Hatton versus Witter

[UndisputedUK]

If Ricky Hatton and Junior Witter were to get it on in the UK what sort of purse would the fight generate? Would it be the biggest UK fight ever? :?

[sean]

nope

witter has never been a big name fighter , mainly thanks to warren keeping witter on the back burner.

hatton is the name fighter .

for example something like lewis v bruno was much bigger , so was benn eubank.

in fact with the advent of sky many of the fights like watt v o grady /davis etc etc were much bigger even if the money is greater now.

before my time but boxing in the 60`s especially heavy`s in the uk had huge national intrest.

my guess is witter would barely register on the uk public`s recognition factor.

not his fault , just the way boxing has gone due to its dilution and ppv tv.

[Tony Harrison]

I don't think Witter is completely innocent when it comes to being avoided, having low purses etc. His fights are consistantly dull and frustraiting affairs due to his style.

[scurlaruntings]

I take it you never saw is his 15 fight KO streak then..

[Tony Harrison]

I take it you never saw is his 15 fight KO streak then..

He's got a decent dig on him for sure but he hasn't been what I would deem an exciting fighter for a long time.

I can't remember who his first defence was against but it was an incredibly dull affair which ended with a solid body shot from Witter.

I'm not slagging the guy off, he is a tough customer who nobody is falling over themselves to fight, I just don't think he pushes himself and is happy to coast along in fights. His fight with Colin Lynes is a good example, he looked awful (albeit against a tricky opponent).

[achillesthegreat]

Hatton has to be scared of Witters DIRTY UPPERCUT! That shit will make your head spin.

Ultimately Witter will find out who is daddy is. I really want to see it.

Hatton should make that his next bout if he is to fight a 140 pounder. Otherwise fight Casa or Diaz.

[scurlaruntings]

He's got a decent dig on him for sure but he hasn't been what I would deem an exciting fighter for a long time.

I can't remember who his first defence was against but it was an incredibly dull affair which ended with a solid body shot from Witter.

I'm not slagging the guy off, he is a tough customer who nobody is falling over themselves to fight, I just don't think he pushes himself and is happy to coast along in fights. His fight with Colin Lynes is a good example, he looked awful (albeit against a tricky opponent).I do agree.But unfortunately for Witter FW fucked him royally.But at the same rate he fights down to the level of his opponent and this hampers him badly.I guess in some respects its no diffrent to Hattons performance vs Urango and Collazo.Except Lynes on the world scene is a nobody.Witter`s prime is past him.If he can do a job on Harris like he did with N`dou he will get noticed.But his on the wrong side of 30.

[scurlaruntings]

Hatton has to be scared of Witters DIRTY UPPERCUT! That shit will make your head spin.

Ultimately Witter will find out who is daddy is. I really want to see it.

Hatton should make that his next bout if he is to fight a 140 pounder. Otherwise fight Casa or Diaz.I want to see Hatton against EVERY belt holder at 140.None of them are particularly strong champs or big names.But if Hatton never makes the Witter fight he can NEVER be forgiven.By the time them to get it on il be pushing up daisys.

[achillesthegreat]

I want to see Hatton against EVERY belt holder at 140.None of them are particularly strong champs or big names.But if Hatton never makes the Witter fight he can NEVER be forgiven.By the time them to get it on il be pushing up daisys.
I disagree. Paulie has a belt because of Hatton. As does M'Baye. Torres has one because of Cotto. All three are good but none of them have set themself apart.

Witter is the title holder to face.

Hatton doesn't want to give Witter anything. He doesn't like him. I see where he is coming from but I want it sorted out in the ring.

Hatton clearly isn't scared of Witter, you don't fight Castillo and Tszyu and run from Witter.

[scurlaruntings]

I disagree. Paulie has a belt because of Hatton. As does M'Baye. Torres has one because of Cotto. All three are good but none of them have set themself apart.

Witter is the title holder to face.

Hatton doesn't want to give Witter anything. He doesn't like him. I see where he is coming from but I want it sorted out in the ring.

