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Junior's fight has gone largely under the radar.
Not surprising as the guy seems to inspire the least interest of all the high level UK boxers.
I've never been a huge Witter fan and have even expressed great dislike for him at times, because of his media tactics. However having thought about it, I'd greatly like to see him regain a championship and receive a little appreciation.
He may not be a great fighter, but he is good and a positive individual.
I'll be shouting for him from now on.
Tough fight for him at this stage of his career. He'll need a KO to win.
Shame it's not on TV.
Don't think he'll have much success on Saturday, story of 2 fighters going in 2 different directions with their career. Alexander is legit and will win imo.
I see what you mean with this one donny...with Hatton about for Witter to constantly rant on about, he antagonised a lot of people including me, who took a dislike to him. Now that Hatton's gone, and he's still not getting much attention, I kind of feel sorry for him. He's a decent boxer, and we'll see how he comes out of this one on Saturday.
Lord knows Britain needs another champion after the exodus of belts from these shores!
I hope Witter wins just to hear the excuses from Warren/Khan and Hatton why they will not fight him.
I think Witter was offered the Khan fight when Kotelnik originally pulled out.. it was obviously ultra short notice and he had this WBC shot lined up.
Be interesting if Witter gets offered Khan again should he win. I would bet not.
How good is Alexander? I've never seen him fight.
witter was saying in the paper that ricky hatton will forever be remembered as the man who dodged him, is this man insane, no one knows who witter is
he is good but he is mechanical. Like the way Berto looks like everything he does is sorta programmed into him like a robotic jerky speed? Thats basically Devon Alexander, he fights like he was manufactured somewhere. I think Witter should beat him. If Witter doesn't come in like he did against Bradley.Quote:
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It looks like it might not even be a world title fight.
I feel a bit sorry for Witter even though he has not made things easy for himself over the years.
Fights not going to decision anyway. But seriously what the hell ??? So basically it said all three judges are gonna be from the USA and they refuse to replace one with a foreigner?Quote:
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Yeah I don't think it's gonna happen but the way things are going Witter had better not let this go to decision.
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Originally Posted by Drago
In fairness it was the worst case of ducking in recent times, Hatton only got
away with it because of his fanbase, I'd like to see Witter win this, I think he'd take Khan out as well, Hatton still wouldnt fight him though...
Why has Alexanders people rejected the commisions decision for the judges ?? Surely this is an advantage if anything for him?
personally i think witters an asshole
How you doing Paddy havent seen you about for a couple of weeks you ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
yes mate been sound,what about yourself.just got my laptop back today its been in the repair shop for a couple of weeks, ive got a bit of catching up to do. ive missed coming on here to be honest. cant believe vernon forrest has just been shot up, also like to say what a good show the khan bill was the other weekend, id start some threads about it but i dont want to go over old ground, bit gutted about the hall fight, props to small tho,thought all the olympians looked great, they all seem to be coming on strongQuote:
Originally Posted by skel1983How you doing Paddy havent seen you about for a couple of weeks you ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
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Originally Posted by paddy448yes mate been sound,what about yourself.just got my laptop back today its been in the repair shop for a couple of weeks, ive got a bit of catching up to do. ive missed coming on here to be honest. cant believe vernon forrest has just been shot up, also like to say what a good show the khan bill was the other weekend, id start some threads about it but i dont want to go over old ground, bit gutted about the hall fight, props to small tho,thought all the olympians looked great, they all seem to be coming on strongQuote:
Originally Posted by skel1983How you doing Paddy havent seen you about for a couple of weeks you ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
Good stuff mate, yes shame for Hall but props to Small, did you hear Hall has left Hughes after that fight after being with him since 13, so i guess something wasnt rite there.
yeah i heard hes gone with karl ince mate, heard hall say that it was time for a change, who nos what went on, something about him being over trained or something, he did look very pedestrian to be fair, i dont want to take nothing away from small tho he did what he had to do, dont want to go off topic here but what did u think off khans performanceQuote:
Originally Posted by skel1983Quote:
Originally Posted by paddy448yes mate been sound,what about yourself.just got my laptop back today its been in the repair shop for a couple of weeks, ive got a bit of catching up to do. ive missed coming on here to be honest. cant believe vernon forrest has just been shot up, also like to say what a good show the khan bill was the other weekend, id start some threads about it but i dont want to go over old ground, bit gutted about the hall fight, props to small tho,thought all the olympians looked great, they all seem to be coming on strongQuote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
Good stuff mate, yes shame for Hall but props to Small, did you hear Hall has left Hughes after that fight after being with him since 13, so i guess something wasnt rite there.
