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David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 03:57
by FLINT ISLAND
I decided to make this thread to gauge what kind of confidence there was behind David Haye as a heavyweight.
How would he fare against Big Frank Bruno.
We all know who Frank is - the lovable loser who starred in panto and the HP Sauce adverts.
But Bruno was also a muscle bound big puncher - and while static and a bit chinny - was a massive puncher.
Bruno took Tim Witherspoon to the 12th and final round before getting knocked out.
Bruno rocked Mike Tyson before getting stopped on his feet in round 5 and faring worse in a rematch getting stopped in 3 rounds.
Prime and inspired Bruno also gave Lennox Lewis one of his toughest ever fights - rocking Lewis and making life tough - before being caught with a sweet counter left hook - which Lewis brutally followed up on to stop a brave Bruno on his feet in 7 rounds.
Bruno also achieved his dream and outpointed Oliver McCall over 12 rounds - to be WBC Champion.
Bruno has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is a huge puncher.
Haye has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is also a powerful puncher.
Prime 4 Prime who wins this heavyweight fight ?
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 05:19
by bigjack
FLINT ISLAND wrote:I decided to make this thread to gauge what kind of confidence there was behind David Haye as a heavyweight.
How would he fare against Big Frank Bruno.
We all know who Frank is - the lovable loser who starred in panto and the HP Sauce adverts.
But Bruno was also a muscle bound big puncher - and while static and a bit chinny - was a massive puncher.
Bruno took Tim Witherspoon to the 12th and final round before getting knocked out.
Bruno rocked Mike Tyson before getting stopped on his feet in round 5 and faring worse in a rematch getting stopped in 3 rounds.Bruno was stopped in round 11,and i'm pretty sure it was scheduled for 15 rounds then,maybe wrong anyway bruno never really hurt any top heavyweight,he may have slightly shaken tyson and lewis but hardly wobbly legs was it any quality heavy beat bruno and i think haye would too
Prime and inspired Bruno also gave Lennox Lewis one of his toughest ever fights - rocking Lewis and making life tough - before being caught with a sweet counter left hook - which Lewis brutally followed up on to stop a brave Bruno on his feet in 7 rounds.
Bruno also achieved his dream and outpointed Oliver McCall over 12 rounds - to be WBC Champion.
Bruno has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is a huge puncher.
Haye has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is also a powerful puncher.
Prime 4 Prime who wins this heavyweight fight ?
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 05:23
by bigjack
bigjack wrote:FLINT ISLAND wrote:I decided to make this thread to gauge what kind of confidence there was behind David Haye as a heavyweight.
How would he fare against Big Frank Bruno.
We all know who Frank is - the lovable loser who starred in panto and the HP Sauce adverts.
But Bruno was also a muscle bound big puncher - and while static and a bit chinny - was a massive puncher.
Bruno took Tim Witherspoon to the 12th and final round before getting knocked out.
Bruno rocked Mike Tyson before getting stopped on his feet in round 5 and faring worse in a rematch getting stopped in 3 rounds.Bruno was stopped in round 11,and i'm pretty sure it was scheduled for 15 rounds then,maybe wrong anyway bruno never really hurt any top heavyweight,he may have slightly shaken tyson and lewis but hardly wobbly legs was it any quality heavy beat bruno and i think haye would too
Prime and inspired Bruno also gave Lennox Lewis one of his toughest ever fights - rocking Lewis and making life tough - before being caught with a sweet counter left hook - which Lewis brutally followed up on to stop a brave Bruno on his feet in 7 rounds.
Bruno also achieved his dream and outpointed Oliver McCall over 12 rounds - to be WBC Champion.
Bruno has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is a huge puncher.
Haye has a iffy chin and stamina issues and is also a powerful puncher.
Prime 4 Prime who wins this heavyweight fight ?
Bruno never beat a top fighter and didn't really hurt tyson or lewis,not enough to wobble them badly or knock them down anyway,so for me haye would win,and bruno was stopped in the 11th round against witherspoon,which i'm sure was a 15 round fight,maybe wrong.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 05:53
by HomicideHenry
Frank Bruno's a good man, that much I will say.
He was too muscular, imho, and really only knew him as 'The British Glass Jaw' growing up, for every time he stepped up he would get kayoed. However, he was, outside of Douglas, the best of Tyson's contenders. He was rarely ever in a dull fight.
Haye, for me anyways, is too early to tell how good he really is. Sure he can out run giants, and put up good slugfests with journeymen like Monte Barrett (or gatekeeper, however you like), but he hasnt quite fought the caliber of men, yet imo, that can suggest he is better than Frank.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 06:39
by stevieb_8006
Franks skills are underated. he had a lovely jab. he was giving lennox a boxing lesson until getting caught.
