Hatton's future according to his lawyer-Malignaggi in 2008, no Witter fight

[Memphis]

Im thinking the same way now. They're still trotting out the 'we wont let Witter get rich off Ricks back' line

And I thought it wasn't about the money

If its about the challenge fight the second best guy in the division.

[bornlivelife]

I dont know why people dont "get" this

Hatton is a man of principle and believes in not disrespecting other fighters - throughout the build up to Mayweather and Catillo (and every other fight) he has constantly praised his opponents abilities

He believes it is the noble art and that professionals should respect each other for what is a highly dangerous profession, where thousands try and few suceed

That is the reason he will not fight Witter - becasue he insulted him beyond all reasonableness (and secondary to that is that Witter has no fans/ brings no money to the table)

Honestly if someone had insulted YOU, would you then give them the biggest payday of their life - its nonsensical

[LEGION]

Well Ricky insulted Floyd after the Castillo fight, and he got his big money shot for it. Granted, he has always shown Floyd respect as far as his abilities, but saying that Floyd was a boring fighter was insulting. Unfortunately almost everyone is disrespectful to their peers these days. It is b.s. like you said, but nonetheless is happens almost every fight.

[Jody Lane]

From an American's point of view, it would seem that an all British match up of Hatton-Witter would be a natural. Unless Witter is capable of doing things like outbox Ricky.

[Mar]

Hatton not facing witter for money and other reasons makes a little sense but the lawyer saying ("Ricky will never fight Junior Witter, as long as he keeps attacking him in public," he is quoted as saying.) is really layla ali-ish. I hope that isn't really what he said if so i would be really really surprised. He makes 24/7 with one fighter and then says stop calling me names to another fighter is just really strange. What more of a reason do you have other than money i guess to fight another fighter. Say it aint so ricky.

[LEGION]

Hatton not facing witter for money and other reasons makes a little sense but the lawyer saying ("Ricky will never fight Junior Witter, as long as he keeps attacking him in public," he is quoted as saying.) is really layla ali-ish. I hope that isn't really what he said if so i would be really really surprised. He makes 24/7 with one fighter and then says stop calling me names to another fighter is just really strange. What more of a reason do you have other than money i guess to fight another fighter. Say it aint so ricky.

Maybe he hit that post harder than I thought................scrambled or over-easy

[fin]

bullshit,hatton's camp have never wanted the witter fight,they know it would be a nightmare,i always thought it was hatton's camp that didnt want it but know im beginning to think its really ricky,im a huge hatton fan but he's ducking junior big time....

[bornlivelife]

bullshit,hatton's camp have never wanted the witter fight,they know it would be a nightmare,i always thought it was hatton's camp that didnt want it but know im beginning to think its really ricky,im a huge hatton fan but he's ducking junior big time....

You are right Ricky is ducking Witter big time, but it is more than that he is ducking him FOR ALL TIME, simply because HE DOESNT LIKE HIM - Ricky is the champ, he can choose - what part of that dont you understand?

[Fenster]

I dont know why people dont "get" this

Hatton is a man of principle and believes in not disrespecting other fighters - throughout the build up to Mayweather and Catillo (and every other fight) he has constantly praised his opponents abilities

He believes it is the noble art and that professionals should respect each other for what is a highly dangerous profession, where thousands try and few suceed

That is the reason he will not fight Witter - becasue he insulted him beyond all reasonableness (and secondary to that is that Witter has no fans/ brings no money to the table)

Honestly if someone had insulted YOU, would you then give them the biggest payday of their life - its nonsensical

Fuck knows what build-up you were watcing?

Until knocking Ricky out Floyd never aimed anything but INSULTS towards him (for the past couple of years).

We were led to believe the fight happened because Floyd got pissed-off with Ricky keep INSULTING him calling a "boring fighter" etc

Would it have been OK for Floyd to say - "I'm not giving Hatton his biggest ever payday, he hurts my feelings keep insulting me?"

Hattons situation with Floyd and his stance towards Witter just makes him look a total hypocrite.

[Mar]

bullshit,hatton's camp have never wanted the witter fight,they know it would be a nightmare,i always thought it was hatton's camp that didnt want it but know im beginning to think its really ricky,im a huge hatton fan but he's ducking junior big time....

You are right Ricky is ducking Witter big time, but it is more than that he is ducking him FOR ALL TIME, simply because HE DOESNT LIKE HIM - Ricky is the champ, he can choose - what part of that dont you understand?

If floyd or anyone even remotely connected to his camp (even the guy at the 24 hour he works at floking towels) said such a thing you would never hear the end of it. Not liking someone isn't a reason to avoid giving him his shot, the governing bodies should be there to prevent this type of thing. You don't like him fine don't invite him over for new years but ducking and grabbing your ball running inside your house saying my mom said we can't play anymore is a shame. I don't know the whole story only what i've read so i hope this isn't really the case.

[Tito BHB]

Defend his IBO gainst whom? A confidence Builder?
A fight against Paulie isn't a bad thing, in fact i see it as a good step back up to the top for Ricky.

Frankly gavin rees is perfect

For a confidence builder..I can name at least five guys who would give him ten times a tougher fight then rees and rees holds a world title..Everyone wins lol

[Mr140]

Well god Ricky is fighting Paulie and i think Paulie is worse style for Ricky i see Pualie boxing Hatton to a UD and for Hatton to come to the us. I mean telll you the truth i would liek to see Witter to fight Paulie yet again think Paulie will be boxing his ears off. Paulie may have fists of feather but he has a chin of steel and a heart to go with it not to mention good boxing skills speed, good footwork and a very nice jab as well.

[Violent Demise]

I can't beleive how blatant Hattons ducking of Witter is!

Why would Hatton duck Witter?
He's a bigger stronger fighter, who's got more expierience, more physicality and more ability

Cuz he just got knocked the fuck out and his confidence is shot.

[Mr140]

WEll VD said it in a kind of rude way but he is right but i think Hatton win this fight. Then lose buy a close UD to PM and fight Witter then have Oscar give him abig payday and Hatton while proably be knocked into retirement in that fight but get alot of money in the process.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Torres Hatton would be a cracking fight.

I Like that idea!