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Haye, third round KO. Just can't see Bellew being able to take those right hands. Hope I'm wrong, nothing would give me greater pleasure than seeing Haye in a spot of bother to bring him crashing back to earth.
Wearing the headphones Bellew looked a bit scared at the weigh in. Haye looked ripped at over a stone heavier than a fatty Bellew. Back when Bellew called Haye out I thought he had a good chance but now I think Haye has an easy night tomorrow. Would like an upset though.
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David Haye does look the part. Can't see Belew and his school rucksack at the weigh ins worrying Haye at all on the night.
Yeah, a stone is a lot to give away. Looks like Haye is going to try and blow Bellew away in a round or two.
16st 9oz, not pounds, so effectively 16st
Really looking forward to this one, not been this excited about a boxing match in a long time.
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Enjoy it while it lasts because it isn't going to the judges that is pretty much guaranteed
Makes sense now. I was tempted the throw a bet on Bellew to win. I think I'll keep that in my pocket now.
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Haye always look in fantastic shape, but he did gas against Carl Thompson as a youngester. Admitedly that was a very long time ago but at 36 and given his inactivity and weight there are certainly questions about Haye's cardio.
Bellew's only real chance is to try to take the fight long and hope Haye gets tired. He will have to use every trick in the book to fight on the inside and tie him up. The trouble is that such an appproach doesn't work very well if you are the smaller man... I also don't think Bellew has the defense or footwork to nulify Haye for long so will get caught and caught hard... Since moving to HW Haye has often found himself the smaller man but Bellew is a genuine cruiser... Struggling to see anything other than a Haye KO but would love to be proven wrong
Bellew's only real chance is to try to take the fight long and hope Haye gets tired. He will have to use every trick in the book to fight on the inside and tie him up. The trouble is that such an appproach doesn't work very well if you are the smaller man... I also don't think Bellew has the defense or footwork to nulify Haye for long so will get caught and caught hard... Since moving to HW Haye has often found himself the smaller man but Bellew is a genuine cruiser... Struggling to see anything other than a Haye KO but would love to be proven wrong
One thing I've learned watching the UFC is that having a good physical appearance doesn't always mean you've got good cardio.
I think it's pretty clear that the only department Bellew might have a possible advantage over Haye is stamina. Bellew has been far more active and has been in some wars, Haye hasn't been a proper fight for years... If Bellew can somehow take this fight into the second half and then put his foot on the gas when he sees Haye gassing out, it will one hell of a feat. I've got a feeling his emotions will just take over and he'll look to stand and trade in which case he will come out the worst of the two..
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Haye - Bellew will most likely be around 10.30 - 11pm. It's going to be a pretty interesting card, some interesting rivalries emerged in the build up.
