Haye Bellew

koneguitarist

Towel thrown in by Hayes corner. 

DrCornelius

Wow ! Wasn't expecting that . Anyone watch it ? Had radio 5 on and it sounded like a cracking fight. Feel bad for Haye as it sounded like he was totally exposed once his ankle had gone 

handsomerik

I don't follow boxing.

When I saw your thread title I though it was a Minion saying hello. 

4114Effects

Got to give Haye a lot of respect for that. Limping around nearly unable to stand and Bellew still couldn't finish him. Like a scene from Rocky. Incredible heart. 

littlegreenman

Placidcasual79 said:

there are persistent rumours that Haye has money problems and has to continue boxing for that reason

Genuine question. How the fuck do these high price boxers end up with "money problems"? One of their fights and I'd be be set for life, sayonara motherfuckers.

Is it that they get ripped off by promoters, or is it all the punching in the head just makes them all stupid? Seems to be quite prevalent...

Fortheloveofguitar

Was a very boring fight to be honest. Even before Hayes injury he was just swinging uncontrollably 

fob

I wanted Bellew to win at the beginning but Haye to win at the end. Bellew's post-fight interview was a little much to take - he was shooting fish in a barrel and still couldn't hit anything. Haye was pretty canny with the humbleness in his interview - if he can get into fighting condition again he will know Bellew can't do too much.

earwighoney

At times it was like seeing two drunk uncles at a barbecue fighting over the last beer. 

I have some new found admiration for David Haye to continue in the ring after picking up the injury. 

Philly_Q

Fortheloveofguitar said:

Was a very boring fight to be honest. Even before Hayes injury he was just swinging uncontrollably 

It sounded great on the radio!  But Mike Costello is very good at making things sound more exciting than they really are - not in a dishonest way, he's just a very enthusiastic commentator.

I'm glad Bellew won, but Haye handled himself very well in the post-fight interviews.  It may just be more strategy and mind games, but I like to think the things they say after a fight are more genuine than the things they say before. 

duotone

Just got back home from the pub. 

Awful fight, wasn't a good advertisement for boxing.

And the undercards tonight were awful as well.

Telejester

Radio 5 live made it sound like the thrilla in manilla, some of you are saying it was more like a bare knuckled pikey punch up.

Placidcasual79

I watched it. 

It wasn't a the greatest display of technical boxing ever...... like many high profile sporting match ups the tension and the amount on the line inhibited the competitors ability to display their best abilities. 

The injury obviously played a HUGE role in the fight - Haye was seriously incapacitated for the majority of the fight. 

There was certainly a lot of drama, courage and sportsmanship displayed. 

It wasn't one for the boxing purist...... but I am sure for the causal fan there was plenty of drama 

agibbo

That was the first big boxing match I've watched in a while. It reminded me why I've turned to watching UFC instead!

Placidcasual79

agibbo said:

That was the first big boxing match I've watched in a while. It reminded me why I've turned to watching UFC instead!

Pity for you @agibbo ;

agibbo

I bet any casual observer would enjoy tonights UFC headline fight of Woodley v Thompson, more than Haye v Bellew!

Placidcasual79

Perhaps  your right. UFC seems to being seems to be relentlessly gaining in popularity in recent years and I have to confess  I didn't see the Woodley/Thompson fight. Was it good?

That said last time I checked there was little congruence between popularity and quality. 

Schnozz

Lol please - Nothing like a good ole betting scam after the weigh in

Haye over-sold it, but some have obviously lapped it up

I've seen the white belts spar with more intent at Karate class - It was all wild swings with no power

I too would rather watch UFC

Placidcasual79

Schnozz said:

Lol please - Nothing like a good ole betting scam after the weigh in

Haye over-sold it, but some have obviously lapped it up

I've seen the white belts spar with more intent at Karate class - It was all wild swings with no power

I too would rather watch UFC

What can I say? Some people prefer Busted to Led Zeppelin.....

I love good betting scam @Schnozz what do you know?

Gassage

That was the best Scouser v Amputee battle since the divorce of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills.

axisus

Too bad, I was rooting for Haye, I like the guy. Not only did he battle on, but after the fight he didn't use the injury as an excuse, he said the better man won on the night. 

Personally I don't think that you can 'retire' from boxing for a few years then come back. A few people can, but I think that you need to keep the hunger, desire and physical condition going.