Here's to David Haye Making Like David Tua to John Ruiz's Chin

You are probably wondering why I am even writing about the WBA alphabelt heavyweight scrap between former cruiserweight kingpin David "Hayemaker" Haye (23-1, 21 KOs) and John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KOs). I am writing about this because I would like Haye to rid the boxing world of the eye-sore that is John Ruiz's fighting style.

Yes, it sounds cruel. But what's crueler, me saying the same thing you all want to say (and probably have on boxing forums across the Web) or watching Ruiz challenge for a heavyweight belt for what seems like the one-hundredth time? Yes, I thought so.

This ain't my typical boxing prediction post. It's more like a Fight Insight public service announcement. The statement reads:

"On April 3, 2010, the boxing world seeks to rid itself of sleep-inducing elements that have tainted the game in general, but the heavyweight division in particular, since the retirement of Lennox Lewis.

"Sure, the Klitschkos' clinical dominance has not inspired millions, but the personification of what has ailed the division through the 2000s has been one John Ruiz. David Haye, the responsibility is yours come April 3, to remove this sour taste from the sweet science's taste buds once and for all." 

To John Ruiz and his fans, you deserve much "props"—no fighter in recent memory has made as much money with as little talent as the Quiet Man . However, I also say to you, "Goodnight, and God bless after April 3." It's been an ugly ride, and I look forward to it being parked for good.