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Vitali has Power. Brute Strength. Height. Size. And an edge in Experience.

But Haye has Power. Exsplosive Energy. Agility. Tenacity. Speed. And most of all, YOUTH!

A true tale of David V GOLIATH due to sheer Size, Strength and Power of an individual. Though for me its not that clear cut.

I see David being smart an not standing in front of GOLIATH. I see him doing a reverse psychology job ala barrera v hamed. Not dancing around, but more sitting on his chest in order to not be at the end of GOLIATH'S punches. As we all know DAVID is a Great gunslinger. But it makes no sense to do so when he has the agility to out manouveur the collosal figure.

I see an inforced stoppage of Vitali in 9-10 rounds for DAVID

Mark my words, Haye KO in four.

Dioufy wrote:Mark my words, Haye KO in four.

Is that the same as - mark my words, Jantuah is coming?

I suggest you get a life. I was wrong about that, and I apologised for it accordingly. I got it wrong, but am I too ignorant to think that everyone gets something wrong every now and again, especially in the crazy world of boxing?

I honestly think that the fight may not happen.
David Haye'll train like a demon and one week before the fight Klitchsko will pull out with an injury as usual

Criticise me if you wish but previous facts speak for themselves!

Does Haye get s slingshot?

Nah, it will be more like

The Revenge Of Goliath.

David will dance a little eating a steady diet of jabs and right hooks until he gets tired and gets caught with a booming right cross that puts him under. Somewhere between rounds 7-9.

The reason we talk so much about the myth of David defeating Goliath is because in real life this happens so very rarely.

What was Claude Abrams writing about in BN this week, something regarding a scuffle in a cafe between Haye and Klitschko?? I must have missed that one.

I heard that Haye was apparently doing a men's health photo-shoot, and for a bit of fun, the make-up team made up a cadaver of Klitschko's head as if it had been severed - then David had photo's took of him holding the head, but Vitali took serious offence when David sent them to him by mail, and he confronted Haye about it. I've heard from David on the BBC video archive thing that no punches were thrown, but Vitali was keen to showcase his power over Haye, although apparently, David's grappling skills were better.

overhand wrote:Nah, it will be more like

The Revenge Of Goliath.

David will dance a little eating a steady diet of jabs and right hooks until he gets tired and gets caught with a booming right cross that puts him under. Somewhere between rounds 7-9.

The reason we talk so much about the myth of David defeating Goliath is because in real life this happens so very rarely.

I agree with your prediction the most, though hopefully Haye won't be on the receiving end of too many jabs and hooks. I do think Vitali will eventually get to him, after David fails to dent his chin (due to not landing flush).

But I do think Haye has a chance. He is intelligent and skilful. If he manages to land well he will concern Vitali, but he must land many times. I think the fight will last until past the half way point, so stamina will be important for both.

I refuse to get hyped about this fight until I hear the ring announcer saying 'In the blue corner....

That being said, if it comes about, I see this as an embarassing early loss for Haye, not quite Khan-eque but pretty close

People talk of his speed but its not like he is the 2nd coming of Pernell Whittaker. He will get caught and lthough Klitschko isnt quite the murderous puncher his record may sugsest( in a one punch sense) he still hits hard and often enough to get Haye out of there

I think Haye is going to be out of his depth and will get frustrated when he fails to get the better of Klitscho. Haye will be stopped in 7-8.

Haye is 6'3 as opposed to 6'7. 225lb to 250lb.

It's not that much of a difference really, especially when the likes of Byrd etc fought at 205 - 210lb.

Sam Peter was about 20+ lb heavier than Vitali, but he was only 6'0 tall.

I think it will come down to speed and head movement from Haye, versus that long thudding reach of Vitali.

Being shorter may actually benefit Haye style wise in this fight.

Asterix wrote:David will dance a little eating a steady diet of jabs and right hooks until he gets tired and gets caught with a booming right cross that puts him under.

David's a very intelligent fighter, with a massive heart. I can't see for one minute Haye standing in front of Vitali and eating jabs. I feel Haye's going to jump on Vitali when he's moving backwards, and when he's not doing anything, thus catching him with crisp, flush shots. The only real question is that can David avoid being hit with that right when he's throwing his own punches? If he does get caught, then it's sadly goodnight, but with his speed, I really wouldn't be surprised to see Haye's speed hurt Vitali, more than Haye's actual punching power. Like I have said before, I see Haye stopping Vitali on his feet after four rounds. Call me mad, but Peter was no test at all for Klitschko, whereas Haye will be. Remember, Vitali's a old man with injury problems - he has no speed and his defence will get breached by David's shots. I just hope Haye doesn't get caught with a big shot, or get involved with Vitali at any stage of their fight.

Dioufy wrote:

overhand wrote:David will dance a little eating a steady diet of jabs and right hooks until he gets tired and gets caught with a booming right cross that puts him under.

David's a very intelligent fighter, with a massive heart. I can't see for one minute Haye standing in front of Vitali and eating jabs. I feel Haye's going to jump on Vitali when he's moving backwards, and when he's not doing anything, thus catching him with crisp, flush shots. The only real question is that can David avoid being hit with that right when he's throwing his own punches? If he does get caught, then it's sadly goodnight, but with his speed, I really wouldn't be surprised to see Haye's speed hurt Vitali, more than Haye's actual punching power. Like I have said before, I see Haye stopping Vitali on his feet after four rounds. Call me mad, but Peter was no test at all for Klitschko, whereas Haye will be. Remember, Vitali's a old man with injury problems - he has no speed and his defence will get breached by David's shots. I just hope Haye doesn't get caught with a big shot, or get involved with Vitali at any stage of their fight.

I didn't make that post, so I've amended the quote. :)

I don't know why it can over as you? I am shit at all this chop and deleting stuff.