[Maxy]

Taken from The Guardian Unlimited.

Wladimir Klitschko has branded David Haye "embarrassing" after the Bermondsey fighter called him "Wladimir Bitchko" when continuing his declaration of war on the IBO and WBA heavyweight champion, and his elder brother, Vitaly.Haye fights Wladimir on 20 June in Germany at Schalke 04's stadium for the 33-year-old's titles in what promises to be one of the biggest events in the sport's history. More than 100 countries want to broadcast the fight live from Gelsenkirchen and 47,000 tickets have been sold. That figure could rise to a postwar European record of 70,000, comfortably beating the 57,000 crowd who witnessed Ricky Hatton defeat Juan Lazcano in Manchester in 2007.

After Haye again wore a T-shirt depicting him holding the bloodied, dismembered heads of the brothers, Wladimir said: "What an example David Haye is giving to the youth. It is embarrassing. My feelings are embarrassment that such a personality is involved in the sport. I cannot accept it. Boxing is international — it has one race, one language and this is performance.."

Haye countered that his opponent "is a fighter that doesn't like to fight, with slappy gloves who doesn't stand like a true heavyweight great and go to war. But at some stage in your career you have to throw bombs. I'm going to force him to do that,", before admitting a personal dislike for Klitchsko.

"Yeah. He sucks, he's crap, I don't like his style, I don't like what he represents. He can be charming but he doesn't entertain. You should judge someone on what they do once the bell rings. I want to show him I am the best heavyweight in the world."

Wladimir, who kept cool throughout and with his courteous manner showed he has a touch of class, told Haye, a former cruiserweight world champion, that he had "only done two fights in heavyweight and wants to be champion. That's really provocative.

"I'm asking what's next, my dad's head, my mother's head, other family members? Maybe he'll attack my religion, my race. This is over the edge, this is not about sport. I tell you this guy will be punished." My jabs will give him a pizza face and then in the 12th-round I will knock him out."

Depending on the outcome, there will either be a rematch or Haye will fight Vitaly for his WBC title to unify the division.

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I like Haye. He's bringing interest to the fight and much needed interest to the heavyweight division. Whether he can back up his boasts or not I'm thinking this is going to be one of the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight bouts for years.

[D-MARV]

I hope Haye can do it... But it's unlikely

[thisneverworks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5FtS6nicc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ySZv0WoEcQ

[salvador]

I hope Haye can do it... But it's unlikely

me too.

It would be great to have an exciting new hw. But there really isn't any chance he's getting past that jab - and even if Haye does land that huge punch on that glass jaw, Vitali will destroy him.

[BGv2.0]

me too.

It would be great to have an exciting new hw. But there really isn't any chance he's getting past that jab - and even if Haye does land that huge punch on that glass jaw, Vitali will destroy him.

I don't know....whatever the case, at the very least the guy is providing some interest in the fight....as in is this guy all talk or will he really be able to pull it off.

I think if the guy really comes forward with all he has for 3 minutes of every round....he could tag Wlad at some point....If he brings it to him....Wlad really does not care to fight backing up and I think he can really do some damage if he can sustain a forward attack and never let Wlad get set....he can't ever let the fight slow down to that pace Wlad is so comfortable at. Which also means he will have to take a few punches and that is a major question mark.

As for a possible fight between he and Vitali.....after seeing Vitali's display with Gomez....I think Haye's chances with Vitali would be better than most think despite Vitali having a very good chin....I think on sheer work rate alone, Haye could pull off a win. I mean...seriously....size advantage or not...Vitali is closing in on 40.

It should be interesting!

[Lil-lightsout]

I give Haye an excellent chance of KO'ing Wlad. He is very fast and powerful, and believes in himself. When was the last time anyone even went after Wlad? We have seen Wlad look very vulnerable in the past, and if Haye jumps on him, you just never know. I am really rooting for Haye, and think he is going to win. But I would not be surprised to see Wlad stop Haye either. Whatever the outcome, this fight is only going a few rounds.

[dbdbdb]

I give Haye an excellent chance of KO'ing Wlad. He is very fast and powerful, and believes in himself. When was the last time anyone even went after Wlad? We have seen Wlad look very vulnerable in the past, and if Haye jumps on him, you just never know. I am really rooting for Haye, and think he is going to win. But I would not be surprised to see Wlad stop Haye either. Whatever the outcome, this fight is only going a few rounds.

Good Point Lil-lightsout,

It will interesting to see how fired up Wlad will get about this fight. I've never seen him get uptight or irritated with any opponent. If Haye can get Wlad fired up and into all out brawl mode ... this fight will be very interesting.

A calm Wlad can keep Haye at bay with his jab ... but if he's emotional about kicking some ass .. he may dismiss the dominant jab and go for the kill shot immediately.

Let Haye continue to talk his talk -- I want to see an all out battle in the HW division for once.

[D-MARV]

Haye has the ability to hit you with the shot you don't see coming... So I give him a slight chance for that. I just hope he doesn't get caught first.

[ROLL DEEP]

Shoot, think of the £££££ Haye's going to earn from those ticket sales.



He MUST know something we don't to be THAT confident in busting Wladimir up.


WAR HAYE!

[BGv2.0]

Shoot, think of the £££££ Haye's going to earn from those ticket sales.

What is this EEEEE you speak of? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)