Haye to make first title defence

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 02 Feb 2006, 07:35

Haye to make first title defence

Haye claimed the European cruiserweight title in December
European cruiserweight champion David Haye will make the first defence of his title against Danish challenger Lasse Johansen in London on 24 March.
The 25-year-old Briton, who is based in Orpington, will face Johansen at the York Hall in Bethnal Green.

Johansen, 30, has won all of his 14 fights, with 10 of his victories coming inside the distance.

Former amateur star Haye won the title when he knocked out world-ranked Alexander Gurov in December.

BBC sport

Don't know much about the fighter just looking at his record fought a lot of novices but it is good to see haye back in the ring this soon (march 24th)

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 02 Feb 2006, 07:45

This soon? That will be 3 months since a 20 second blowout! He should look to fight at the very least least every couple of months. What he needs above all else is experience. He has the tools and power does he have the experience and stamina? Staying busy and fighting every 1-2 months will help.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 02 Feb 2006, 07:47

He will be out again in May maybe with the mandatory challenger Cantatore

Kev

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 02 Feb 2006, 07:56

Kevin wrote:He will be out again in May maybe with the mandatory challenger Cantatore

Kev

is that from a good source would be good if he did cos that guy hasn't been KOed for 8 years so Haye will not be able to rely on power allone (we hope).

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 02 Feb 2006, 07:57

Tell a lie he was KOed by brathwate I take it all back but at least he is well expereanced

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 02 Feb 2006, 08:03

Fair enough. Cantatore should be able to give him the rounds he desperately needs, you'd hope so anyway!