Witter v Hatton - Does it still need to happen?

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 11 May 2008, 21:49

Though it is even less likely to occur now is this a fight you still need to see?

Flav1 · Post by **Flav1** » 11 May 2008, 22:00

No, it never needed to happen. Hatton still has massive US appeal and fighting and a fight with Bradley, Hopkins or Malignaggi would be more interesting.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 11 May 2008, 22:38

It's lost all its appeal in my opinion.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 12 May 2008, 02:00

Whre is the option

Hatton was just waiting for Witter to lose so he could have another excuse.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 12 May 2008, 03:14

Not interested in the slightest, now. I'm not even sure he could beat Torres/Holt.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 12 May 2008, 10:15

Witter mucked it up, unfortunately. It could have been a huge fight, but not now.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 12 May 2008, 10:16

I'd still like to see it down the road... maybe a comeback fight for Hatton after losing to the DLH vs Mayweather II winner.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 12 May 2008, 10:22

Witter will be 40 and still calling Hatton out.

As Bradley himself said in his interview, Witter was more concerned with Hatton than him, and look where it's got him.

He's blown it.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 12 May 2008, 10:29

Flav1 wrote:No, it never needed to happen. Hatton still has massive US appeal and fighting and a fight with Bradley, Hopkins or Malignaggi would be more interesting.

As a Brit, I'd still love to see it. If Witter fought like he did on Saturday though, he'd get destroyed.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 12 May 2008, 11:01

I'd watch It defo, but nah, Witter needs to focus on his own career as he focuses too much on Hatton more than his opponents.

EddieShredder · Post by **EddieShredder** » 12 May 2008, 11:04

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Not interested in the slightest, now. I'm not even sure he could beat Torres/Holt.

Agreed..... and as for Witter, he wouldn't stand a chance with either

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 12 May 2008, 12:24

I'd still want to see it, still a better fight than Malignaggi who lost his last fight wider than Junior lost to Bradley

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 12 May 2008, 17:37

Ant Evans wrote:
DG. wrote:Whre is the option

Hatton was just waiting for Witter to lose so he could have another excuse.

Give it up, DG. The jig is over. Hold your hands up and admit the ladyboy lookalike can't box and lucked onto a plastic title.

The fight was never going to happen.

Haton made sure of that.

Excuse after excuse!

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 13 May 2008, 06:57

i still think witter beats hatton, im not sure why you guys cant see that hatton peaked 3 years ago !!!

witter KO's hatton.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 13 May 2008, 07:00

How, on watching Saturday's performance, can you say that?

Bradley is a B-rate version of Hatton, have you been drinking this morning Rhino?!

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 13 May 2008, 07:06

Captain Hook wrote:How, on watching Saturday's performance, can you say that?

Bradley is a B-rate version of Hatton, have you been drinking this morning Rhino?!

I'd say D-rate. I was unimpressed by Bradley...which just goes to show how bad Junior was.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 13 May 2008, 07:09

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:
Captain Hook wrote:How, on watching Saturday's performance, can you say that?

Bradley is a B-rate version of Hatton, have you been drinking this morning Rhino?!
I'd say D-rate. I was unimpressed by Bradley...which just goes to show how bad Junior was.

I do see Rhino's point, though. How many times has boxer A and B met, B lost, then fought C (who's better than A) and beaten them.

Next week, fractions

Witter is a poor man's Mayweather (okay a brassic version), but I do think he'd perform better against Hatton as he'd be more up for it.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 13 May 2008, 07:09

I won't argue with that to be honest.....he was nothing special, watched the fight again twice since Saturday and he doesn't get any better!

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 13 May 2008, 07:50

rhino222 wrote:i still think witter beats hatton, im not sure why you guys cant see that hatton peaked 3 years ago !!!

witter KO's hatton.

Has Junior hit his peak yet Rhino?

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 13 May 2008, 11:33

Rhino does have a point and Witter would be different for Hatton. Hatton is also coming off a loss too remember (Although he may be in deniel himself).The fact is Witter did look shite the other night but Bradley done well. If Witter can take a shot like he did in the sixth and get up then Hatton may not have the one punch power to finish him either. Hatton won't be able to constantly attack Witter and may get frustrated out of the fight. Witter can handle a come forward one-dimensioned brawler like Hatton better than Hatton can handle slick boxers with a dig as we know.
THta could be the key for the fight.

