Yesterday (October 27), David Haye allowed media and fans to check in on his progress a little over two weeks before his WBA title defense against Audley Harrison.
Haye looked to be in great shape, and did a relatively light workout that consisted of shadowboxing, mitt work, and explosive weightlifting. Haye’s hand speed, his main weapon in the division as a smaller heavyweight, looked sharper than his last outing in April against John Ruiz.
Another interesting note was Haye’s work in slipping under the jab. In recent fights, Haye would look to counter from mid-range. Here, he was taking steps in to work the body and head, indicating he may look to hurt Harrison on the inside. His training partner, who’s considerably bigger than Haye, would also be an ideal asset for the WBA titlist when he eventually faces one of the Klitschkos.
Haye-Harrison takes places on November 13.
Shout out to Global Sport In Colour (@GlobalSIC) for the footage.
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Haye is on record as stating Harrison will experience one of the most brutal knockouts in boxing history. I have no reason to doubt that. This fight was a mismatch from the beginning, and I’d be surprised if it goes more than three rounds if Haye goes all out.
Wherever you stand on the Klitschko-Haye debate, none of them have any moral high ground considering their most recent opponents. Outside of Tomasz Adamek, they have no business fighting anyone else in the wasteland that is the heavyweight division.
In case you’re wondering how Audley Harrison’s training is going, check him out last month in Big Bear.
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