Witter calling Hatton's bluff

[albsur2006]

Hatton came out and said that Witter priced himself out by asking for 30%. Now I don't know what to believe because Witter just came out and said the following on BScene:

"I'll fight Hatton for peanuts."


"This is not about the money - it's personal," Witter said. "The pay-day is not even close to what I was getting for going out to America. I would have got well over twice as much to fight Demetrius Hopkins over there. But I'm prepared to take it just to knock Hatton out for his cheek. It might be all about greed with some people but not me. If that's what they think I'm worth then fine I'll take it just for the chance to finally put Hatton into retirement."


Mick Hennessy said: "I spoke to Golden Boy Promotions in the early hours today and they told me that the Lazcano deal was not done yet. So my understanding is there is no contract signed between the two; the venue is not sorted as of today; HBO (American TV giants) have not confirmed they are covering it and it's not the fight the paying public want to see - which is Witter v Hatton. Junior is happy to jump in and take up their peanuts offer because he isn't greedy."

Hatton is a little bitch if he doesn't take the fight now. There are no excuses. This guy has been feeding off of Tszyu's name for three fucking years. I don't understand how Hatton is acting like he's the king of boxing after he just got KTFO. Personally, I think Hatton has a good shot at winning but this blatant ducking is making me think Hatton doesn't think he can beat Witter.

[Violent Demise]

Hatton fears Witter. That's become pretty obvious. All of Hatton's excuses are just that. Excuses. There is no good reason why Hatton won't fight Witter. Other than fear. Witter is ranked second in the 140 division. He has a title. And he's not over pricing himself. What's the fucking hold up?

[Dark Lord Al]

Hatton fears Witter. That's become pretty obvious. All of Hatton's excuses are just that. Excuses. There is no good reason why Hatton won't fight Witter. Other than fear. Witter is ranked second in the 140 division. He has a title. And he's not over pricing himself. What's the fucking hold up?

Well as much as i hate Witter , i must agree with you VD , this fight has to be made. Come on Ricky sign the contract.

[cpcompany]

Hatton fears Witter. That's become pretty obvious. All of Hatton's excuses are just that. Excuses. There is no good reason why Hatton won't fight Witter. Other than fear. Witter is ranked second in the 140 division. He has a title. And he's not over pricing himself. What's the fucking hold up?

I dont often agree with your opinions but you are spot on here. WItter is pretty much considered the number 2 to Hatton in the light welters.
Hattons excuse for not fighting Witter cos he doesnt deserve the pay day doesnt wash with me.
After losing to Mayweather, Hatton stated fighting wasnt about the money, but the challenge. Well Ricky, the public consider Witter to be the biggest challenge in your division, so get the fight made, wipe Witter out and that will be the end of it.

[LEGION]

Hatton fears Witter. That's become pretty obvious. All of Hatton's excuses are just that. Excuses. There is no good reason why Hatton won't fight Witter. Other than fear. Witter is ranked second in the 140 division. He has a title. And he's not over pricing himself. What's the fucking hold up?

Yeah, this is somewhat ridiculous. Hatton should just fight the dude and put him in his "place" for being so "disrespectful" for years. If Witter will fight him for these peanuts, then what the hell is Hatton's problem?

I really liked Ricky, but he seems to think he's some sort of legend that can dictate everything to his own liking. This loss to Mayweather, IMO, has shaken his intestinal fortitude to some degree, and I wonder what he'll look like in his next fight. He can't avoid Witter forever, or even his die-hard fans will question him sooner or later.

[leftylee]

Hatton WILL fight Witter, just when the time is right.

Why do you think he ain't fighting him this May??

Hatton is low in confidence from the loss whearas Witter has that style to cause Hatton problems and Witter is very confident and Hatton needs a win or two to get his confidence and belief back up and then Witter will get KNFO, it really is simple.

[bzkfn]

Hatton hasn't said he'll never fight him. Hatton pretty much said he will...just when he wants it.

I think if Ricky beats Paulie and Witter were to beat Rees or Torres, then Witter vs. Hatton will be massive.

I should point out though, that Witter is avoiding the fight with Wlad that I've been calling for for years.

[donnydarkoIRL]

In reality at this moment in time a fight with Witter would not be a smart move.
Ricky's style is well known, he uses every ounce of his physicality in order to win fights. Coming off a fight where he used everyhting he had only to be beaten, he has to have been feeling not only physically expended, but also emotionally and mentally drained.

It is therefore not unreasonable for him to take a confidence builder prior to stepping back in with legitimate world champions. Junior's style, although ion my opinion, not sufficient to beat Hatton, is capable of making Hatton look slow in Victory, is not a style Ricky want's to confront on anything less than a full tank and a equal reserve of confidence.
Fighters such as Zab Judah take booster fights after their losses in order to get up for greater fights, what makes my man Ricky any different?