Gonna have to disagree with you on this one, the only reason that Witter was even in the same frame as Hatton was that he was nearly world level and that he was at the same weight.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Drago
In fairness it was the worst case of ducking in recent times, Hatton only got
away with it because of his fanbase, I'd like to see Witter win this, I think he'd take Khan out as well, Hatton still wouldnt fight him though...
Since Witter got hold of his belt, Hatton's always been looking at bigger and brighter stars than Witter. Witter's main problem is that he has no fanbase at all, so he has to go through the mainstream rankings, as he doesn't bring the attraction of fans and money to the table. Hatton fills out the City of Manchester stadium and gets dragged to Las Vegas, Witter's fighting at the Doncaster Dome, and travelling to the States to Rancho Mirage.....
That's a bit off Rhun.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhunGonna have to disagree with you on this one, the only reason that Witter was even in the same frame as Hatton was that he was nearly world level and that he was at the same weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilQuote:
Originally Posted by Drago
In fairness it was the worst case of ducking in recent times, Hatton only got
away with it because of his fanbase, I'd like to see Witter win this, I think he'd take Khan out as well, Hatton still wouldnt fight him though...
Since Witter got hold of his belt, Hatton's always been looking at bigger and brighter stars than Witter. Witter's main problem is that he has no fanbase at all, so he has to go through the mainstream rankings, as he doesn't bring the attraction of fans and money to the table. Hatton fills out the City of Manchester stadium and gets dragged to Las Vegas, Witter's fighting at the Doncaster Dome, and travelling to the States to Rancho Mirage.....
Their rivalry started when they were at Brit title level (2000). Witter may not have a huge fanbase but do fighters like Lazcano? As you said Hatton fills out the City of Manchester stadium - it doesn't/didn't matter who's in the other corner. The only justifiable fighters Hatton fought that were better, more "deserving" than Witter were Tszyu, Castillo, Mayweather and Pac.
He ducked Witter bad.
I think Witter will take this one. He is a really awkward fighter and if he is on top of his game will take a UD for me.
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Originally Posted by FensterThat's a bit off Rhun.Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhunGonna have to disagree with you on this one, the only reason that Witter was even in the same frame as Hatton was that he was nearly world level and that he was at the same weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil
Since Witter got hold of his belt, Hatton's always been looking at bigger and brighter stars than Witter. Witter's main problem is that he has no fanbase at all, so he has to go through the mainstream rankings, as he doesn't bring the attraction of fans and money to the table. Hatton fills out the City of Manchester stadium and gets dragged to Las Vegas, Witter's fighting at the Doncaster Dome, and travelling to the States to Rancho Mirage.....
Their rivalry started when they were at Brit title level (2000). Witter may not have a huge fanbase but do fighters like Lazcano? As you said Hatton fills out the City of Manchester stadium - it doesn't/didn't matter who's in the other corner. The only justifiable fighters Hatton fought that were better, more "deserving" than Witter were Tszyu, Castillo, Mayweather and Pac.
He ducked Witter bad.
yep Hatton could have fought Witter many times but fought less guys instead, also Witter would have fought for next to nothing just to get the fight so Hatton would have made huge money in a fight that would have been huge in Britian. fact is if any other fighter had ducked a guy like that they would have been slated, but because everyone loved Hatton they bought his bullshit excuses...
Really like alexanders chances in this one and think he`ll take a decision over a faded witter in a horrible 12 round contest
thankfully the night will be saved by a very good main event