Joe Calzaghe Heaps Praise on David Haye
Retired Joe Calzaghe recently watched David Haye work out in preparation for his July 2 bout with Wladimir Klitschko, and lavished the heavyweight contender and titlist with praise:
"He's such a dynamic and exciting fighter to watch - quick, sharp and classy. His punch power on the pads is frightening and everything is thrown with speed. He's moving like a middleweight with heavyweight power right now."
Haye (25-1, 23 KO) faces Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO) in Hamburg next Saturday in one of the most highly-anticipated and hyped fights of the year, and the biggest heavyweight clash in years. I don't doubt that Calzaghe's assessment of Haye in the gym is honest -- I'm sure he looks like an unstoppable force without the best heavyweight in the world in front of him pumping that jab of his. But can Haye live up to the talk of excitement and flash? At this point, with all the talk and the retirement promise, he pretty much has to make this an exciting fight or his reputation is going to take a huge hit.
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He's No ordinary Joe :)
I don’t know if I totally agree….but you’re a legend Joe!
I still suspect Haye will be super cautious…we’ll see though
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
I hope I am wrong
but there is a very strong possibility this fight is a snoozer. I’m praying for a war, but also preparing myself for a feign-ting match. I hope Haye realizes he has no chance at winning this fight being overly cautious and timid. He needs to exploit his advantages: speed and power.
I agree
The only way Haye wins if he comes out smoking hot. If he tries a couple of feeling out rounds, he’s fucked.
"You can't search me without probable cause Or that proper ammunition they call reasonable suspicion Listen while I bring friction to your whole jurisdiction" - Fugees
I think Wlad will force Haye into survivial mode...
but not the kind we usually see.
Haye knows he can’t take a big punch from this guy on the chin, so I expect him to be dialled in on Wlad’s chin.
He’ll be swinging for the fences, and once he hurts Wlad, it’s over.
Haye TKO3
no sitting on the fence there
I would love to see him have a real go, anyway.
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

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