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Haye v Klitschko back on ?

Tuesday, March 01, 2024

David Haye has dropped the biggest hint yet that his multi million world title showdown with Wladimir Klitschko is ON for July 2. The WBA champion and his manager Adam Booth are understood to have reopened tentative negotiations with IBF and WBO title holder Klitschko.
Londoner Haye was due to defend his crown against mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev on May 21, but rows over Chagaev’s fitness have derailed those plans. Klitschko also has his rescheduled defence against London-based Dereck Chisora in Germany on April 30.

Haye hoped to face Klitschko at Wembley, but the stadium has been booked for July 2 for a Take That concert.
Negotiations between the Klitschko and Haye camps are likely to be wrapped up quickly - most vital points were all but agreed in January, only for Wlad to insist he faced Chisora first.

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According to - ‘Andrew Millwall’s - Worldwide Weekly Boxing Predictions League’ - Have just announced the news on their Facebook page that - David Haye & Wladimir Klitschko have finally AGREED - Negotiations went well and formal announcement of their fight should be made tomorrow !!!!!!!!

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By Daniel Ciminera

22 February

David Haye is helping murder the sport of boxing. After spending so long doubting him, I had come around to his fighting style and become something of a fan. In spite of the loud mouth, I thought he was exactly what the heavyweight division needed. An athletic chap, obviously putting the gym hours in. He’s dealt with everything that has been throw at him as a heavyweight with little trouble, and fought tactically superbly.

What is annoying me now is that he’s spent the past 3 years telling us how he is moving up to heavyweight, and needs a couple of tune-up fights so he can get ready to fight the Klitschkos. Well David, we are still waiting for you to fight one of them, let alone both! All this back and forth, dragging out the months until you can retire is not washing with anyone. Least of all, the British fans. It is no wonder that boxing fans are defecting to MMA!

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read again that David Haye’s manager, Adam Booth, has yet again denied that Haye has been offered a fight/date to dance with Wladimir! OK, they may not have heard directly, but Wladimir has released several public statements addressed to David Haye offering him dates, so how can Haye deny that? We all know you’re lying now David, so if you won’t get in the ring in June and prove your worth, do yourself and boxing fans a massive favour and don’t bother waiting til you’re 31, just go now. If your legacy means as much to you as you say, you’d be bending over backwards to make the fight happen.

I think Haye can beat both Klitschko brothers and in some decent style, as do a lot of people. This is why the fights have to happen! They all talk about their love for the sport and what not, but all any of these guys Haye, Mayweather etc are doing, is making a mockery of boxing by not fighting their publically recognised challengers. The Klitschos are no strangers to this, neither of them has fought anyone decent in years. They hold all the titles bar one and will only fight short, overweight nobodies who do not even have a punchers chance. I understand that they are highly thought of in their native Ukraine and surrounding areas. Maybe they have effectively duped their obviously less savvy boxing public into believeing that these Americans are the best the world has to offer. I digress.

Boxers, and fans alike, complain that MMA is inferior and has no right taking ratings and fans away from boxing, but really, when none of the top guys are willing to take a fight where they have a chance of losing, and unless there is a gazzillion dollars in TV money, boxers have nobody to blame but their own washed up champions, and PPV whores. Bring boxing back to domestic television and lets help bring the next generation through in a less greedy atmosphere, free from the “unbeaten-or-nothing” attitude of today. Then we may have more people watching regularly, and who are more willing to pay for the occasional PPV fight as long as the quality of the fight matches up to the hype, like they used to! Plus the more people watching, the more people there are, especially young kids who have been brainwashed into thinking boxing is “2 guys hugging each other”, who may be inspired to lace up a set of gloves and provide a future for the sport we love.

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Wladimir Klitschko: “My brother and I do not think about retirement”

World heavyweight champions: The Klitschko Brothers continue to dream of conquering all the major championship belts.

Wladimir Klitschko has promised that he will not surrender and will continue to negotiate with David Hay.

The Klitschko’s have made it clear that they will not retire as long as Haye holds the belt.

“My brother and I have always said that our goal is to win the four most prestigious belts in the heavyweight division and we will not deviate from these plans”.

“We will not think about leaving boxing as long as Hay has the champion’s belt, which we lack.

Yes, this year’s meeting seems unlikely, but I keep hoping that he would not retire”.

“What I have to say is, well David can not brag about all his life of “a great fight with Harrison” Such an early retirement from boxing will be a betrayal to all his fans “- said Wladimir Klitschko

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WLADIMIR Klitschko has told David Haye he is ready to fight on July 2.

