Quote Originally Posted by erics44 View Post

why would witter have been a shocking opponent?

only 3 fights ago he was world champ with 3 defenses or something

what pedigree does ortiz have?
Well he hasn't fought in a year and half and has said himself he can't physically make 140 anymore. He'd also be 37 by the time the fight comes round, and after such a long lay off that won't be a good thing. He's not particularly relevant now, in his last fight he lost to Alexander who we've all seen isn't at the level required to be at the top of the 140 division yet. And he also lost to Bradley, so I don't see any sense in taking on someone that 2 of your main rivals have already beaten... I just think it would have been a bad fight to make. He's fading, if not shot, has had a long lay off and would be very weight drained. I'm glad it wasn't made.