Stick Witter in with him...

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 27 Jan 2004, 11:18

Omar Weis is out of his February 7 showdown with Sharmba Mitchell for the IBF interim light-welterweight title. He's too heavy to get down in time (apparently he weighs 153lbs). The search is on for a replacement. Come on Frankie. Stick Witter in there. He's training for a forthcoming European title shot and was in shape anyway because he pulled out of the proposed Kelson Pinto fight in December just a week before the fight (hand injury). I know you won't risk Hatton. Risk Witter. It's a high-profile opportunity that would have been grabbed years ago.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Jan 2004, 11:19

Or Eamomn. Witter vs Mitchell would be a horrible fight to watch.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 27 Jan 2004, 11:20

Wow. Golden opportunity for Hitter.

Mitchell has little power but good movement and handspeed. Witter's style could present definite problems.
Lets see Witter put himself inline for big money fights...

Hardhitters11 · Post by **Hardhitters11** » 27 Jan 2004, 11:41

I doubt if either Hatton or Witter could beat Mitchell right now but this would be a good chance for Witter and loss wouldnt be the end of the world for him.

Good chance for him here.

HH

mrbassie · Post by **mrbassie** » 27 Jan 2004, 12:09

yeah even if he lost in a watchable fight i might wipe the slate clean with the doodles

shakermaker · Post by **shakermaker** » 28 Jan 2004, 06:24

good idea but N'dou is supposed to be back on now.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 28 Jan 2004, 06:32

Yes and unfortunately it's Showtime as well, who break out in a rash at the thought of putting on another Witter fight.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » 28 Jan 2004, 07:54

It won't happen.
Witter is totally focused on his European challenge.

Loftgroov · Post by **Loftgroov** » 28 Jan 2004, 07:54

Throw Cotto straight in there!

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 28 Jan 2004, 10:23

i can't c the mitchell camp being mad enuff to risk him with someone like a witter or cotto.

he's what 33 and the undisputed champion has agreed to face him u don't risk that

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 28 Jan 2004, 17:51

As Kieran stated, it won't happen.
Mitchell faces Australian fireball Lovemore N'dou on February 7 at Bally's in Atlantic City.