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Witter had a beltQuote:
Urango had a belt.
Maussa also had a belt.
Not now he doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
Paulie fought Cotto.
Witter fought Vivian harris.
Who do you think has more credibility?
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Not now he doesn't.
Paulie fought Cotto.
Witter fought Vivian harris.
Who do you think has more credibility?
Witter had the beltand was ranked no 1 or 2, simple! it would have been a good fight we all wanted to see it its not now going to happen
I am going to leave it at that Donny and we will have to disagree
Personally I would rarther see him fight Witter than Paulie I see a very easy night for Hatton against feather fisted Malignaggi
I don't want to ignite an arguement, but Witter's ranking at No.2 (after Hatton) was more a reflection on the lack of depth in the Light Welterweight division at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
People continue to complain that Ricky hasn't fought anyone since Tszyu.
But in trurth there are very few others remaining at Light Welter. Since Cotto's immigration all that remains is Paulie, Torres, Kotelnik, Witter and D-Hop.
Although Bradley can now be added to that list, it is clear that there is little flexibility in the division.
Witter demanded his hot, but in truth, what sort of a fight woulkd it make?
Yeah I'm with you Saddo, even as a Ricky fan. Ricky should have been in that ring Saturday night and he would have beaten Witter worse than Bradly did IMO. I'm sure Hatton would be more keen to make the fight now but obviously the demand is down the shitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
Ricky missed out on what could have been another great win of his career, beat a long term domestic rival in Witter and then maybe go for a big money fight again.
I can see why (if it's the case) Hatton avoided Witter after his defeat to Floyd because Witter looked brilliant againsed Harris.
The thing is Harris was shot to hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by KelYeah I'm with you Saddo, even as a Ricky fan. Ricky should have been in that ring Saturday night and he would have beaten Witter worse than Bradly did IMO. I'm sure Hatton would be more keen to make the fight now but obviously the demand is down the shitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
Ricky missed out on what could have been another great win of his career, beat a long term domestic rival in Witter and then maybe go for a big money fight again.
I can see why (if it's the case) Hatton avoided Witter after his defeat to Floyd because Witter looked brilliant againsed Harris.
Witter was calling out Hatton just for me.
I genuinely believe Ricky when he said he just wanted to prevent Witter getting minted off his name
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Originally Posted by hitmandonnyThe thing is Harris was shot to hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by KelYeah I'm with you Saddo, even as a Ricky fan. Ricky should have been in that ring Saturday night and he would have beaten Witter worse than Bradly did IMO. I'm sure Hatton would be more keen to make the fight now but obviously the demand is down the shitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
Ricky missed out on what could have been another great win of his career, beat a long term domestic rival in Witter and then maybe go for a big money fight again.
I can see why (if it's the case) Hatton avoided Witter after his defeat to Floyd because Witter looked brilliant againsed Harris.
Witter was calling out Hatton just for me.
I genuinely believe Ricky when he said he just wanted to prevent Witter getting minted off his name
Honestly think hatton would of been more dissapointed at seeing witter get beat on saturday than anyone else.
In witter hatton saw a retirement nest egg that would set him up long after he is finished as a pro boxer. Somewhere down the line these 2 would of met and hatton would of made more money off of fighting junior than any other light welterweight.
Now though he is pretty much between a rock and a hard place. If he fights witter in lets say a years time it`ll be not half as prosperous financially as it would of been had he of fought him on saturday. And even if hatton does dispose of junior he`ll AGAIN be accused of beating up washed up boxers.
I know Harris was shot but Witter did seem like a totally different fighter that night from the norm. He looked a lot more powerful than normal I thought he reached his absolute peak.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyThe thing is Harris was shot to hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by KelYeah I'm with you Saddo, even as a Ricky fan. Ricky should have been in that ring Saturday night and he would have beaten Witter worse than Bradly did IMO. I'm sure Hatton would be more keen to make the fight now but obviously the demand is down the shitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
Ricky missed out on what could have been another great win of his career, beat a long term domestic rival in Witter and then maybe go for a big money fight again.
I can see why (if it's the case) Hatton avoided Witter after his defeat to Floyd because Witter looked brilliant againsed Harris.
Witter was calling out Hatton just for me.
