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Was to beat Wlad by KO this Saturday, which I think is quite possible, but then went on to, not only beat, but KO Vitali too?

I know this is a very big 'if', but where would it leave him? Future Career wise and Legacy wise?

Surely with the stardom he would get he would re-consider his retirement and earn some more big bucks, against very winnable opponents. Or re-match Klitchsko's with huge money at stake?

Unlike many I actually think Wlad and Vitali are top fighters.

My feeling is that Wlad and Haye are not that far apart. BUT because both have durability issues the ending will appear conclusive. I think either man could KO the other.

Vitali isn’t as skilled but he is a very durable man with a good punch output. I do believe though that he is a little past his best now. At his best I think he’d beat Haye but I’m not so sure now.

Even so… If Haye beats both men it will be a very good showing. Of course many will say they were never any good and I remember the good old days when Tony Tubbs fought Greg Page in a 15 round thriller…

Ezzard wrote:Unlike many I actually think Wlad and Vitali are top fighters.

My feeling is that Wlad and Haye are not that far apart. BUT because both have durability issues the ending will appear conclusive. I think either man could KO the other.

Vitali isn’t as skilled but he is a very durable man with a good punch output. I do believe though that he is a little past his best now. At his best I think he’d beat Haye but I’m not so sure now.

Even so… If Haye beats both men it will be a very good showing. Of course many will say they were never any good and I remember the good old days when Tony Tubbs fought Greg Page in a 15 round thriller…

Really good post.

True, true! I remember watching Witherspoon/Page and thinking that it was the most boring spectacle passed as sport that I'd ever seen, fast forward 25 years and I've seen it discussed here as a forgotten classic!

To KO Vitali would be a huge statement given that he's never been floored or stopped (other than via injury) in his career. He quite possibly has one of the best chins in the history of boxing.

I'm hoping Haye really puts it on Wlad because I genuinely think he could stop Wlad and this is by far his best chance to win. However, I certainly wouldn't recommend such bold tactics against Vitali.

Sanders had a good go with both K brothers.

Even Vitali was wobbled and very cautious of his left.

That was a long time ago now with both brothers improving and taking on all comers in HW division.

If Haye was to do it, then retire. Ian sure it wouldn't be long before they got the belts back again.