Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye: 5 Reasons Why Each Boxer Could Lose

The big heavyweight showdown pitting reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko and contender David Haye is just a few days away, and for the first time in a long time an opponent has as much of a chance to win the fight as much as Klitschko does.

If Haye and Klitschko can stick to their respective game plans, there is no reason to not believe this is anyone's fight. And it should give the boxing community the best heavyweight fight in years.

Here are five things that both of the fighters could do that would ultimately cost them the fight on Saturday.

1. Wladimir Klitschko's Size Too Much for David Haye to Handle

Wladimir Klitschko stands tall at 6'5", a couple of inches taller than David Haye, who is 6'3".

Though Haye has been pretty good at fighters who are taller than him, stepping up in class against Klitschko could be a daunting task. Though Haye KO'd the taller Audley Harrison in his last fight back in November of 2010, he will have to adjust to the height and the power that Klitschko possess.

If Klitschko is able to use his size to his advantage and not fight down to the size of Haye, Klitschko could make it easier on himself and win the fight.

2. David Haye Tries to Turn the Fight into Slugfest

Another way David Haye could lose the fight would be trying to turn the fight into a blow-for-blow slugfest with Wladimir Klitschko.

Trying to out-punch Klitschko would be a surefire way for Haye to lose, because Klitschko possesses such strong KO power. This would leaving Haye open when throwing a barrage of punches would make it easier for Klitschko to catch Haye with a big shot that could end the fight.

Haye will have to out-box Klitschko, as opposed to not caring about Klitschko's power and trying to out-slug a slugger.

3. David Haye Doubting Himself

If David Hayes, for whatever reason, comes into this fight with any doubt that he can take out Wladimir Kiltschko, the fight will be over before it ever begins.

We've seen it time and time again: a good fighter goes up against the champion of the division and comes in with no confidence, pretty much fighting scared. Klitschko will not take too log to notice if Haye is fighting without confidence. He'll take advantage and make easy work of Haye on his way to another successful title defense.

Out of all the possible ways either fighter could lose the match, this may be the most far-fetched, seeing as how Haye has anted this fight for sometime now and seems to have all the confidence in the world.

Still, I had to include it on this list because of past fights where he has lost confidence.

4. David Haye Avoids Body Shots on Wladimir Klitschko

One way to bring a taller fighter to a shorter fighter's level is with body shots, and David Haye has to utilize this in order to take away some of the height advantage of Wladimir Klitschko.

Haye attacking the body could be the key to the fight, and if Haye doesn't go to the body often, he could be setting himself up for trouble, especially if the fight goes into the later rounds of the bout.

If Haye neglects the body, Klitschko can stand tall throughout the fight and keep his size as an advantage, giving Haye a long night in the ring.

5. David Haye Lets Wladimir Klitschko Dictate the Style of the Fight

David Haye tends to to let his opponent come to him early on, and he looks for chances to land big shots while his opponent is coming in to strike. Once he is successful doing that, he usually turns up the aggression and goes in for the knockout blow.

This strategy might work against Wladimir Klitschko. But it will be a little more difficult than usual because of Haye's size disadvantage, which can make it tougher on him to go in against Klitschko, as he is coming in being the aggressor.

If Haye's usual style is denied, Klitschko will have his way throughout the fight and Haye will have a difficult time walking out of the ring with a win.

6. Wladimir Klitschko Is Bothered by David Haye's Speed

Heavyweight fighters are known more for their power than their speed, and Wladimir Klitschko could be bothered by David Haye's better-than-average quickness for a heavyweight.

If Haye uses his speed to his advantage to rifle of combos to keep Klitschko on defense, and stays on guard, not being able to plant his feet firmly to land a power shot, he could give Klitschko a run for his money.

Look for Haye's speed o be a factor in the fight. If he can land the combos that he usually does, then Haye could be on his way to a victory.

7. Wladimir Klitschko Could Lose If He Under Estimates David Haye

Wladimir Klitschko seems to believe that David Haye is nowhere near the level of fighter that he himself is. But in actuality, Haye could be the best fighter that Klitschko has ever faced in his career. If Klitschko doesn't realizes this, it could cost him in the fight.

Klitschko seems to write off Haye in the media every chance he gets. If he comes into the fight Saturday night underestimating Haye's boxing skills, he could easily be caught off guard. This woiuld allow Haye to run the fight and give Klitschko a wake up call early in the fight.

If Klitschko does in fact come in doubting Haye, the fight could be over within the first five rounds. More so if Haye utilizes his speed and delivers combos in succession, opening up Klitschko for that big KO shot.

8. Wladimir Klitschko Doesn't Use His Size to His Advantage

Wladimir Klitschko has to use his size advantage to dictate the fight and keep David Haye at bay throughout the match.

If Klitschko is able to his distance throughout the fight, the opportunity for Haye to land punches with any real power will wear Haye down, making him work hard for every punch he lands.

Klitschko not using his size to his advantage to frustrate Haye will prove to aid Haye in winning on Saturday night.

9. Wladimir Klitschko's Chin Gets Tested by David Haye's Power

Wladimir Klitschko has been highly successful over the past few years. But Klitschko's chin has long been suspect, and David Haye's ability to KO could give Klitschko's chin the test of a lifetime.

Haye has KO'd 23 out of the 25 opponents he has beaten, giving him a 92 percent KO ratio. If Haye can get in close and land a couple of big-time shots, Klitschko could be seeing stars as he is counted out of the fight.

Klitschko's chin will be the focus of Haye's attention on Saturday night, turning a 12-round fight into a much shorter affair.

10. Wladimir Klitschko Doesn't Adjust to a Change in His Game Plan

If Wladimir Klitschko gets knocked off his game plan, David Haye could change the course of the fight.

Klitschko usually comes in and fights behind his stiff jab, keeping fighters at bay and creating KO chances when his opponents get frustrated and throw wild shots. This is what Klitschko thrives off of. Haye's style contradicts the way Klitschko likes to fight, and could cause problems in the fight for the Russian.

If Klitschko has problems adjusting to a different style other than the one he is used to, then Haye could get into his head. Haye would be able to take out the reigning world champ and give Klitschko his first loss since 2004.