In actuality I don't give credit to Ree's for negotiating this fight at all.
The morning of December 10th Enzo Calzaghe issued a statement saying they weren't eligible for a Hatton fight yet. It seemed they were open as soon as it appeared Hatton was going in other directions.

When negotiations between Rees and Hatton opened, Terms were proposed which Ray Hatton demed unworkable and said that Ricky would not fight him under said terms.
Do you think this behaviour is demonstrative of a man willing to fight the best?

Rees has been fortunate to achieve what he has. However,neither the general public nor the boxing faithful are under the illusion that he is possessed of anything extraordinary or any reasonable level of skill.

I believe Hatton by taking this fight is lowering himself though. The public are aware that Ree's is nothing special and the match up would be viewed with wide scepticism. Should Holt/Hopkins/Lazcano or even Peterson step up and take the title from Rees it would serve to make a much more attractive and respected fight.

I have said from an early stage that Torres is the route to be taken. A dangerous fighter who can be outboxed or smothered, is both an achievable goal and a huge confidence booster. Although he possess great Power Torres is pretty inconsistent, yet still respected. Hatton would do well to take his title before moving on to his main rivals, Witter and Malignaggi.

That is my personal outlook.