Hatton clearly isn't scared of Witter, you don't fight Castillo and Tszyu and run from Witter.O yes you do.Styles and mileage Achilles.Witters clock is clean.He has a defensive style and bodywise his fresh as a daisy.His a southpaw with dynamite in both hands.Hatton has repeatedly refused to face him making up a myriad of excuses along the way.If he hates the guy that bad fight him.Witter already said he`d fight Hatton for free and i truly believe him.If he lost no cash.What better offer than that.Hatton must unify 140 and he must fight Witter.

[Badman B]

ye he did say hed fight him for free, and even give hatton his purse if he lost

[achillesthegreat]

O yes you do.Styles and mileage Achilles.Witters clock is clean.He has a defensive style and bodywise his fresh as a daisy.His a southpaw with dynamite in both hands.Hatton has repeatedly refused to face him making up a myriad of excuses along the way.If he hates the guy that bad fight him.Witter already said he`d fight Hatton for free and i truly believe him.If he lost no cash.What better offer than that.Hatton must unify 140 and he must fight Witter.
Fuck styles. Why look bad to get no credit?

Witter is clearly above them all in the pecking order. They are all good fights but Witter is way above them. Obviously Casa and Diaz are above Witter.

Witter is a mess.

Funny how you believe Witter but when Hatton says he doesn't want Witter to get anything off his back, you don't believe him. Anyone who saw the build up on Setanta knows Hatton thinks Witter is a cock. Hatton simply doesn't like that cocky cuntish approach. That's why he also thinks Floyds a dick.

Do you know how many times fighters have offered to fight for free and don't. Who pays for Witters three months training camp? Who pays for his expenses to go to pay conferences? His supplements and food etc? It costs a pretty penny getting ready for a fight.

[Max Molyneux]

Hatton Vs Witter leaves a lot of unanswered questions so I definitely would look forward to a Hatton V Witter fight If they got It on.

Lack of popularity doesn't justify Hatton not wanting the fight though, HBO has accepted worse names so why not Witter? Witter was and Is clearly a higher contender at 10 stone than Castillo.

Castillo was a great win though considering Jose was never downed or KO'ed clean!

[brown bomber]

Witter is the only fight I want to see Hatton in at 140..... as for unifying forget it he's something like a 5 time IBF champion already coz of those dumb ass holes. I'll be gutted if they follow up the Castillo win with a Maligianni fight- Hatton deserves better. Me I'd match him with Witter, then Cotto then if succesful Pretty boy. Personally I think Cotto beats him but i'd have great fun finding out.

[faisal]

The only thing witter has that would interest hatton is his belt, its much better then the shitty IBO.

[Max Molyneux]

I don't think Witter is completely innocent when it comes to being avoided, having low purses etc. His fights are consistantly dull and frustraiting affairs due to his style.

Being dul because he's not reckless though doesn't justify Hatton not fighting him.

Hatton was saying Witter had to win a world title even before Hatton was a world class fighter.

[Tony Harrison]

Being dul because he's not reckless though doesn't justify Hatton not fighting him.

Hatton was saying Witter had to win a world title even before Hatton was a world class fighter.

Indeed he became viable the moment he won the WBC title, unavoidable infact. This fight should happen.

["TKO"]

IMHO, if you want the right to start demanding fights, you have to bring something the other guy wants. Witter brings nothing to the table for Hatton. I wouldn't mind seeing these two fight, but there are other options available i.e. Malignaggi (who clowned the same Ndou that Witter struggled with), Mbaye or even Cotto. I think Witter is destined to go the way of Johnny Nelson, i.e. president of the who needs him club. That may change if he beats Harris convincingly.

[jc]

Im a bit bored of this fight tbh...

I would prefer Hatton to fight the Witter-Harris winner than Paulie M basically coz the winner of that fight would DESERVE the shot.

Not really bothered though, I dont think this fight would capture the imagination of the British public anymore than any other Hatton fight. I used to be bothered, but I would also like to see Hatton try anf fry the bigger fish. (Maliggiaggiagi or what ever isnt a bigger fish imo! :bart )