Brick Top Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 By Chris LaBate As we recently reported on BoxingScene.com, former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (28-6, 19KOs), who is now a heavyweight contender, has called out WBA champion David Haye (25-1, 23KOs). Tarver sent a personal message to Haye, making a direct challenge for an April fight. "David Haye, it's Antonio Tarver. I hear you got some free time on your hands since you and Wladimir Klitschko had to push back. How about you and I get a date around April you can call it your U.S. debut. It's the biggest fight you can make [with a name] that don't end in Klitschko," wrote Tarver. Haye issued a response and told Tarver that a WBA mandatory obligation was the first order of business. Ruslan Chagaev is the mandatory challenger to Haye. The fight does have its own share of problems with Chagaev's Hepatitis B status. A recent report on BoxingScene revealed that the British Board of Control is likely going to reject Chagaev's application to box in the UK. Haye replied - "thanks for offer. I have a mandatory to knock out [in] May-June before I'm free for any unification/voluntary. Keep doing your thing!" http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=34691 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Top Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 seriously if this happens, just wow, Haye will lose the last bit of credability he has left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Haye vs Tarver? The division is a joke. I think it's time for everyone to just ignore the Heavyweights now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeywater Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yeah, I'd much sooner see Haye in there against a Povetkin or an Adamek (although it looks like the latter is in line to face Big Wlad). To be honest with you, even guys like Arreola or Peter are more worthy than a 40 year old blown up Light-Heavyweight who has seen better days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Maybe he emailed Haye to make sure he's next??... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Taver's HW Debut was a complete Joke. Showtime was embarrassed by him, and spewing garbage like this to Haye only makes it worse. Stay behind the mic and quit making a fool of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Tarver vs Arreola would be good to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 4 videos in one sig mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm surprised more Heavyweights aren't vocally calling out Haye as he seems the weakest link out of the champions. At least Haye doesn't sound very enthusiastic about fighting Tarver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm surprised more Heavyweights aren't vocally calling out Haye as he seems the weakest link out of the champions. At least Haye doesn't sound very enthusiastic about fighting Tarver. That means nothing in his world. HE openly came out and called Audley Harrison a joke who didn't deserve to share the same ring as him, yet look what happened.... Saying "let me get Chagaev out of the way first and then we'll talk" is about as close to an invitation as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm surprised more Heavyweights aren't vocally calling out Haye as he seems the weakest link out of the champions. At least Haye doesn't sound very enthusiastic about fighting Tarver. That means nothing in his world. HE openly came out and called Audley Harrison a joke who didn't deserve to share the same ring as him, yet look what happened.... Saying "let me get Chagaev out of the way first and then we'll talk" is about as close to an invitation as you can get. Ah, I didn't see that line "let me get Chagaev out of the way first and then we'll talk" in the topic. Haye has talked about wanting to fight in the US. I suppose it depends on who the biggest name there is. Arreola? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ...Haye and the old men... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ah, I didn't see that line "let me get Chagaev out of the way first and then we'll talk" in the topic. Haye has talked about wanting to fight in the US. I suppose it depends on who the biggest name there is. Arreola? He is the biggest name, wouldnt mind seeing that fight (Klitschko not happening anytime soon.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 why am i not surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think it will be Povetkin next as he's a Sauerland fighter. Boytsov has hand problems at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think it will be Povetkin next as he's a Sauerland fighter. Boytsov has hand problems at the moment. I think that's wishful thinking on your part Rob. Povetkin is high risk, low reward, and Haye won't go near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think it will be Povetkin next as he's a Sauerland fighter. Boytsov has hand problems at the moment. I think that's wishful thinking on your part Rob. Povetkin is high risk, low reward, and Haye won't go near him. Mind, Povetkin broke his hand in his recent win. Who is No.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think it will be Povetkin next as he's a Sauerland fighter. Boytsov has hand problems at the moment. I think that's wishful thinking on your part Rob. Povetkin is high risk, low reward, and Haye won't go near him. Mind, Povetkin broke his hand in his recent win. Who is No.4? It would be a good fight, and I agree it makes sense, but while Povetkin's career has stalled of late, Haye is driven by the "Sky Mantra" now which is low risk high reward. The very opposite of what Povetkin is, because it would be a hard sell on PPV, and he poses enough risk to jeopardise his ultimate aim which is to retire on a Klitschko fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 #4 is ustinov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 no way its povetkin. its going to be rahman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Mind, Povetkin broke his hand in his recent win. Who is No.4? Rob- LOL, at that point then it kind of becomes like people at the Deli checking their tickets to see if their numbers called grin// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 #4 is ustinov Wow, I thought actor Peter Ustinov died several years ago. What kind of shot do you give him against Haye? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Mind, Povetkin broke his hand in his recent win. Who is No.4? Rob- LOL, at that point then it kind of becomes like people at the Deli checking their tickets to see if their numbers called grin// Feeder Damn Good Deli? :) Well, if the negotiations are left up to Booth then it won't be anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I wonder if Booth will plump for this soon-to-be-comebacking legend? mlol/ http://bi.gazeta.pl/im/1/7178/z7178651O.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 #4 is ustinov Wow, I thought actor Peter Ustinov died several years ago. What kind of shot do you give him against Haye? :) Ustinov is bloody useless, but he's K2 promoted so I can't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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