*** David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko - The OFFICIAL Thread ***

[Frutos]

So, we're just over 24 hours away from the big fight for the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Championships of the World, taking place in Hamburg, Germany.

The two fighters weighed in this afternoon, with Haye tipping the scales at 15 stone 3 lbs and Wladimir coming in at 17 stone 5 lbs, and it has to be said that both looked in absolutely tip-top physical condition.

Obviously there has been a lot of hype and a lot of talk about this fight, but how do NSCs boxing fans think it will go as we approach the night itself?

 

[Mr Smggles]

I'm predicting a KO by Haye by the 7th

 

[Frutos]

There was a noisy contingent of Haye fans at the weigh in, greeting Klitschko with chants of "You're just a shit Ivan Drago" and "You're supposed to be at home", and it did look like Klitschko was getting a bit wound up by it all.

 

[Napper]

I'm predicting 2 outcomes

Haye to K.O VK within 4

if this doesn't happen then VK win on points , possibly in dubious fashion after Haye dances about for 12 rounds Valuev fashion

 

[Mr Smggles]

I'm predicting 2 outcomes

Haye to K.O VK within 4

if this doesn't happen then VK win on points , possibly in dubious fashion after Haye dances about for 12 rounds Valuev fashion

This

 

[Frutos]

I'm predicting a KO by Haye by the 7th

I'm going with this as well (as are Boxing News, for what that's worth). I think Haye will be too quick and too concussive a puncher for Klitschko, but he needs to ensure that he starts fast and asserts his authority quickly. If Klitschko manages to claim the centre of the ring and establish his jab in the early rounds, then Haye is in trouble.

 

[Sloe Joe]

They deserve each other - dull

 

[garethjamesuk]

I am well looking forward to this fight as the next couple of years of Heavyweight boxing depends on it, if Haye loses the heavyweight scene is dead and will be dominated by the brothers, i have put a bet on Haye to win and i really believe he has all the skills to win this fight.
But it will be very tough as Wladmir is no push over, you dont often get fights like this that occur in boxing, that the two best fighters in division square off, i just hope after this one we have the fight that everyone wants to see Mayweather vs Pacquaiao, which i believe would maybe be the best matchcup EVER.

 

[Triggaaar]

So how can we watch this without paying - is there an NSC get together? Or do we search for a dodgy internet site?

i just hope after this one we have the fight that everyone wants to see Mayweather vs Pacquaiao, which i believe would maybe be the best matchcup EVER.

I don't PPV for boxing, it's a rip-off, but for that I would make an exception. I love Pacquiao.

 

[Ernest]

Klitchko on points or by late stoppage, too big for Haye and if Haye gets too close he will be splattered all over Germany if Dr Steelhammer catches him on his glass chin.

 

[MrShaun15]

Haye v Klitschko ***Official Fight Thread***

big fight tonight! mainly made this to ask if anybody knew if it was being repeated on sky sports? i am at work tonight so cant watch it!

should be a really good fight!

 

[albionite]

As its pay per view, I think they only show a replay later on in the week (unless you have paid). The knock out will be on sky sports news.

 

[Hillian1]

Fixtures

 

[Foolg]

David Haye to win via knockout in round 6 at 18-1, and the same bet with Klitschko at 20-1. Get on large.

 

[Safe.]

Won't get past the 6th round.

 

[MrShaun15]

As its pay per view, I think they only show a replay later on in the week (unless you have paid). The knock out will be on sky sports news.

best chance will be youtube that night before they get flagged i guess =/ ruddy work!...

 

[Foolg]

Won't get past the 6th round.

That's what I feel. Two big hitters, neither of whom will want to go the distance, though the longer it drags on the more likely I think it is that Haye will come good. Those two bets i listed are great value IMO.

 

['sladegull]

Is this more OFFICIAL than the OFFICIAL thread started yesterday ?

can we merge please MODS....

 

[Triggaaar]

Does anyone know what time they are due to get in the ring? I've googled and got several different answers.

 

[Muzzman]

Don't know if I can be bothered to try and watch this on a dodgy stream or not.

£15 is a big fat rip-off, although I've never done a PPV before and I'm tempted.

I miss the times when Boxing on telly was free... and better too.