But the South London Press understands the Hayemaker is set to turn to Ruslan Chagaev, Alexander Povetkin or Dennis Boytsov for a May defence of his WBA heavyweight title in London.

A source close to the South Londoner said he is likely to press ahead with putting his belt on the line against one of the trio above before looking for a unification fight with Klitschko’s older brother Vitali, who holds the WBC title, in September.

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Latest Boxing News – Tuesday 8^th February, for: Simon vs Soliman, Amir “King” Khan, Algeri vs Tucker, Ramos vs Valdez, Emily Klinefelter, David Rodriguez, Frankie Gavin, Chris John vs. Daud Cino Yordan, David Haye, Team Khan sacks Alex Ariza

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• Simon vs Soliman - IBF #9 Benjamin “Iron Ben” Simon (20-1, 19 KOs) will clash with former world WBA super middleweight challenger Sam “King” Soliman (39-11, 17 KOs) over twelve rounds in an IBF elimination bouton April 1 at the Trabrennbahn Karlshorst in Berlin, Germany. The hard punching German impressed boxing fans during 2010 with four dominant wins. He outscored Rashid “Snake Boy” Matumla (41-12-2) of Tanzania over twelve shutout rounds, stopped Italy’s Fabio Liggieri (12-6-4) in six rounds, stopped Russian Magomed Abdurakhmanov (15-4) in five rounds, and finished former world title challenger Zoltan Kalocsai (42-11) in six rounds. Simon was promoted by Eva Rolle in several of his bouts and is expertly managed by Robert Rolle.

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• Amir “King” Khan returns home. On Saturday, April 16, at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir “King” Khan will defends his title in England for the first time since December of 2009 when he faces unbeaten EBU champion Paul “Dudey” McCloskey of Northern Ireland. “I’m thrilled to be coming home to England to defend my title on April 16 and I promise my fans that I will give them a performance they won’t forget,” said Khan. “McCloskey is a tough contender, so I expect him to be in his best form. I’m in my prime now and I want to make a statement in this fight and show that I am the best super lightweight in the world.

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• Algeri vs Tucker on March 17^th — On Thursday, March 17th, St Paddy’s Day, Star Boxing brings an exciting card to the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Long Island. Headlining the “March Mayhem” card is Star Boxing’s popular jr. welterweight prospect, Huntington’s undefeated, Chris Algieri (10-0, 5KO’s), as he takes on upset-minded Martin Tucker (7-7, 3KO’s) in an eight round jr. welterweight contest.

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• Ramos vs Valdez undercard — Exciting junior featherweight boxing sensation Rico “Suavecito” Ramos (18-0, 10 KOs) will risk his #1 world ranking when he takes on former world title challenger Alejandro Valdez (23-4-3, 17 KOs), of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico in a scheduled 10-round bout this Friday, February 11 at Bally’s in Atlantic City. The opening televised 8-round bout showcases undefeated super middleweight Cornelius “Da Beast” White (16-0, 15 KOs), of Houston, TX against another knockout artist Don “Da Bomb” George (20-1-1, 17KOs) who hails from Chicago, IL. Both bouts can be seen on SHOWTIME at 11PM ET/PT. - Just added to the event, in an off-TV twelve-round rematch is an IBF heavyweight title elimination bout between the IBF’s #2 top rated contender Eddie Chambers (35-2, 18 KOs) and IBF #9 Derric Rossy (25-2, 14 KOs). Also, former 2000 US Olympic Silver Medalist, Ricardo Williams (16-2, 9 KOs) returns against former world champion John Brown (24-18-2, 11 KOs) in a six-rounder. Promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, tickets priced at $75 and $50 call 800-745-3000.

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• Klinefelter hospitalized after KO — Female super bantamweight Christina Ruiz (6-3-1, 4 KOs) scored a brutal third round knockout over previously unbeaten Emily Klinefelter (9-1, 3 KOs) on Saturday night at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa. After being counted out, Klinefelter was unresponsive, remaining flat on her back. Paramedics rushed her by stretcher to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. “Emily is at the hospital and is doing well,” said promoter Adam Pollack in a statement released the day after the fight. “The doctors feel that there is a high probability of a strong recovery. She is speaking and is cogent and responsive, though in and out of sleep as they monitor her.