He would easily pick up a strap if he was fighting today. JUST THINK WHAT HE'D DO TO HIS DOMESTIC RIVALS!!!! HE'D LOOK A BEAST!!
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 06:40
by Adamj1987
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNO
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 07:05
by skelp
Bruno's jab would bust Haye up. His right hand, to frightening to contemplate.
Bruno by KO.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 07:08
by Spiker
It would be a case of whoever connected first wouldnt it.
I was a big Bruno fan in the day but Haye i think would probably slip a right in the quickest.
Bruno never went down with one punch though it was always flurries of punches so he would be dangerous until he was stopped on his feet.
Besides Tyson i cant think of anyone as quick as Haye Bruno has fought. Hes faster than lennox was which makes me think haye would have him with a flurry in about 3.
Brunos jab although strong was slow
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 07:12
by pyenest77
Tough one IMO, but think Haye could stay out of the way for a few rounds. Then when Bruno was running out of gas, Haye would catch him with a big shot & Frank would freeze bringing the refs intervention.
Great match up though
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 07:49
by carrotcruncher
Bruno probably still beats him now
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 10:47
by FLINT ISLAND
There seems to be alot of confidence behind Big Frank.
I am guessing alot of the younger generation are going to root for Haye.
While those who saw Bruno fight and followed his career back in the day believe he could boss the fight.
I think Bruno KO is the most likely outcome.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 10:49
by DG.
Spiker wrote:It would be a case of whoever connected first wouldnt it.
I think Haye would.
BUT - Frank could ko him with a jab.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 10:54
by FLINT ISLAND
Lets remeber - I dont think it is a case of who lands first.
If Haye lands one of his big right hands - Frank feels it but shrugs it off.
It took a successive of bombs from both Tyson and Lewis to stop Bruno who still stayed on his feet.
But if Bruno lands one of them monster overhand rights - well Haye will have to show he has a better chin than I give him credit for.
I think this fight will see Haye running all night long like against Valuev.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:05
by Deserter
skelp wrote:Bruno's jab would bust Haye up. His right hand, to frightening to contemplate.
Bruno by KO.
This from the man who said Skelton would beat Bruno if they both met in their primes...
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:13
by danieljenkins
id say haye to out box him for 12 rounds maybe dropping him a few times aswell
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:14
by danieljenkins
FLINT ISLAND wrote:Lets remeber - I dont think it is a case of who lands first.
If Haye lands one of his big right hands - Frank feels it but shrugs it off.
It took a successive of bombs from both Tyson and Lewis to stop Bruno who still stayed on his feet.
But if Bruno lands one of them monster overhand rights - well Haye will have to show he has a better chin than I give him credit for.
I think this fight will see Haye running all night long like against Valuev.
did you really expect him to stand in front of valuev with a broken hand ?
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:15
by Chris W 1982
Haye too quick for the big man.
Haye KO 8
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:23
by el_grande_mauro_mina
FLINT ISLAND wrote:
Bruno took Tim Witherspoon to the 12th and final round before getting knocked out.
Can we not have some quality control before before people can join this place and be allowed to comment?
Kids these days... So much fiction in such a short sentence. Stick to bagging Enzo mate.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:32
by HomicideHenry
Everyone so behind Bruno....how about Herbie Hide versus Haye?
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:34
by Syntax Error
HomicideHenry wrote:Everyone so behind Bruno....how about Herbie Hide versus Haye?
That's one fight I could not pick.
It might just come down to who connects solidly first!!
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:34
by danieljenkins
HomicideHenry wrote:Everyone so behind Bruno....how about Herbie Hide versus Haye?
haye ko 10th against hide ! herbie hide was a cracking fighter but i think david haye would be to much for him. id like to see herbie hide fight thomas admeak at crusier
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:35
by Coco
I think if Haye fought to his natural style he would struggle to get past the jab and get bust up, however he has more than Plan A and would stay out of the way, let Bruno tire out a bit and get to Big Frank late on. It has to be said Bruno is a murderous puncher, certainly with the power to take Haye out and could never be discounted.
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:53
by FLINT ISLAND
Carlos-Wigan wrote:FLINT ISLAND wrote:
Bruno took Tim Witherspoon to the 12th and final round before getting knocked out.
Can we not have some quality control before before people can join this place and be allowed to comment?
Kids these days... So much fiction in such a short sentence. Stick to bagging Enzo mate.
That post is waaaaay too eager to put me down over a honest mistake
Sure sign of what a w#nker you are
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:56
by MrBoxingUK2
as much as i love big frank. haye is way too fast for him haye tko 5
Re: David Haye V Frank Bruno - who do you reckon ?
Posted: 08 Dec 2009, 11:57
by MrBoxingUK2
