2005, 07:24

He needs to be fighting durable guys, not blown up light heavyweights he is always going to knock out light heavies in a couple of rounds and thats not going to teach him much.

I think beating Cunningham will leave him in limbo as he hasn't really done the rounds yet to be competing at that level once he's there. I think they should put him in with some reasonable heavyweights who cant really bang much. Get him 8-10 rounds on a regular basis.

Kudos to him for taking on Thompson so early, but if he gets in the same situation again how will he know how to pace himself if he keeps blowing away fighters in a couple of rounds.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 13 Apr 2005, 11:15

I think Hobson is the right direction to take, i hope he doesnt go for the WBU belt even though a haye enzo figth is quite appealing

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 13 Apr 2005, 11:22

Haye v Enzo would be a fantastic showdown for the summer. Couldn't think of many domestic match-ups to top it.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 13 Apr 2005, 11:35

As bad as it might sound, I'd like to see Haye do at least six rounds with Paul Bonson or someone as durable. I think Haye is in danger of running before he can walk again.

He certainly should be thinking of British title first. All this bullsh1t about our Cruiserweights not wanting to fight him doesn't wash with me.

He pulled out on Swaby in an eliminator (or so I understand) so taking that course of action may prove problamatic in challenging for the British title, and therefore, seems to have squandered a good opportunity to MAKE boxers face him and also get more valuable experience.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 13 Apr 2005, 12:02

Alright Butch
I can't see what 6 rounds against Paul Bonson is gonna do for Haye, he needs rounds but....Paul Bonson

Haye Vs Hobson should be next

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 13 Apr 2005, 12:03

give mock a rematch.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Apr 2005, 12:04

Some one who can give him rounds and be a sterner test than Bonson.

I would say the winner of Keaton vs Norton.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 13 Apr 2005, 15:51

Anyone who can fight him the distance would do. He needs it badly.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 13 Apr 2005, 16:10

REAL_DEAL wrote:give mock a rematch.

Mock will fight Brewer in supermiddleweight this friday so I doubt he will be back at cruiser.

tea · Post by **tea** » 14 Apr 2005, 11:36

Well guess wat

the BBBoC have mandated Haye as Hobson Mandatory

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 14 Apr 2005, 11:39

I'm not saying Bonson is the best possible opponent, but Haye needs to be taken into the later rounds.

I know Bonson may seem a ridiculous choice, but I think there's every chance he could provide David with a better workout than some of the continental opposition that has been brought over.

Bonson is probably more reliable too (by that I mean he'll turn up on the night).