Not Quite David and Goliath

The feud between Haye and Klitschko has been playing out like a testosterone fuelled bitch fight over the years. Provocative press conferences, snide tweets and tasteless screen printed apparel. It’s been so long, drawn out and petty that at one stage I believed that that the battle between David and Goliath was one that would never be adapted for television.

Yet on the 2nd of July in Hamburg the pair finally had the chance to settle the score in the ring. The fight didn’t end as poetically as the Bible story, nor did it share exact parallels. Yes, Klitschko is taller than Haye but unlike the David of the Old Testament, Haye didn’t approach his battle with a few humble stones and a slingshot. Haye peppered his opponent with verbal stones in the lead up to fight, but as the battle commenced, it was clear that Goliath had no intention of falling easily.

The fight ended in victory for Klitschko, but both men were standing at the final bell – neither able to deliver on their promises.

I’m secretly hoping for a rematch when Haye’s toe is fully functional. With less propaganda and proper brawn I think we’ll get a clearer picture of who the real legend is.