Wladimir Klitschko V David Haye Fight Set

[Mike]

David Haye 15st 3lbs for world heavyweight title fight v Wladimir Klitschko, who is 17st 5lbs

[Pablo]

David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko weigh in for heavyweight showdown
• Wladimir Klitschko weighs in at 17st 4lb 9oz in Hamburg
• David Haye two stones lighter at 15st 2lb 12oz



The weigh-in for Saturday night's world heavyweight title fight between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko has taken place in central Hamburg, with the Londoner roared on to the scales by vociferous British support.

Haye, 30, weighed in at 212lb 12oz (15st 2lb 12oz), two pounds more than when he defeated Audley Harrison last time out and lighter than for most of his fights at heavyweight.

Klitschko, as expected, was much heavier at 242lb 8oz (17st 4lb 8oz), nearly five pounds lighter than for his last fight, against Samuel Peter.

Klitschko is the heavy favourite. The consensus is that Haye (who has a record of one defeat from 26 fights, with 23 knockouts) must knock out the 6ft 6in Germany-based Ukrainian to cause an upset.

Haye said: "I'm so proud to be involved in it and to be the guy that knocks the other unconscious is going to be a great feeling, to be the main man, at the pinnacle of the heavyweight division.

"I believe being the unified heavyweight champion is the pinnacle of the sport and I'm looking forward to going in there and claiming my rightly-deserved titles."

Klitschko, who has a record of 55 wins, 49 knockouts and three knockout defeats, is happy to keep on proving the doubters wrong, saying: "I've been called a dead man walking before. But this dead man keeps walking!

"And you know what? It's OK the way Haye talks and represents himself. I'll definitely enjoy the fight. I've been involved in this for the last two years and David Haye has been around, talking a lot, and now it is time for the talking to end."

Klitschko denied he has been wound up by Haye's numerous publicity stunts and regular goading. "I'm just more focused," the Ukrainian said.

(http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...schko-weigh-in)

[Shaggy]

It was a wild atmosphere

[spud_gun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-IezKRfLF8&feature=player_embedded#at=11

[Gaz]

**** it, just ordered this, the last time i watched a build up as good as this was Hatton vs Mayweather, hopefully there'll be a better outcome for the Brit this time

[Pablo]

They're both in fantastic condition. Not an ounce of fat anywhere. Rare for heavyweights that.

Very excited about this. Hope it doesn't let us all down.

[-V-]

24 hours to go, cards on the table time. Whats your predictions?

I'll go with Haye by knockout (just a feeling)

[Shaggy]

Really tough to call, could feasibly go either way (cliché )...Haye can't win on points, he knows it, so I'm going for a Haye TKO in the 10th.

[RichC]

Going for Haye in 6!!!

[Daniel 7]

Klitschko looks motivated in the weigh in - the stare down sent a message! You could see Haye giving the verbals, just ice cold from Wlad...

I can't wait for this! 'Mon Davey Haye!

[Shaggy]

I haven't been this excited about a fight for years, I could only be more excited if Mayweather and Pacquiao got it on.

[Daniel 7]

Its like Creed v Drago!

[Shaggy]

Two preview shows on SS1 from 10pm

[Craig_H]

Is the missus allowing you to order/watch this, Shagger?

BTW, i think it's time for a Duncan Jenkins pre-fight preview, like yo he did for the world cup

[Suarez]

Come on Klitschko!