David Haye vs. Enzo Maccarinelli

[Jack]

David Haye 20-1-0 (19) (http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=155774&cat=boxer) vs. Enzo Maccarinelli 28-1-0 (21) (http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=9195&cat=boxer)

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[bigmatt]

I am really looking forward to this match it has been talked about for about a year and promises to be the best all british fight for many years.I am a big fan of Enzo and think he has improved a lot particuarly over his last 3 fights.In his last 3 fights he looked world class and started to show some real control and confidence.He is a big hitter and so is Haye so it could be a lot of fun to watch.I ashamedly haven't seen much of Haye just a couple of fights where he looked powerful and tough.I am going to pick enzo for this fight although my knowledge of Haye is limited.I am going to put a bit on Enzo after I check out Haye a bit more.

[Rebekah]

Ive got 25 on Maccarinelli

[bigmatt]

Enzo and Haye in press farce
David hits the Haye to throw conference into chaos
By Joe Drabble Last updated: 6th March 2008


Haye: Late arrival

The build-up to Britain's biggest fight for 15 years threatened to descend into farce as Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye arrived two hours apart for the same scheduled press conference in London.



Maccarinelli arrived shortly after 12.30pm, and with no sign of Haye promoter Frank Warren accused the world cruiserweight champion of being in breach of contract.


Haye arrived at what he claimed was the contracted start time 2.30pm, and with Maccarinelli already long-gone, the WBC and WBA cruiserweight champion revealed he had never agreed to the earlier start time because of his sleeping pattern.


Haye said: "We agreed certain things in the contract, and now they are changing.



Smashed


"It's no secret I'm big at the weight, and in an ideal world I'd have the weigh-in as early as possible. But obviously they want to push it back.


"His people are getting desperate. They're worried because they realise I'm in the best shape of my life.


"They've been hearing from the gyms that big world-ranked heavyweights have been getting smashed to pieces."


An angry Warren responded by claiming that Haye's action's were disrespectful to both himself and the 27-year-old Welsh fighter.


"He's in breach of contract, and I've made a complaint already to the Boxing Board of Control," said Warren.


"They've got to determine whether there is a breach of contract and what his obligations are.



Fully rested


"It's all very mystifying to me. I'm paying him an absolute fortune, and he should show some respect not only to the promotion but to Enzo Maccarinelli.


"He's come down from Wales today - and this fellow lives in London."


Haye believes his late arrival is a small price to pay for him to be in the best shape for what is one of the most anticipated fights in British boxing history.


"At the end of the day, I'm fully rested - and that's what matters," said Haye


"You're going to get a fully hydrated guy who's ready for war. I'm ready to go - and it's going to be a great, great fight."


Sky Sports

[Jack]

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[bigmatt]

Did you watch it Jack?

I didn't watch it because I had to be up early today.I was gutted Enzo lost I love watching him fight and I was hoping he would go on to dominate the division.Haye is supposedly moving straight up to heavyweight now and some leading pundits reckon he can be sucessful.I would like to see it that division needs a kick up the arse.

[Jack]

Yeah, I did, mate. I thought it was a pretty good performance from Haye, but I feel bad for Enzo. I quite like him as well, so to see him get brutally knocked out was a shame. Ah well, he'll be back with that WBO strap in no time. Pleased to see Haye win though. I think he's a great fighter and should be very well at heavyweight, which is needed right now. Good luck to him. He certainly has the punch and skills to go far. If his chin improves when he isn't draining, who knows how far he can go.

If you haven't seen the fight yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beSvupzdMMY

[Da Showstoppa]

It was a good fight, though the under card fight that preceded it was brilliant.

[bigmatt]

Yeah, I did, mate. I thought it was a pretty good performance from Haye, but I feel bad for Enzo. I quite like him as well, so to see him get brutally knocked out was a shame. Ah well, he'll be back with that WBO strap in no time. Pleased to see Haye win though. I think he's a great fighter and should be very well at heavyweight, which is needed right now. Good luck to him. He certainly has the punch and skills to go far. If his chin improves when he isn't draining, who knows how far he can go.

If you haven't seen the fight yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beSvupzdMMY

Cheers for the link mate.

Yeah Haye looked good.Was it me or did he look in the best shape of his life I watched a couple of his previous fights and he seemed in a lot better condition this time round.Hayes punches were great every one of them looked like a knock out blow.Im with with you I think he is going to great at heavyweight he is such a big hitter and if he steps up his whole game he could be right at the top of the division.It could be the best thing to hit the division for years.I dont think it is too bad for Enzo he got caught with some great shots.I think he can regroup and become world champion again.He has really improved in quality and class over the last year and has the all roung game to dominate the division.If the fight would have got past 5 rounds I think he had a great chance but Haye as just too good on the night.Im looking forward to seeing how they both get on now.I always like to see Enzo box and I think Haye might have even more sucess coming his way in the future.