Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko: Boxing's Newest WAG

I love 2010 already.

In case you missed it this weekend, actress Hayden Panettiere and boxer Wladimir Klitschko were seen together in Miami and now appear to be dating.

Why this little rendezvous couldn't have come earlier when I did my 15 WAGs to watch in 2010 slideshow I have no idea, but you can bet your New Year's resolutions that I'm stoked about it regardless.

To celebrate the induction of sports newest WAG (Wifes AND Girlfriends) that immediately zooms near the top of my lists, here is a slideshow dedicated entirely to Hayden and Wladimir.

Do They Have A History?

Back in March of 2009, In Touch reported that Panettiere and Klitschko were spotted together just days after she had split with her longtime boyfriend, Milo Ventimiglia.

According to the magazine, she was sitting on his lap, and they were flirting heavily.

No One Day Fling

Their meeting in Miami was no one day fling either. The two were seen hanging together on New Year's Eve and then flirting with each other the next day to bring in the new year.

Could they be trying to stake their claim as the newest "it" couple in the sports world for 2010 on the very first day of the year?

Boxing Fetish?

Hey, speaking of Milo, do you think it’s a coincidence that Hayden’s last serious boyfriend played Rocky Balboa’s son in the last Rocky movie and now she’s dating a boxer?

Actually, yeah, that does seem like kind of a coincidence. But it makes you think, right?

The Right Mentality

People say that to be a boxer, there has to be something at least a little bit wrong with you to take and give out that kind of beating on a regular basis. The same can be said for boxers' girlfriends.

It takes a certain kind of woman to be able to handle a boxer. Being wild and uninhibited certainly doesn't hurt. I'm not saying that Hayden is entirely like that, but this picture shows that she certainly has a wild side.

Wladimir's Prey?

Don't believe me about that last part? Why don't we let Klitschko's own words speak for themselves?

“I much prefer to approach women than the other way round. It is best when they reject at first. A ‘no’ is an excellent challenge. Then it starts to get fun! It is best for me if the women do not know me at all.”

If most women heard a guy talking like that, they would run the other way. Klitschko also called himself a "hunter" of women in that interview. That's just like two small steps away from stalking.

But if Hayden likes that kind of stuff, more power to her.

A Thing For Older Guys?

Panettiere's last two boyfriends were both over 30 years old, so it seems like the 20-year-old actress likes them that way.

So it makes perfect sense that she would latch onto someone like Klitschko, who is 33. If older guys make you feel secure, an older heavyweight champion should make you feel really, really, really secure.

Life Imitating Art?

And speaking of her dating a heavyweight champion, do you think Hayden was attracted to a guy who could take just as much of a beating as her character on Heroes?

Maybe. And since Manny Pacquiao is married, she had to go for the next best thing.

Just A Small Height Difference

Already known as one of the smallest actresses in Hollywood, Hayden's height is certainly going to be highlighted even more since she's dating one of the tallest boxers out there.

Panettiere is 5-1 to Wladimir's 6-5. She'll need a step ladder, or maybe even just a regular ladder to kiss him standing up. I feel like he should carry her around on his shoulders.

Into Smart Guys?

Before you go saying that Hayden just wanted a big, dumb jock as her newest boyfriend, don't forget that Wladimir Klitschko has a PhD.

That's right, they don't call boxing the sweet science for nothing.

The WAG World Welcomes Hayden

This whole thing with Klitschko may be blown out of proportion, but if it's true, I would like to be the first to welcome Hayden into the world of WAGs with open arms.

Thank you for taking a romantic interest in a sports figure. Your complimentary gift basket is in the corner and we look forward to seeing much, much more of you in the future.

Have a great year!