Tuesday, April 26, 2011

TIME TO MAKE HAYE



It’s now official that there would a unification bout between David “Hayemaker” Haye (25-1, 23 KO’s) and Wladmiri “Dr.Steel Hammer”Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s) on 2nd July 2011 at the 57,000-capacity Imtech Arena in Hamburg Germany for the WBA, WBO and IBF World Heavyweight Titles. It’s been a long time coming as this fight was originally scheduled to have taken place before now but has been put off on many occasion. Excitement and true opponent is what the boxing community has desired and we hope that this fixture will come to pass.
Immediately the news break that the fight is now official, the stakes favours “Dr.Stell Hammer” who has proven over time that he is not just a disciplined and courageous fighter but a true heavyweight puncher. More so, “British super middleweight and former 2008 Olympic Gold medalist James DeGale (10-8, 8 KO’s) is picking IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s) to knockout WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-1, 23 Ko’s) on July 2nd when they meet at the Imtech stadium in Hamburg, Germany for their mega- fight”. Indeed on paper David Haye does not pose a treat to the IBF and WBO King who is standing at 6'6 ½ inches tall with 81 inches in reach. This erudite fighter is technically gifted, some pundits thinks he plays the game of chess with his opponent which if translated means that he is always three steps ahead of his opponents.
Despite this daunting attribute of Wladimir Klitschko, I strongly think the time for David Haye to make Haye is now. Just like few gave him chance to come out tops in the battle with Nicholay Valuev (who actually is less skillful and slow compared to the younger Klitschko) yet the Briton is all fired up, though he stands at 6'3 inches tall with 78" reach, He is 30 years old, five years younger than the IBF King. I consider this British fighter a little faster and hungrier than the younger Klitschko whom I believe would be fighting to punish David Haye for all the trash talking that he had done against him and his family, He will be fighting to please his elder brother who had allowed the opportunity to fight the Briton first. I think the bitterness in the mind of Wladimir Klitschko would be his greatest undoing. Haye has continued to trash talk as is traditional of great boxers of old, (Haye: Wladimir will panic when he gets hit and attempt to run while Vitali mops up tears in the corner). He believes that Wladimir is just another opponent that he will knock out quickly. According to Haye, “Wladimir will go to pieces mentally when he starts putting the leather on him on July 2nd in their fight at the Imtech stadium in Hamburg, Germany. Haye says this because he noted how Wladimir seemed to fall apart when hit hard in defeats to Corrie Sanders, Lamon Brewster and Ross Puritty in the past. Haye is going to try and make Wladimir relive that past by coming out fast and landing some big shots in close to hurt Wladimir and send him into a panic”. Those fights were big upset losses for Wladimir.
Recall also that Haye never stood toe to toe with Valuev rather he made the giant run round the ring making him loss steam and tire out quickly. The truth is that Haye will come with a game plan that will shock boxing pundits and the betting public.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

SAMUEL PETER NOT SMASHED OFF YET



It’s not news anymore that Nigeria’s Heavyweight Pugilist Samuel “The Nigeria Nightmare” Peter(39:34-5,27KO’s) lost appallingly to up and coming heavyweight prospect Robert Helenius(15:15-0,10KO’s) The question evident in the mind of most Nigerians is why is the Akwa Ibom born pugilist still “wasting his time”? The few people I had opportunity of speaking with, suggested that the Nigerian Nightmare should quit the stage now.

I have a different view from the point where I stand. Samuel Peter should not think of quitting at this point in time, this may sound idealistic but you would agree with me that the most disappointing result he has mass so far, include his loss to “fast” Eddie Chambers and now Robert Helenius. Outside this two, he remains the only boxer in recent times that has agreed and eventually fought the Klitschko brothers and genuinely the second fight with Wlad should not have taken place if those advising him had done their job well. The truth must be told, Samuel Peter is a courageous fighter who does not dodge schedules whether against an up and coming or veterans. Let me, site some example, Alexander Povetkin has been number one contender for “ages” now and has systematically avoided the klitschko brothers, Wladmir to be precise. David ‘The Haye Maker” has talked much about his fighting the klitschko’s but has been postponed on many occasions and even now, we wait to see if the July date will be kept. Highly rated boxer like Chris Arriola, Kevin Johnson Odlanier Solís have all lost to the best in the game.

I strongly think that Samuel Peter has nothing to be ashamed of, he has given his best to every bout he has engaged in and we should never forget how he valiantly over came Jameel “Big Time” McCline. Thereby enlisting him as one of the fewest boxers in history that overcame a knock down.

To this end I strongly think that what the Nigerian Nightmare should is take his time,get into shape before accepting any match. He should get plenty tune up fights and don’t be in a haste to get a title shot. Once he shows up on the radar he will get suitable opponents. I must also commend this great and courageous boxer, for each time he steps out to do battle Nigeria is on the scene and the dead and almost forgotten game of boxing is once again remembered her at home. Thank you Big Sam.