I genuinely believe Ricky when he said he just wanted to prevent Witter getting minted off his name
If Hatton beat Witter on Sat, it would have been a great addition to his resume (even though Witters rating of no.2 was a bit much)
The lack of depth IS the reason the Witter fight made so much sense, if Hatton had stayed at welter it wouldn't matter, but he came back down with his tail between his legs to claim his throne and it was Witter who was there waiting for him. It's the fight the majority of the fans wanted, instead they get shafted for a ppv against a washed up lightweight, that's what Ricky truly thinks of his fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI don't want to ignite an arguement, but Witter's ranking at No.2 (after Hatton) was more a reflection on the lack of depth in the Light Welterweight division at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
People continue to complain that Ricky hasn't fought anyone since Tszyu.
But in trurth there are very few others remaining at Light Welter. Since Cotto's immigration all that remains is Paulie, Torres, Kotelnik, Witter and D-Hop.
Although Bradley can now be added to that list, it is clear that there is little flexibility in the division.
Witter demanded his hot, but in truth, what sort of a fight woulkd it make?
Anyway, Saddo's spoken, that's the end of the matter;)
Wait up! Hatton has made this fight for UK time for his fans and lost a lot of coin from it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BompThe lack of depth IS the reason the Witter fight made so much sense, if Hatton had stayed at welter it wouldn't matter, but he came back down with his tail between his legs to claim his throne and it was Witter who was there waiting for him. It's the fight the majority of the fans wanted, instead they get shafted for a ppv against a washed up lightweight, that's what Ricky truly thinks of his fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI don't want to ignite an arguement, but Witter's ranking at No.2 (after Hatton) was more a reflection on the lack of depth in the Light Welterweight division at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
People continue to complain that Ricky hasn't fought anyone since Tszyu.
But in trurth there are very few others remaining at Light Welter. Since Cotto's immigration all that remains is Paulie, Torres, Kotelnik, Witter and D-Hop.
Although Bradley can now be added to that list, it is clear that there is little flexibility in the division.
Witter demanded his hot, but in truth, what sort of a fight woulkd it make?
Anyway, Saddo's spoken, that's the end of the matter;)
I doubt he'd make more money in Vegas fighting Lazcano.
I think you are seriously overestimating the money Hatton would generate from Witter. Sure, it would be a lot. It wouldnt be much more than by meeting anyone else though - he already sold 50'000 tickets for fighting Lazcano. And Hatton shouldnt really woried about his finances anyway - not after the Mayweather fight at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by hattonthehammer
Secondly Hatton's fortune is based on being the premier English fighter. If anyone were starting to doubt that claim, thinking he might not even be the best around his own weight, well, they're proven wrong by now. Without Hatton even having to step in the ring.
Finally - the retirement nest for Hatton is not Witter. It is Amir Khan.
Er.......I don't mean the venue mate. I mean the fight time showing is suited to UK fans. Being NOT 4 in the morning;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bomp
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Originally Posted by KelI know Harris was shot but Witter did seem like a totally different fighter that night from the norm. He looked a lot more powerful than normal I thought he reached his absolute peak.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyThe thing is Harris was shot to hell!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
Witter was calling out Hatton just for me.
I genuinely believe Ricky when he said he just wanted to prevent Witter getting minted off his name
If Hatton beat Witter on Sat, it would have been a great addition to his resume (even though Witters rating of no.2 was a bit much)
Then why wasn't Witter able to reinforce his repuatation against a seemingly easy defence and force Hatton to fight him?Quote:
Originally Posted by BompThe lack of depth IS the reason the Witter fight made so much sense, if Hatton had stayed at welter it wouldn't matter, but he came back down with his tail between his legs to claim his throne and it was Witter who was there waiting for him. It's the fight the majority of the fans wanted, instead they get shafted for a ppv against a washed up lightweight, that's what Ricky truly thinks of his fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI don't want to ignite an arguement, but Witter's ranking at No.2 (after Hatton) was more a reflection on the lack of depth in the Light Welterweight division at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonny78
People continue to complain that Ricky hasn't fought anyone since Tszyu.
But in trurth there are very few others remaining at Light Welter. Since Cotto's immigration all that remains is Paulie, Torres, Kotelnik, Witter and D-Hop.
Although Bradley can now be added to that list, it is clear that there is little flexibility in the division.
Witter demanded his hot, but in truth, what sort of a fight woulkd it make?
Anyway, Saddo's spoken, that's the end of the matter;)
Look...
Witter got beat and proved he's not on Hatton's level.
End of.
Bradley Hatton anyone?
Even though Witter lost he is still a very good fighter. Every fighter loses sometimes and it doesnt mean hes overratted. Bradley desrves a lot of credit as does Witter. Anyone who had seen Bradley fight before could see that he was very capable of pulling off an upset. Hatton-Witter is still an interesting fight imo.