Wladimir Klitschko V David Haye Fight Set

[Shaggy]

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

Haha what?

Its not a nationalistic thing with Haye at all for me, I just like his winning mentality. I'm really impressed with his coach as well. He genuinely seems to have a massive talent for strategy, the George Groves fight v De Gale I think was a real example of that.

Watch the way he manages his fighters between rounds. Top guy, and a real sporting strategist. Almost the boxing Rafa

Same here. I don't do patriotism. Murray's Scottish FFS - I just like him.

Same with Haye - I just like the guy, love boxing especially heavyweight and don't want it to continue being dominated by two robotic, boring cunts. I find it absolutely staggering that anyone claiming to love boxing wants Wlad to win. ****ing bore off. If Haye wins it'll shake up the division and give it as a massive shot in the arm.

Haye just by being around has made it interesting again - when was the last time anyone gave a flying **** about a heavyweight title bout? This is all Haye's doing, and if he wins the heavyweight division is back and about time too.

[Shaggy]

Watched 'Behind the Ropes' last night and Wlad once again came across like a real top bloke. I actually think they like each other - all this bad mouthing is just to sell the fight and it's almost like they're flirting with each other. They've spent so much time together, sharing private planes, jetting around together. The needle, IMO, is mainly fake. Although you can't question Haye's desire to knock him out.

Funny watching some of Wlad's hammerings though...he always looks terrified when a punch is heading his way, nearly as bad as Audley ....although he's improved he's so beatable. Been flat on his back eleven times

[Alex]

Think there is an element of Patriotism in it all. Not totally, but the fact that it feels like one of us going over there to beat the bloke up.

I never used to like Haye until I watched an interview with him were he was asked why he got into boxing. He said "I love beating people up, but I cant do it legally, so I have to do it like this" Realised then he was just out for a wind up with most people. Your either in on the joke with Haye or you dont get him.

Really excicted for the fight now though. Going over a mates and there is about 8 of us watching. Last time we had this many was for Hatton/Mayweather. Hoping to do a BBQ before hand.

[Shaggy]

I know he's really only a cruiserweight and 15 stone is by no means a big heavyweight, but I love how Haye is always referred to as "a little guy". He's 6'3 - the same height as Andy Carroll! And built like a ****ing king! Amazing.

[Chazza]

Its not a nationalistic thing with Haye at all for me, I just like his winning mentality. I'm really impressed with his coach as well. He genuinely seems to have a massive talent for strategy, the George Groves fight v De Gale I think was a real example of that.

Watch the way he manages his fighters between rounds. Top guy, and a real sporting strategist. Almost the boxing Rafa

Yeah Adam Booth does seem to be a real good trainer, I read an article and they do study all the fighters for ages before hand looking to pinpoint weaknesses.

In the last open workout session they went with Haye boxing Southpaw as Vlad has had some trouble with Lefties in the past.

He also keeps saying that Vlad will not have seen Haye box in the manner that he will tonight, they have been trying to get Vlad angry so he comes out swinging and they can catch him on the counter

[Gibbo]

I have £20 on Klitschko in the 8th. 20-1. Hmm.

I have £20 on Haye in the 8th .

I think Haye will win it within the 12 rounds, stoppage though I can't see Haye knocking Wlad clean out, it will be a barrage that he cant stop. For me it all comes down to something similar to what someone on sky sports said (Lennox Lewis I think) that if Klitschko's jab doesn't work does he have a plan b, because if he doesn't Haye will slowly take him apart IMO

[Fosterbloke]

I'm getting hyped about the result and I don't even watch boxing!

How would you approach the match if you're trying to understand what's going on?

[Shaggy]

This was hilarious

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[Pablo]

To be fair I think old Grenville had a point

This day can't go fast enough, the women's tennis is a snorefest, roll on 10pm

[Shaggy]

I can't ****ing WAIT! Got a load of beer in, jalapeno kettle chips ..and spliffs obviously.

[Gibbo]

I'm really excited for this, going to a pub in town that have it on a projector
I would love it if Haye won, I cant believe he is retiring in October, he brings so much to the world of boxing.

I keep swinging from one to the other with who I think is going to win, neither would surprise me, I can honestly not think of a closer match up on such a big stage since Lewis vs Tyson.

[Pablo]

Absolutely ZERO chance he is retiring in October in my opinion. No chance!

[CJ]

looking forward to this.

now not sure who i want to win

haye is a bit of a cock and klit is dull.

hopefully a good fight as every single one i have done ppv on has been ****.

[Shaggy]

mrdavidhaye david haye
In car, heading to Stadium now. Its PISSING down!!! Hopefully within the next 3 hours its stops!

[Chris]

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
Fight is a go but I'm told powers that be have huddled to discuss possible alternative plans IF (IF!) weather is THAT bad.

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
From Jim Lampley in Germany: Conditions very questionable. Rain is falling, sky is totally grey, stadium is wet but ring is covered and dry.

danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
More from Lampley: Based on ring surface only I would say fight could take place but far from ideal. Air is heavy and damp.