Joe Calzaghe Heaps Praise on David Haye

by Scott Christ on Jun 23, 2011 2:30 PM EDT in Boxing News Analysis

David Haye reportedly looks great in training, but will it translate to his fight with Wladimir Klitschko? (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

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)

by BrianBrock on Jun 23, 2011 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

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.

by Sammlung on Jun 23, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

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

by lcollins1 on Jun 23, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

You mean we’re fucked.

"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali

by pakinpower on Jun 24, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

exactly lol

"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Jun 24, 2011 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep, he can’t let Wlad get comfortable early. He has to set the tone early, and hope he gets Wlad out of his comfort zone…………..if not……..as you say, “he’s fucked”.

by DPlainview on Jun 23, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions