Witter says he'd fight Hatton for Free

Boxing News : Witter: "Forget Money, I'll Kick Hatton's Ass"

Wow...Hatton is looking worse and worse. There was no reason for it not to happen before but he just took away his last excuse.

C'mon now hatton fans, even you ghave to admit this a bunch of bullshit. He's going from one of the most courageous fighters to one the most cowardly.

Like I said before, the reason Hatton doesn't want this fight is because it's one thing to lose to a highly regarded guy from another part of the world but to lose to a guy that you've been trying to downplay for years and and he's from your own country, it's a whole different ballgame.

He doesn't want to be called the second best junior ww from England.

Losing to Witter, after all he said, would devastate hattons career to the point of no return IMO.

It will happen in 2009 like when Mayweather will face Cotto.

Hatton v Witter - WBC Light-Welterweight Title
Mayweather v Cotto - WBC Welterweight Title

Those two fights are fuckin enormous :o ;D

After reading the article and not just looking at the title. Witter is really just using Hatton's name to be popular, what he has done all of his career. Witter has no fans hence why he fights at the Doncaster Dome yet Hatton has sold 47,000 tickets so far for a bout with Juan Lazcano, what does that say ??

No on can blame Junior for having a go...fair play to him...but with Hatton tied up for at least 12 months and then a possible (and likely) Mayweather re-match, Junior knows it's not gonna happen anytime soon (and he's hiding behind it).

Good publicity though :cool:

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Originally Posted by steelie

No on can blame Junior for having a go...fair play to him...but with Hatton tied up for at least 12 months and then a possible (and likely) Mayweather re-match, Junior knows it's not gonna happen anytime soon (and he's hiding behind it).

Good publicity though :cool:

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Exactly mate, the biggest win on his record is Vivian Harris, even that says it all.

I agree with the sentiment that Ricky has no excuses for not fighting Witter...well, at least nothing I'd be happy with if the shoe was on the other foot...

But it's funny how the furore over Laczano has been put into context now it's apparent that Laczano and Malinaggi are appetizer to a rematch with PBF.

Lets say that he fights PBF summer time next year (if it's a stadium job, which is what's being mooted) then they'll leave it later so as to get a better chance of good weather.

So, the earliest Ricky could fight Witter would be the back end of next year. The only way I can see it being sooner is if Ricky lost to either Laczano or Malinaggi, as then the Witter fight becomes a genuine 'Plan B'

No disrespect to Witter there he simply will ahve to wait till ERick gets round to him. That's politics...and that's Boxing.

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I agree with the sentiment that Ricky has no excuses for not fighting Witter...well, at least nothing I'd be happy with if the shoe was on the other foot...

But it's funny how the furore over Laczano has been put into context now it's apparent that Laczano and Malinaggi are appetizer to a rematch with PBF.

Lets say that he fights PBF summer time next year (if it's a stadium job, which is what's being mooted) then they'll leave it later so as to get a better chance of good weather.

So, the earliest Ricky could fight Witter would be the back end of next year. The only way I can see it being sooner is if Ricky lost to either Laczano or Malinaggi, as then the Witter fight becomes a genuine 'Plan B'

No disrespect to Witter there he simply will ahve to wait till ERick gets round to him. That's politics...and that's Boxing.

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That fight won't happen.

'If it makes money, it makes sense' VD

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'If it makes money, it makes sense' VD

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Yeah I know. But I don't see it happening. I think De La Hoya massacring Hatton has a better chance of happening

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'If it makes money, it makes sense' VD

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Yeah I know. But I don't see it happening. I think De La Hoya massacring Hatton has a better chance of happening

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It has been mooted but the size differential is just too big. Ricky bulks up...but not in the kind of way that would make the fight competitive. It's a cynical fight if they make it. I honestly don't think it'll happen.

Back on topic...lets not forget that Witter wants 'training expenses'. Given his purses won't have been that stellar in the past, he would still get paid via the backdoor and he'd do well enough out of sponsorship...plus, it won't hurt his profile either.

So he's hardly going out on a limb calling out a fighter he knows is on a different path and safe in the knowledge he'll still make career high money.

It's also fact that to date, he has never approached the Hattons formally...and that's come straight from Team Hattons lawyer.

So, it's all paper talk my friends...but like I said, I don't begrudge him for getting some of the limelight....he's still the second best welterweight we've got ;)

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'If it makes money, it makes sense' VD

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Yeah I know. But I don't see it happening. I think De La Hoya massacring Hatton has a better chance of happening

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It has been mooted but the size differential is just too big. Ricky bulks up...but not in the kind of way that would make the fight competitive. It's a cynical fight if they make it. I honestly don't think it'll happen.

Back on topic...lets not forget that Witter wants 'training expenses'. Given his purses won't have been that stellar in the past, he would still get paid via the backdoor and he'd do well enough out of sponsorship...plus, it won't hurt his profile either.

So he's hardly going out on a limb calling out a fighter he knows is on a different path and safe in the knowledge he'll still make career high money.

It's also fact that to date, he has never approached the Hattons formally...and that's come straight from Team Hattons lawyer.

So, it's all paper talk my friends...but like I said, I don't begrudge him for getting some of the limelight....he's still the second best welterweight we've got ;)

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Yeah there's an unbiased party.

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Well, it's in writing, so they could always take him to task on it if they felt it was libellous.











P.S. They haven't ;)

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;D

Well, it's in writing, so they could always take him to task on it if they felt it was libellous.











P.S. They haven't ;)

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It's a good thing lawyers never lie

Here's the interview actually...you make your own minds up, just after his 'I'll do it for free' promise, wether Juniors brain is working like fuck to dig his mouth out of the hole it's just made ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JfcJ...?topic=1405.15

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Well, it's in writing, so they could always take him to task on it if they felt it was libellous.











P.S. They haven't ;)

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It's a good thing lawyers never lie

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Witters camp have been posturing for years...but never stepped up to the plate...can't put it any plainer than that hombre.

Witter better be careful, Hatton may take the offer and he will look a dick for making it and when he gets beat.

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Witter better be careful, Hatton may take the offer and he will look a dick for making it and when he gets beat.

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Why would he look like a dick? He wants the fight and unlike Ricky, is obviously confident and not worried about losing.

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It will happen in 2009 like when Mayweather will face Cotto.

Hatton v Witter - WBC Light-Welterweight Title
Mayweather v Cotto - WBC Welterweight Title

Those two fights are fuckin enormous :o ;D

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So you mean it will never happen. ;)

Until Hatton fights Witter he can't even claim to be North West Counties champion. They can hold it at Man City's ground and call the show " Who's the Best in the North West ? "

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Witter better be careful, Hatton may take the offer and he will look a dick for making it and when he gets beat.

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Why would he look like a dick? He wants the fight and unlike Ricky, is obviously confident and not worried about losing.

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Witter is a professional and therefore boxing is his livelihood. He cannot afford to fight for free or peanuts because the fight will take a lot out of him win or loose. He needs to be compensated fairly for the fight.

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Witter better be careful, Hatton may take the offer and he will look a dick for making it and when he gets beat.

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Why would he look like a dick? He wants the fight and unlike Ricky, is obviously confident and not worried about losing.

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Witter is a professional and therefore boxing is his livelihood. He cannot afford to fight for free or peanuts because the fight will take a lot out of him win or loose. He needs to be compensated fairly for the fight.

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I truly believe there are still guys out there who are in it for the sport too and are willing to make some sacrifices to be well recognized and well remembered.

It's like Casamayor. I can't count how many guys in here hate him and want him out the game but although I'm not a fan of his, I love his willingness to fight all comers. Oh and by the way, he CAN fight. I've seen him live and he's a good crafty fighter.

I agree it can work for Witter to take the smaller share of the money because if he wins the risk will pay itself off, however he still needs to earn a living and he is sounding too desperate. All I am saying is, if Hatton accepts, Witter will be bitter about the money Hatton will be getting.

Back tracked like fuck there dint he ;D

"well erm...erm training expenses blah and erm can't disclose that right now and erm still some stuff to sort out erm....":smilie_pinoc:

Why doesn't he just make them an offer then?

Then when he beats Hatton, he can fulfil Brendan Ingle's promise....by knocking out Mayweather....

with his speed, power, strength, timing, accuracy, knowledge and will to win
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Why would he look like a dick? He wants the fight and unlike Ricky, is obviously confident and not worried about losing.

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Witter is a professional and therefore boxing is his livelihood. He cannot afford to fight for free or peanuts because the fight will take a lot out of him win or loose. He needs to be compensated fairly for the fight.

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I truly believe there are still guys out there who are in it for the sport too and are willing to make some sacrifices to be well recognized and well remembered.

It's like Casamayor. I can't count how many guys in here hate him and want him out the game but although I'm not a fan of his, I love his willingness to fight all comers. Oh and by the way, he CAN fight. I've seen him live and he's a good crafty fighter.

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If you think that's Junior Witter then you are severley misguided.



And if you think that is Junior Witter....you are again, seriously misguided.

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Just joking about the 2nd bit. He's made his name out of slagging off Ricky Hatton. His only big win is over Vivian Harris.....fucking Carlos Maussa knocked him out! It aint shit.
Junior is a good fighter. But there are also 5 or 6 other fighters at 140 who are at his standard. Don't let his confidence and awkward style fool you into thinking he's anything but a good fighter.

Scraping home against N'dou (only won because of the knockdowns), Kotelnik (actually scored it a draw) and Lynes (If it wasn't for the 12th Witter would have drawn) show to me that he is just a good fighter. Ko'ing Vivian Harris and constantly calling out Ricky Hatton does not make you a great fighter.

Witter shouldn't have to fight hatton for free.. hes earnt his shot and it stinks that Hatton is fighting Lazcano instead of him regardless of what his loyal fans want....

hell they will back hatton to the hilt but he dosnt return the favour unless his pockets get full.... one day the fans will open there eyes about Hatton and stop making excuses for his primadonna, money grabbing ways as of late.

Sorry Hatton fans but i needed to get that off my chest ;)

Hatton not fighting Witter stinks no matter what slant you put on it and Mayweather not fighting Cotto is just as bad.

open your eyes and minds this aint a hate thread just a frustrated fans rant ;)

Good post Saddo.

The "problem" with a lot of these Hatton fans is they don't remember back when these guys were Brit level and should have fought

Yeah I see what you're saying but you guys actlike thereis no bollocks from Juniors side of things. I'd love Hatton to call his bluff. I'm sorry but I highly doubt that when this fight does come off, Junior gets paid nothing.

I just wish they'd fight to be done with it. What does Witter have to do to get this fight? WIll the sanctioning bodies make this a mandatory in the near future? Just curious.

He said long ago he would never fight Witter because of trash talk Witter was using and that he didnt want to give him the big payday.

Hatton is stubborn, nothing will change his mind it seems on this so I don't think he will EVER fight Witter even if the money is huge for him.

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I just wish they'd fight to be done with it. What does Witter have to do to get this fight? WIll the sanctioning bodies make this a mandatory in the near future? Just curious.

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Witter should go after as many belts and as many top challengers as he can. Then the demand from the public for a fight with Hatton will grow.

Brits love a winner, so if Junior beats some big names they will start supporting him more even if he is a cabbage.

Brits love a winner - Totally wrong. People love Ricky Hatton because he is down to earth, respectful and the best boxer England has seen in a long time. Look at the support for Frank Bruno and tell me we love a winner.

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Brits love a winner - Totally wrong. People love Ricky Hatton because he is down to earth, respectful and the best boxer England has seen in a long time. Look at the support for Frank Bruno and tell me we love a winner.

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England v Australia Ashes when england won. Guys who played 1 test got MBE's, there were tickertape parades and documentaries, week long parties!

Compare that to when Australia win, nothing happens.

Joe Calzaghe is a good example. For all his achievments until recently he wasnt that well supported in the UK. He stops fighting bums, proves himself against some top contenders in Lacy and Kessler, and suddenly his popularity soars. His fights do bigger numbers, he makes more money, gets the big fights he wants, and even gets named sports personality of the year!

Good model for Witter to follow.

Hatton is hardly down to Earth anymore. He is just chasing money now, and wont prove that he is the best fighter England has in a long time by beating his nearest challenger in Witter.

By the way Lennox didnt fight that long ago, and his record is far better than Ricky's.....

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Good post Saddo.

The "problem" with a lot of these Hatton fans is they don't remember back when these guys were Brit level and should have fought

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Yeh i mean you'd think that if Junior was that desperate for the fight he would have at least made an offer :rolleyes:

Fact is Junior Witter knows he get's more publicity from publicly slagging off Hatton than he does from beating fighters like N'dou, Kotelnik, Harris etc...

Why hasn't he made an offer?

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I just wish they'd fight to be done with it. What does Witter have to do to get this fight? WIll the sanctioning bodies make this a mandatory in the near future? Just curious.

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He could make an offer.....

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Witter is a professional and therefore boxing is his livelihood. He cannot afford to fight for free or peanuts because the fight will take a lot out of him win or loose. He needs to be compensated fairly for the fight.

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I truly believe there are still guys out there who are in it for the sport too and are willing to make some sacrifices to be well recognized and well remembered.

It's like Casamayor. I can't count how many guys in here hate him and want him out the game but although I'm not a fan of his, I love his willingness to fight all comers. Oh and by the way, he CAN fight. I've seen him live and he's a good crafty fighter.

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If you think that's Junior Witter then you are severley misguided.



And if you think that is Junior Witter....you are again, seriously misguided.

;D


Just joking about the 2nd bit. He's made his name out of slagging off Ricky Hatton. His only big win is over Vivian Harris.....fucking Carlos Maussa knocked him out! It aint shit.
Junior is a good fighter. But there are also 5 or 6 other fighters at 140 who are at his standard. Don't let his confidence and awkward style fool you into thinking he's anything but a good fighter.

Scraping home against N'dou (only won because of the knockdowns), Kotelnik (actually scored it a draw) and Lynes (If it wasn't for the 12th Witter would have drawn) show to me that he is just a good fighter. Ko'ing Vivian Harris and constantly calling out Ricky Hatton does not make you a great fighter.

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Ricky is out of excuses and if he doesn't fight him, it's definitely fear.

I will raise this point once again.
Ricky has fought Tszyu and Mayweather.
Why would he be afraid of Witter?

We aw what he did against Tszyu, he launched himself head first in against one of the games top punchers!
Why would he fear Witter?

It is possible that he does not wish to chase Witter, who despite all his demands for this fight, would box defensively on the back foot.
At his age, maybe he feels that he has a lot to redeem and a fight against witter, which would surely be a boring ud, would do little to enhance his image or emboss his legacy?

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Witter is a professional and therefore boxing is his livelihood. He cannot afford to fight for free or peanuts because the fight will take a lot out of him win or loose. He needs to be compensated fairly for the fight.

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I truly believe there are still guys out there who are in it for the sport too and are willing to make some sacrifices to be well recognized and well remembered.

It's like Casamayor. I can't count how many guys in here hate him and want him out the game but although I'm not a fan of his, I love his willingness to fight all comers. Oh and by the way, he CAN fight. I've seen him live and he's a good crafty fighter.

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If you think that's Junior Witter then you are severley misguided.



And if you think that is Junior Witter....you are again, seriously misguided.

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Just joking about the 2nd bit. He's made his name out of slagging off Ricky Hatton. His only big win is over Vivian Harris.....fucking Carlos Maussa knocked him out! It aint shit.
Junior is a good fighter. But there are also 5 or 6 other fighters at 140 who are at his standard. Don't let his confidence and awkward style fool you into thinking he's anything but a good fighter.

Scraping home against N'dou (only won because of the knockdowns), Kotelnik (actually scored it a draw) and Lynes (If it wasn't for the 12th Witter would have drawn) show to me that he is just a good fighter. Ko'ing Vivian Harris and constantly calling out Ricky Hatton does not make you a great fighter.

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Ok since you wanna go there, if Vivian Harris is his biggest win then why is Hatton fighting Lazcano who lost a UD to Harris.

Come on man...the excuses are over and Hatton needs to step up or step down before he gets impeached.

I suppose you think Malignaggi is more deserving than Witter right? His biggest claim to fame is getting his face smashed in by Cotto.

I don't understand why people compare Hatton's opponents with Witter's, especially when they are trying to prove a point on Witter's behalf. Lets compare the two fighters - jab = witter; body punching = Hatton; combinations = both; attitude and experience = Hatton; chin = Hatton; finishing = Hatton. Hatton will definitely win, and he has no need to take this fight until he has finished fighting the best.

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I will raise this point once again.
Ricky has fought Tszyu and Mayweather.
Why would he be afraid of Witter?

We aw what he did against Tszyu, he launched himself head first in against one of the games top punchers!
Why would he fear Witter?

It is possible that he does not wish to chase Witter, who despite all his demands for this fight, would box defensively on the back foot.
At his age, maybe he feels that he has a lot to redeem and a fight against witter, which would surely be a boring ud, would do little to enhance his image or emboss his legacy?

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I have a theory Donny. It isnt necessarily right but it could be the reason Hatton dont wanna fight Witter.
True Hatton has fought Tszyu and PBF so why would he be scared of Witter. The thing about Tszyu and Hatton is that they are both great fighters and are future HOFers, losing to them probably wouldnt do a great deal of harm to your legacy because they are great champs.

The trouble with Witter is that he is not well known, is awkward as fuck and may just be good enough to beat Hatton on his best night. If this did occur it'd do massive damage to Hattons legacy and moneymaking ability. Also it would mean that Hatton would not be seen as Englsnds best fighter anymore.....
This is why fighting Witter may actually scare Hatton more than fighting PBF or Kostya. Remember just a theory.