By David Kelly
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03 November 2003
Eamonn Magee's mouthwatering clash with Junior Witter has been pushed back to December 13 at the MEN Arena in Manchester.
Magee-Witter will be on the supporting bill to rival Ricky Hatton's WBU light-welterweight title defence against Ghana's Ben Tackie, which also features Neil Sinclair's WBU vacant welterweight title clash with Jimmy Vincent.
Though, Magee's coach John Breen remains unconvinced that Witter will take the challenge of former Commonwealth champion Magee despite terms being agreed.
Breen said: "I am shocked that they have agreed to take the fight because they have to realise how dangerous Eamonn is and how much is on the line.
"The extra two weeks training will only help Eamonn and he knows that in this fight he has everything to gain.
"Witter has the British and Commonwealth titles and the number one spot with the WBO and he's also very close to getting a fight with Hatton and when Eamonn beats him all that will be his.
"It's a great chance for Eamonn to get right back on track for a re-match with Hatton and I think that his power will be the key.
"We have seen Witter rocked by lesser fighters in the past and when Eamonn catches him it will be good night. I just hope they don't come up with an excuse not to fight Eamonn."
Breen is currently pondering whether to run another Ulster Hall show after the success of his debut as a promoter, with veteran Mike Callahan, last Thursday night.
"I've had a lot of people come up to me saying how much they enjoyed the show. The fans know that they got value for money and are keen for another one but we'll have to wait and see," added Breen.
