Witter fans????

[hackey]

Don't get me wrong Saddo, nothing would give me more pleasure, but I don't like the way Witter deludes himself about things. Hatton has come off the first defeat of his career, so a tricky fight is never gonna happen as his next matchup.
Secondly, Witter's fans and Witter seem to imply that Hatton is afraid of Witter which based on the fights he has taken on thus far in his career is out of order.
Thirdly, Witter does not seem to grasp the sad truth that boxing is a business and as such, marketability is important. As much as saddo's is well know, I doubt we'd be able to fill the MEN. That leaves it to Joe public to get interested and I just don't see it happening that's all.

[p4pking]

Don't get me wrong Saddo, nothing would give me more pleasure, but I don't like the way Witter deludes himself about things. Hatton has come off the first defeat of his career, so a tricky fight is never gonna happen as his next matchup.
Secondly, Witter's fans and Witter seem to imply that Hatton is afraid of Witter which based on the fights he has taken on thus far in his career is out of order.
Thirdly, Witter does not seem to grasp the sad truth that boxing is a business and as such, marketability is important. As much as saddo's is well know, I doubt we'd be able to fill the MEN. That leaves it to Joe public to get interested and I just don't see it happening that's all.

Who else is he going to fight in a bigger event though? Especially if it were to take place in the UK, Witter could easily be the best opponent for him from a financial standpoint. The only other big fight I've even heard discussed involving Hatton was against Pacquiao. And that's not too likely imo.. Neither is Hatton fighting any good welter's again. Doesn't leave a lot on the table if you ask me. I think fans like you suggesting he should just ride off into the sunset fighting handpicked opponents is a lot more unreasonable than people who want to see him fight arguably the only other top fighter in his division sometime soon.. If he doesn't, really what big fights do you see him taking to end his career? Should he just go out on the same note he rose to prominence? Maybe he should get back with Frank Warren FFS.

[hackey]

I don't deny that it could be a great fight, but the timing is not right for it now, maybe August/September. I just can't face 6 months of jibes on the forums when Hatton hasn't done anything wrong

[Saddo]

I don't deny that it could be a great fight, but the timing is not right for it now, maybe August/September. I just can't face 6 months of jibes on the forums when Hatton hasn't done anything wrong

hahahah hazards of being a hatton fan mate take the good with the bad or just step back and say hey i'm a big fan of Rickys and its a shame the Witter fight aint happening.. but always be true to your heart as well as being a fan... simple

i feel this is a massive PR mistake for Ricky not taking on Witter... hes came off a loss and a Witter win would

A) Make him money ALOT of money as i feel he would rightly so get the lions share.

B) put him on a high as the best in the UK

and if he lost he can always count his millions and retire

[Fenster]

It's silly to keep playing the "Witters not worthy" card.

Ask 100 people in the street who Kosyta Tsyzu or Castillo or the other 40 odd fighters he's beaten are - you'd get zero answers.

Witter is FAR more known in the UK than Hatton has conned you lovers to believe.

And some people (Hatton especially) have OBVIOUSLY rated Witter for a long long time.

[hackey]

It's silly to keep playing the "Witters not worthy" card.

Ask 100 people in the street who Kosyta Tsyzu or Castillo or the other 40 odd fighters he's beaten are - you'd get zero answers.

Witter is FAR more known in the UK than Hatton has conned you lovers to believe.

And some people (Hatton especially) have OBVIOUSLY rated Witter for a long long time.

I didn't say he wasn't worthy and you make a fair point about Castillo and Tszyu, I just think he should be a little bit patient and give Ricky no other option, in another fight that'll probably be the case.

p.s i'm not a fanboy, just an open minded fan

[THE THIRD MAN]

There are Witter fans?

[leftylee]

There are Witter fans?

Yes and they don't know what they're talking about.

[ono]

For the 100th time, he will fight him.

He's not ducking him and he's not scared of him.

He's letting the fight brew just a little bit longer. Once Hatton's reputation is back to somewhere near it was before the Mayweather fight, and once Witter has made another big statement (like the Harris fight) the fight will happen.

Witter is deserving of his shot, but given Hatton's immesnse popularity and Witter's increasing fan base and popularity, the fight has the potential to be even bigger than Benn and Eubank....if it's made at the correct time.

The correct time is when Hatton's reputation has been repaired and when Witter is recognizable by the avergae sports fan in the UK.

Wether you agree or not, that's whats happening. Financially it will be great for both of them.

[Fenster]

I didn't say he wasn't worthy and you make a fair point about Castillo and Tszyu, I just think he should be a little bit patient and give Ricky no other option, in another fight that'll probably be the case.

p.s i'm not a fanboy, just an open minded fan

Fair enough mate.

Just a shame that the latest excuse for Hatton to dodge Witter is - he's too dangerous.

One minute he's not worthy now he's too good. Funny old game.

[Saddo]

Don't get me wrong Saddo, nothing would give me more pleasure, but I don't like the way Witter deludes himself about things. Hatton has come off the first defeat of his career, so a tricky fight is never gonna happen as his next matchup.
Secondly, Witter's fans and Witter seem to imply that Hatton is afraid of Witter which based on the fights he has taken on thus far in his career is out of order.
Thirdly, Witter does not seem to grasp the sad truth that boxing is a business and as such, marketability is important. As much as saddo's is well know, I doubt we'd be able to fill the MEN. That leaves it to Joe public to get interested and I just don't see it happening that's all.

have to dissagree mate Hatton has filled the MEN facing far more unknown fighters that Witter..... make no mistake Hatton is the draw but i dont think there is one hatton or witter fan that wouldn't turn up for this fight it would be one of the biggest UK events we have had for along time and that would prob be down to hattons popularity but it would also have alot to do with the fact he was fighting Witter.

this fight aint happning because Ricky dont want it i dont think he is scared i feel it is more of the fact Ricky really dosnt like Witter... and to me that is a big shame for all his fans who deep down want to see this fight more than any now.

before Mayweather i wanted to see...

Mayweather
Cotto
or
Witter

Mayweather he fell short no shame in that but i really would not want to see him fight Cotto and i feel he would get beaten badly... so Witter for me is the best option.

and i dont want him to take an easy fight as he would have no motivation and an unmotavated Hatton aint good.

there is also the comparison with Naz... top of his game then got beaten by a great fighter and came back with a crap mismatch... lost all motivation because the fans didnt turn up in there thousands to support him and just dissapeared.

belive me mate Hattons next choice of opponent is very important MORSO FOR RICKY