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• New opponent for Rodriguez — At the last minute, Ty Cobb (12-2, 8 KOs) has pulled out of Friday’s fight in El Paso, Texas, against David Rodriguez, claiming a shoulder injury. According to promoter Zeferino Ramirez “I believe that as the fight approached, Cobb was feeling the heat, and not wanting to have another loss on his record, he pulled out. I cannot express my frustration and disappointment by him doing this, with only one week before fight night.” - Instead of Cobb, Rodriguez (33-0, 31 KOs) will now be facing Las Vegas’ Matt Hicks (13-5, 12 KOs). Promoter Ramirez says “I feel that Hicks will be a good match against David. Hicks have notable fights against the likes of Lou Savarese and BJ Flores. Hicks comes with all he has and leaves it all in the ring. Hick’s will be ready, but so will David.”

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• Unbeaten jr welterweight Frankie Gavin (8-0, 7 KOs) has vowed to become the first boxer to halt French journeyman Mounir Guebbas (12-17-2, 8 KOs). Gavin will meet him in an eight-rounder at London’s York Hall on February 19 and he’s after a commanding performance to secure a British title shot later this year. Britain’s only-ever amateur world champion says he expects Guebbas to be a “tough opponent” despite managing just four wins in his last 20 fights. “He’s fought more than 30 times and he has never been stopped,” stated Gavin. “But I’m going to be the one to change all that. I’ve only been taken the distance once in my career, and I regard that as a blemish on my record. By the way I’m punching, Guebbas is going to get taken out in a couple of rounds.”

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• Team Khan sacks Alex Ariza - It has emerged that the man that is responsible for taking pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao from an average sized lightweight to a light-middleweight, will no longer be working with Amir Khan. - It is believed that the WBA light-welterweight champions father, Shah, was the man who decided that Ariza was no longer needed as part of team Khan.

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• Haye says; Wladimir has proven that he doesn’t want to fight — WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-1, 23 KO’s) believes that IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s) is stalling doesn’t truly want to fight him in the future. Haye is heated about Wladimir’s recent comments to the BBC, saying that Haye can still fight him on July 2nd. Haye has to defend his World Boxing Association title soon, possibly in May against number #1 challenger Ruslan Chagaev. Haye doesn’t believe this gives him enough time to get ready for a fight against Klitschko so soon after. Click here for Klitschko BBC interview.

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• Chris John vs. Daud Cino Yordan — WBA Super World featherweight champion Chris John (44-0-2, 22 KO’s) will be putting his unbeaten record and World Boxing Association title on the line against Daud Cino Yordan (27-1, 21 KO’s) on April 17th at the Jakarta Trade Expo, in Jakarta, Indonesia. This figures to be a very tough fight for the 31-year-old John, as Yordan, ranked #6 WBA and #8 WBO, brings a lot of the same things that Rocky Juarez brought to the table in his tough fights with John.

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Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev may return to the ring in June of this year, according to RIA Novosti. This was stated by the coach of the Russian boxer Alexander Zimin. Valuev has not been in the ring since November 2009, when he lost his WBA heavyweight title to Briton David Haye. Since then Valuev has had two operations - on his shoulder and arm.

“Valuev’s scheduled return depends on the rehabilitation process” said Zimin.

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Klitschko ready for July date with Haye

IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, Ukrainian, Wladimir Klitschko told the BBC that his bout with WBA champion David Haye will take place on the 2^nd of July this year, or will never happen. “I know that the British fans are expecting this fight, and would be happy to meet with Haye, – Either he accepts the offer, or leaves it. ” - said Vladimir

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By Frank Warren

Wladimir Klitschko’s trainer Manny Steward says Dereck Chisora poses a big risk to the IBF/WBO world champion.

The Londoner takes on Klitschko in Germany on April 30.

And veteran trainer Steward says he would have preferred it had Klitschko not faced him.

“Chisora is the most dangerous opponent Wladimir will have fought in many years, because Dereck brings energy and confidence and youthfulness that’s different from what we’ve been fighting in recent fights,” he told Sky Sports Ringside.

“I think Dereck Chisora is a very tough fight. If it was up to me, I would not fight Dereck. I would prefer to fight with David Haye.

“But Wladimir has to make the decision.

“And Wladimir is an honorable man, and he felt that he should fight Dereck, because the way the fight was canceled because of his injury.

“It’s not Dereck’s fault, so he felt that he had the obligation to fight Dereck because it’s going to be a long time between he and David Haye.”

