Wladimir klitschko vs haye

It’s been exactly 13 years since one of the most majestic and significant performances of Wladimir Klitschko’s long reign. On July 2, 2011, the Ukrainian giant displayed an authentic domination in front of a packed crowd at Hamburg’s Imtech Arena against what many critics considered his most dangerous opponent in years, the charismatic English fighter David Haye.

The numerous provocations of “Hayemaker,” which had characterized the long build-up to the fight, ended in a resounding failure, consecrating Klitschko as the unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion of the world, as well as the worthy dominator of his era.

Let’s revisit that highly anticipated fight on its anniversary to recount what happened in Hamburg that night.

Severed Heads and a Denied Handshake: Haye’s Psychological Strategy

When David Haye announced his move to the heavyweight division after unifying three world titles in the cruiserweight class, fans worldwide immediately began