I believe a fight with Witter should indeed happen, however Witter is foolish If he has indeed pulled out of a Hopkins fight as it would have been that win in my opinuion that would have secured him the Hatton fight with an adequate purse. Witter may indeed negotiate himself into a fight in which he fights for peanuts. That may be a plan of the Hatton team.


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[p4pking]

Hatton hasn't said he'll never fight him. Hatton pretty much said he will...just when he wants it.

I think if Ricky beats Paulie and Witter were to beat Rees or Torres, then Witter vs. Hatton will be massive.

I should point out though, that Witter is avoiding the fight with Wlad that I've been calling for for years.

I think that's completely untrue.. Maybe Hatton will need another win in order to get people excited, maybe... But I don't think it matters who Witter beats, the fight is already as big as it's going to be.. The 140 division just doesn't have any names that draw much public interest, besides Hatton. And that's why he feels like he can fight whatever bums he wants.

[Violent Demise]

Hatton WILL fight Witter, just when the time is right.

Why do you think he ain't fighting him this May??

Hatton is low in confidence from the loss whearas Witter has that style to cause Hatton problems and Witter is very confident and Hatton needs a win or two to get his confidence and belief back up and then Witter will get KNFO, it really is simple.

I don't doubt that at all. Let Witter get older (he's already 34) and become less of a threat. Than Hatton will jump at the chance to face him. That way he can add another shot fighter to his resume. It follows his career pattern. Hatton ain't following nobody. His best wins are against fighters past there primes. The only 2 fighters Hatton fought that were in there prime (Mayweather and Collazo) kicked his ass.

[Magoo]

Balls, how can you expect ricky to fight hatton after Mary Whatever? Ricky has just come from a loss to pfp champ. It would look like he ran off home for a domestic fight cause he couldn't hack it at international level.

Fuck Witter.

xcuse my french

[leftylee]

I don't doubt that at all. Let Witter get older (he's already 34) and become less of a threat. Than Hatton will jump at the chance to face him. That way he can add another shot fighter to his resume. It follows his career pattern. Hatton ain't following nobody. His best wins are against fighters past there primes. The only 2 fighters Hatton fought that were in there prime (Mayweather and Collazo) kicked his ass.

As far as am concerned Collazo never kicked Hatton's ass, I admit Hatton nearly got KNFO in that last round but look at the way I used the word "Nearly" beacuse it never happened. Hatton showed his determination and courage coming through that last round and despite him having a matter of weeks to train and the bout was at welterweight against a tricky southpaw, then for Hatton to win by UD and floor Collazo in the process is a big achievemnet.

I've got every Hatton fight on DVD and I've watched them all a number of times and where you say "He can add another shot fighter to his resume" is bullshit VD coz Hatton ain't fought nobody shot. Watch the Castillo fight again and notice how in the 3rd Castillo clearly won that round and so Hatton was not fully dominating going to the 4th round (Where he KO'd Castillo which Mayweather could not do in 24 rounds )

Carlos Maussa was in his prime after KO'ing Harris and only losing to Cotto on cuts yet Hatton KO'd him in 9.

Kosta Tzsyu destroyed Sharmba Mitchell 6/7 months before Hatton and was number 2 P4P so how on earth was he shot ??

Let's remmeber Hatton has fought 4 world champions (2 in a division where he ain't comfortable) and beat 3 of them KO'ing 2 and who has Witter fought

Witter only deserves a ring with Hatton to carry in his Ring Light-Welter belt

You can say what you want about Hatton but he is the bravest boxer on the planet and that is a fact!!!

Floyd Mayweather had to use dirty tactics to beat Hatton, a natural 140 pounder, so what does that say about him??

[Majesty]

Hatton WILL fight Witter, just when the time is right.

Why do you think he ain't fighting him this May??

Because he's waiting for Witter to start slipping. The moment Witter doesnt have that aura of invincibility Hatton will fight him. Sad thing is if Witter has a rough time in his next fight then it will take some steam off the fight

[leftylee]

Because he's waiting for Witter to start slipping. The moment Witter doesnt have that aura of invincibility Hatton will fight him. Sad thing is if Witter has a rough time in his next fight then it will take some steam off the fight

[Bukom Battler]

I believe that Hatton will fight Witter next year when he has a title. It should at that point be a unification bout.

As for Witter I can not believe Hopkins has pulled out. I think he knows he will be destroyed by Witter so has come out with the convenient promotional dispute excuse. What now for Witter?

He should forget hatton for now as I believe that Hatton's camp will try and make it next year if Witter is still WBC champ.