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Latest Boxing News in Brief – Monday 31^st January For: Adamek vs. McBride, Amir Khan, Carl Froch, Carl Froch, David Haye, Giovanni Segura, ‘I`ll Go to War with Andy Lee!’, Ivan Calderon, Jamie “Mr Business”, Pittman, Liebling Award, Odlanier Solis, Paul McCloskey, Pete Hamill, Vitali Klitschko

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• Calderón-Segura II on April 2 - Former WBO 108lb champion Ivan Calderon will allegedly have a rematch with reigning WBO/WBA champion Giovanni Segura on April 2 in Mexico according to credible sources. The television money weighed in this decision, which should be announced in the coming days.

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• Hamill wins Liebling Award — Veteran New York journalist and author Pete Hamill has been selected by the Boxing Writers Association of America as the winner of this year’s A.J. Liebling Award. Bestowed since 1995 by the BWAA, the award honors the elegant New Yorker stylist, who chronicled the sport for decades and whose work was subsequently collected in the timeless boxing books The Sweet Science and A Neutral Corner. The Liebling Award will be presented at the BWAA’s annual dinner in Las Vegas on May 6th.

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• ‘I`ll Go to War with Andy Lee!’ - Scottish and Irish boxing fans on the East Coast of America are gearing up for their Fight of the Year as Holywood-based, Edinburgh middleweight Craig McEwan takes on Limerick’s Andy Lee at the Foxwoods Caino, Connecticut on 12th March. The fight ,which is being billed by top promoter Lou Di Bello as the ‘Celtic War’, is effectively a world title eliminator. Connecticut is deep in the heart of Irish America and it is likely that Lee’s countrymen will greatly outnumber Scottish fans on the night. However McEwan, who likes to fight as the underdog, will not be fazed by this.

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• WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (27-1, 20 KO’s) has decided to start his training camp this week for his May 21st bout against 42-year-old Glen Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KO’s) for their semifinals Super Six tournament bout. As of now, there isn’t a designated venue, but Froch is holding out hope that the fight will take place in the UK. It’s going to be up to Showtime whether they’ll agree to that.

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• Khan reaches out to Katsidis — With negotiation attempts with EBU light welterweight champion Paul McCloskey and Lamont Peterson having been tried and failed, WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KO’s) now says his management will be contacting lightweight contender Michael Katsidis (27-3, 22 KO’s) on Monday to see if he’ll be interested in a fight on April 16th in the UK.

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• Adamek vs. McBride - Heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (43-1, 28 KO’s) has reportedly signed the contract to face 37-year-old Kevin McBride (35-8-1, 29 KO’s) in a tune-up bout on April 16th, at the Spodek, Katowice, Poland. According to fightnews.com, the contracts have been signed for this fight, which is a warm-up for the 34-year-old Adamek for his September bout against one of the Klitschko brothers in Poland.

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• Pittman and Leapai win — By Ray Wheatley - Former WBA middleweight challenger Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman (21-2, 8 KOs) was impressive as he outscored Tim Kanofski (11-4) in an action bout over six rounds at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broad Beach Queensland, Australia on Saturday. Pittman, 6’1, boxing from the southpaw stance controlled the action in all the rounds as he connected, consistently with accurate combinations on his aggressive opponent. Kanofski came to fight but had no answer to the world class skills of the Athens 2004 Olympian. Pittman’s amateur record: (111-26). Pittman lost WBA middleweight challenge in 2008 when Felix Sturm stopped him in seven rounds. Pittman is managed by Bill Treacy and trained by Graham Shaw. “Pittman will be in regular action in 2011 and we will be looking for world rated opponent,” said Shaw.

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• Unbeaten former 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12 KO’s) is really serious his March 19th title challenge against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38 KO’s) at the Lanxess-Arena, in Cologne, Germany. Solis, who came into his last fight in December weighing a fat looking 260 pounds, is currently training in the snow-covered mountains in Germany and is putting in 2 1/2 hours of roadwork each day to lose some of the fat that’s collected on his once lean 200 pound frame.

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• By Mark Vester — WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch would have liked to take part in a doubleheader with his close friend, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, but he doesn’t believe it’s possible. Froch faces Glen Johnson in the semi-finals of the Super Six tournament on May 21, which is the same date as Haye’s scheduled title defense at the O2 Arena in London. — Sky Sports wanted Froch and Haye to take part in a pay-per-view doubleheader on the May 21 date. Froch says his contract in the Super Six orders the semi-finals, and the final bout, to take place in the United States. He’s not too happy about that, but says there is a chance that his fight with Johnson will take place in Canada. - “David is an old mate from my amateur days and we have been talking about a double header with Sky,” said Froch to the Nottingham Post. “I think it would be really good. But Showtime have said from day one that the semi-finals and finals would be in America. There is a chance I could fight in Canada and I might have to settle for that.”

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