I still have no respect for Haye – Wladimir Klitschko
Published: 03 July, 2011, 14:22
Edited: 03 July, 2011, 20:37
Wladimir Klitschko (L) throes a punch at David Haye (AFP Photo / Odd Andersen)
TAGS: Boxing
The IBF, WBO and newly crowned WBA heavyweight champ, Wladimir Klitschko, says he has no respect for David Haye, despite the British fighter’s claims that he was boxing with a broken finger on his leg.
“No, I didn’t start respecting him. For me, it looks like an excuse. In a sport, it’s not polite to speak about health problems after a loss,” Wladimir Klitschko told Sportbox.ru.
The Ukrainian deprived Haye of his WBA title, winning their Saturday bout by unanimous decision of the judges.
Prior to the match, the British boxer had made plenty of comments about the Klitschko brothers, and even appeared wearing a T-shirt showing him holding their decapitated heads.
Wladimir said he wanted to punish Haye for all the insults and he is a bit disappointed that he failed to knock his opponent out.
“Haye was very alert throughout the whole 12 rounds. He realized that if he loses concentration even for a second the fight may end in the most unpleasant way for him. My combinations didn’t work due to the fact that Haye was moving very quickly,” the 35-year-old explained.
But the champ still believes he proved who the better man in the ring was.
“From the very first minute of the bout I felt that I’m dominant in the ring. And that was my goal – to win each round. I feel great, although – for the first time in a long period – I have dark circles under my eyes. The main thing in our business is victory and I think I won with confidence,” he said.
By defeating Haye, Klitschko has fulfilled the dream of unifying the four most prestigious heavyweight titles in one family, as his elder brother, Vitaly, wears the WBC crown.
“I don’t think it was the pinnacle moment. I have another great idea, but it’s too early to talk about now. I'll have enough time to figure out what to do next,” Wladimir said.
Wladimir Klitschko’s record in the ring is 56 wins (49 KO) and three defeats, with his winning streak lasting for 14 bouts.
03.07.2011, 02:43
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What a joke. I will gladly fight either of these clowns or both at the same time and destroy them both. This is why people are drawn to mixed up martial arts bs. Please.......This was not a fight. Neither man has the most minimal of skill. They both punch like old women.
Haye got we asked for he ran his mouth should no respect for his opponent. This is typical of western fighters and sadly they never learn their lesson. Someone mentioned that the two brothers were better fighters than the past great heavy weights this I disagree with I seen most of the past great fighters and they are not called great for nothing. What we are all seeing is a shift in boxing power to the eastern European countries . This had to happen sooner or later as there is more money now to finance and train these fighters since the fall of the Soviet Union. One can also point to the lighter weight fighters where they fighter from the Philippines is now dominant. Boxing has simply tailed off in America the kids are losing interest and the sport itself has been plagued with scandal and corruption. There will be another great American or British fighter someday but right now the brothers from Ukraine own it and rightly so.





So go and fight if you are man enough and after we'll watch your name on the screen but before ...you know who is the clown End of story!