Junior Witter/Devon Alexander

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 31 Jul 2009, 06:09

Riddick Blowe wrote:Guys, this fight is clearly not going ahead.

what's the latest then?

they should still fight each other.

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 31 Jul 2009, 06:44

Surely Mick, Don, Jose and the CASC can smooth this over by tomorrow? I can't see how anyone gains anything if they don't.

ALI · Post by **ALI** » 31 Jul 2009, 07:01

Any news on this, has it been sorted out yet?

I hope for both fighters sake they get to fight for the title!

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 31 Jul 2009, 07:40

adam/banjo

agree with both of you

adam i was ringside agree they were close-ish rounds

but i also agree with banjo, I would really struggle to give witter any more than 4 rounds, 5 max. with the KD i felt it was a clear win for Bradley

as soon as bradley realised he had just enough speed and defence to negate Jr's occasional attempts at offence it gave him obvious heart and he started to force the pace.

i really liked his performance in this fight, looked better than anyone has looked against Witter, IMO>

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 31 Jul 2009, 08:15

Spud wrote:I think he is past his best - but I really want him to win!!!

I'll 2nd that Spud, my fear is that the judges won't like Witters style, they like boxers to come forward over there in the US.
Hopefully Witter will take the decision out of the judges hands by winning KO

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 31 Jul 2009, 08:28

I can't see Witter taking this without the WBC belt on the line.

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 31 Jul 2009, 08:36

DavidPayne wrote:I can't see Witter taking this without the WBC belt on the line.

Na he might as well, remember what the main event is: Bradley vs Campbell. If Witter can win in style, surely it will set up a fight with the winner of Campbell-Bradley regardless of whether he has the WBC strap or not. Also would he really throw away the Showtime exposure this close to fight time? Plus with the way old Jose works, I could easily see Junior "instated" as champion if he beats Alexander. Or at the very worst get another shot straight away.

El Raincoat · Post by **El Raincoat** » 31 Jul 2009, 08:55

Heck of a pularvar. Still a great fight, a real crossroads fight for Witter and a coming of age fight for Alexander. Without the title it seems like a lot of risk verses little reward.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 31 Jul 2009, 08:57

black panther wrote: Plus with the way old Jose works, I could easily see Junior "instated" as champion if he beats Alexander. Or at the very worst get another shot straight away.

hmm, i know what you mean but that kind of treatment for Witter would be much more likely if he was a DK fighter

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 31 Jul 2009, 09:09

overhand_right wrote:Says a lot about a fighter when his best win is over Vivian Harris - after Harris had been whacked by Carlos Maussa of all people. Lord have mercy!

Says a lot about a fighter when his best win is over Kostya Tyszu - after Kostya Tyszu had been whacked by Vince 'Crackhead' Phillips of all people. Lord have mercy!

D

boxingchat · Post by **boxingchat** » 31 Jul 2009, 09:41

The WBC are backing the Brit, not Don KIng. They are saying that it's too one sided and want the Brit judge to work.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 31 Jul 2009, 09:46

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
my heart bleeds for the lad it really does.

DD

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 31 Jul 2009, 09:47

boxingchat wrote:The WBC are backing the Brit, not Don KIng. They are saying that it's too one sided and want the Brit judge to work.

As long as the Brit judge is not in the pocket of the WBC/Don King then I say GET A BRITISH guy in there!

DD

lurkyshaka · Post by **lurkyshaka** » 31 Jul 2009, 10:24

Why the f*ck are people taking it in turns to bash two of our best fighters in recent years?

Both Ricky and Junior have done the business on the world stage and we as Brits should collectively be proud of them both. Frankly its a bit sickening when i see British folk laughing at a photo of a prone Hatton.

I have enough of Americans pulling our fighters apart, without having to listen to my own countrymen doing it.

When Junior Witter fights at the weekend i hope he kicks shit out of Devon Alexander, When/if Ricky Hatton fights again i'll hope he kicks shit out of whoever he faces. If Ricky and Junior ever do meet in a ring then of course i'll have my favourite, but till then i want to see both do well.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 31 Jul 2009, 10:26

lurkyshaka wrote:Why the f*ck are people taking it in turns to bash two of our best fighters in recent years?

.

with hitman_hatton and DG it's a pathological issue both of them have.

lurkyshaka · Post by **lurkyshaka** » 31 Jul 2009, 10:49

The way i'm reading this...the WBC are actually correct here.

The system in America is clearly f*cked up and open to allegations of corruption. Of course a British judge should be used.
Better yet why not just have 4 completely neutral officials? Course that'd be too straightforward for this sport.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 31 Jul 2009, 10:52

YET ANOTHER good fight that might end up being arsed up.

fornicate this shit, I'm going home.

gemmell · Post by **gemmell** » 31 Jul 2009, 11:24

DONKEY KING is a disgrace to boxing..just like lennox vs holyfield lennox got robbed i wouldn't be suprised if witter gets robbed! Junior Witter is a very unlucky person he never gets it easy!!

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 31 Jul 2009, 11:37

Why do they let American judges and referees officiate a fight involving an American? Same over here when you have British refs and judges officiating a bout involving a Brit.

Shouldn't they be neutral?

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 31 Jul 2009, 11:44

banjo wrote:Why do they let American judges and referees officiate a fight involving an American? Same over here when you have British refs and judges officiating a bout involving a Brit.

Shouldn't they be neutral?

Is a professional referee likely to show bias just because the fighter is from his country..

Well, look at Italy...

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 31 Jul 2009, 12:01

Banjo,
I think this problem is with the California State Commission not boxing generally in America.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 31 Jul 2009, 13:18

Counter-puncher wrote:
lurkyshaka wrote:Why the f*ck are people taking it in turns to bash two of our best fighters in recent years?

.
with hitman_hatton and DG it's a pathological issue both of them have.

he's the one that lowers the tone by putting in pictures of hatton getting sparked.

i argue that no one cares about title belts anymore and witter was a fool to turn down the khan fight.

this is another nail in the coffin of the sanctioning bodies.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 31 Jul 2009, 13:20

black panther wrote:
DavidPayne wrote:I can't see Witter taking this without the WBC belt on the line.

Na he might as well, remember what the main event is: Bradley vs Campbell. If Witter can win in style, surely it will set up a fight with the winner of Campbell-Bradley regardless of whether he has the WBC strap or not. Also would he really throw away the Showtime exposure this close to fight time? Plus with the way old Jose works, I could easily see Junior "instated" as champion if he beats Alexander. Or at the very worst get another shot straight away.

are showtime airing the witter-alexander undercard fight?

one network that have the balls to air him.

GlobalBox · Post by **GlobalBox** » 31 Jul 2009, 16:18

Guys the fight is now for the title again so rest easy.

Go Junior

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 31 Jul 2009, 16:32

GLOBALBOX wrote:Guys the fight is now for the title again so rest easy.

Go Junior

Nice one

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