Rhino might be slightly brave with his prediction but I doo see his point.

It won't happen now though as Hatton has prayed for and been granted his excuse by Witter getting beat.

Fact is Hatton will forever be remembered for avoiding him when he was WBC Champion so that won't change as far as his so-called legacy is concerned.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 13 May 2008, 11:51

Captain Hook wrote:How, on watching Saturday's performance, can you say that?

Bradley is a B-rate version of Hatton, have you been drinking this morning Rhino?!

Bradley isnt like Hatton, since when did Hatton sit back and counter, slip shots, patiently figure out his opponent? And even jab and throw straight punches

Bradley would usually throw more shots but when your fighting a counter puncher you can not

Blue · Post by **Blue** » 13 May 2008, 14:05

boxingchat wrote:Rhino does have a point and Witter would be different for Hatton. Hatton is also coming off a loss too remember (Although he may be in deniel himself).The fact is Witter did look shite the other night but Bradley done well. If Witter can take a shot like he did in the sixth and get up then Hatton may not have the one punch power to finish him either. Hatton won't be able to constantly attack Witter and may get frustrated out of the fight. Witter can handle a come forward one-dimensioned brawler like Hatton better than Hatton can handle slick boxers with a dig as we know.
THta could be the key for the fight.

Rhino might be slightly brave with his prediction but I doo see his point.

It won't happen now though as Hatton has prayed for and been granted his excuse by Witter getting beat.

Fact is Hatton will forever be remembered for avoiding him when he was WBC Champion so that won't change as far as his so-called legacy is concerned.

Right on, Mr. Chat!

Looky all the nut huggers coming out of the woodwork with a sigh of relief.

Thanks to the "chicken", we will never know who the best Brit was the last 8 years.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 13 May 2008, 14:31

Blue wrote:
boxingchat wrote:Rhino does have a point and Witter would be different for Hatton. Hatton is also coming off a loss too remember (Although he may be in deniel himself).The fact is Witter did look shite the other night but Bradley done well. If Witter can take a shot like he did in the sixth and get up then Hatton may not have the one punch power to finish him either. Hatton won't be able to constantly attack Witter and may get frustrated out of the fight. Witter can handle a come forward one-dimensioned brawler like Hatton better than Hatton can handle slick boxers with a dig as we know.
THta could be the key for the fight.

Rhino might be slightly brave with his prediction but I doo see his point.

It won't happen now though as Hatton has prayed for and been granted his excuse by Witter getting beat.

Fact is Hatton will forever be remembered for avoiding him when he was WBC Champion so that won't change as far as his so-called legacy is concerned.
Right on, Mr. Chat!
Looky all the nut huggers coming out of the woodwork with a sigh of relief.
Thanks to the "chicken", we will never know who the best Brit was the last 8 years.

Exactly!

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 14 May 2008, 10:29

Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:
Captain Hook wrote:How, on watching Saturday's performance, can you say that?

Bradley is a B-rate version of Hatton, have you been drinking this morning Rhino?!
Bradley isnt like Hatton, since when did Hatton sit back and counter, slip shots, patiently figure out his opponent? And even jab and throw straight punches

Bradley would usually throw more shots but when your fighting a counter puncher you can not

Will you kindly just scroll past my posts pal because you just don't get it. You're entitled to an opinion but it's horse shit.

On watching that fight again do you think Timothy Bradley "patiently figured out" Junior Witter?!

What, by running in with his head and throwing looping hooks for 12 rounds?

Bradley is limited, very limited. You think he's better than Hatton?

I'm amazed that on a British Boxing forum arguably our best fighter in the last 10 years (along with JC) gets such stick. And what's with the editor sticking his nose in and slating Hatton fans?

Stick to the Yank side of things, Blue...

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » 14 May 2008, 10:31

PS I'm not even a big Hatton fan but the bloke doesn't deserve the abuse and criticism he gets on here.

Witer gets found out in half-empty arena and he still gets more props!

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