Witter says he'd fight Hatton for Free

[eagle]

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?

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.

[Wright]

Witter is dangerous, there is no doubt about that. That said, he only has a puncher's chance against Hatton. There is no way that he boxes him to a decision. As much as some people want to see Hatton embarrassed (and I can't understand why), he will continue to be the best light-welterweight in the world for a while yet. I just wish that the man he won the title from had fans as classy as the fighter himself. Kostya has moved on; some people could learn a good lesson there.

[eagle]

Witter is dangerous, there is no doubt about that. That said, he only has a puncher's chance against Hatton. There is no way that he boxes him to a decision. As much as some people want to see Hatton embarrassed (and I can't understand why), he will continue to be the best light-welterweight in the world for a while yet. I just wish that the man he won the title from had fans as classy as the fighter himself. Kostya has moved on; some people could learn a good lesson there.

Kostyas fans never booed another countries national anthem.....

[donnydarkoIRL]

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..

True Both the Mayweather and Tszyu fights will be viewed as pluses for Hatton as he took on two legitimate "greats."

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.

I understand what you're sayning Eagle and agree somewhat.
But I know that Hatton believes he can beat Witter.
I feel the primary issue is, that at the moment Hatton is trying to publicise everyone he fights right now and he wants to look good.
In beating Witter, Hatton would be facing an oppoenet who would make him look horrible.
Witter's style, although in my opinion, not enough to beat Hatton, certainly has the potential to make Ricky look awkward, messy and perhaps slow.
Thats not the image Hatton wants to relay to the world audience.