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Terry D wrote:
Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:
Terry D wrote: I hope to be there, to watch Golden Boy Sid if he is on the card, I'll shout you a beer :TU:

Witter's prior fights aside this one should really be a good test for Witter. If he is overrated and/or his reflexes are gone it could be a win for Harris but if Harris is overrated and/or the Maussa fight showed this a little in his attitude Witter could get a big win.

Given his long arms and 1-2 then work off that style I think Harris will provide an interesting test.

A win for Witter and I will be the first to hold my hands-up and say "well done" but with that said I think Hatton is onto bigger and better fights at this stage. At one point I think it was poor for them not to be fighting and I blamed Hatton but you have to give Hatton credit, he moved on from Witter a fair few years ago.

Max, I cannot for the life of me fathom your first sentence. I hear you about the poverty one though :TU:
If you make it to the fight we'll definately have to have a drink. :TU: Is it just a drive over the pennines for yourself?

I'm really looking forward to this 1 and I think it is a very intriguing match up and a genuine 50-50 between 2 genuine world class fighters and the sort of fight that I'm lucky is local to me. From my perspective its good Witters not famous and popular because of this was in Las Vegas I wouldn't be seeing it. I don't think either are overated although both have faults.

Harris is pretty good inside aswell as outside with his fast 1-2 and his defense is tight. HARRIS IS ALSO MASSIVE - 5'11 and a huge reach and a huge Puncher - maybe bigger than Tyszu going by common opponents. His weakness seems to be stamina, concentration, ring smarts and keeping distance effectively.

I won't talk about a Hatton fight as it seems very unlikely, if it happens great. Witter can have a good career without Hatton - if he gets Harris, Cassamoya, Juan Diaz, Mallignaggi, DHOPS, Holt, Rees, Castillo, Amir Khan he will make some serious money and build a very good legacy. Maybe he could even entice Cotto into a fight.

Whos Golden Boy Sid?
Yeah, over snake pass I think. I will try and cover for a site or buy a ticket off one of the fighters, Nadeem Siddique is the Golden Boy, nice guy also and I said if he fights in Bradford I'll be there.

I'll be intrigued to see if Harris tries the approach Barrera used on another Ingle fighter. Throw his one-two, maybe step off it then come in with another shot whilst Witter is winding one up.

I think Witter fights like a less powerful latter-day Naz lately. It could be really interesting or an absolute stinker. I think it might be an interesting one as Witter simply has to produce an across the boards performance.

Bradford or Vegas? I know which one is easier to negotiate

Are there any decent eating places in Bradford? Steak and that? I asked a bloke in Wolverhampton where I could get a steak on Friday and he just looked at me and said: "You won't get a steak in Wolverhampton lad."

Ps It seems it is in Doncaster. Is that near to Bradford?
Looks like those plans will be scratched as its been moved to Doncaster so a Siddique fights unlikely, wonder when that lads going to step up hes been a pro for 5years, still taking your time hasn't hurt Rees

In terms of eating if you like a curry Bradfords the place but you need to know the better places

Doncaster is South Yorkshire so no not super close but about an hours drive probably. I probably will still make the trip.
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Terry D wrote:
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J wrote:no one is saying they were at their peak DG but look at Gatti he was shot, shot fighters dont go 11 blood n guts rounds like Kostya did.

as for castillo ricky broke three of his fecking ribs wouldnt have mattered when they fought if he connected with that punch goodnight.

now please be consistent.

SOME shot fighters still win, depends who they are fighting.

Hatton did NOT break his ribs, stop listening to ITV. They said that for effect.


Castillo was way past his best. Only 2 fighters Hatton fought who were any good and at theior peak were Urango and he was not really good) and Collazo.


Hatton is overrated.

Witter KO5
I heard the the same thing from someone who was there. Without medical reports it is hard to say 100%.

Apparently between rounds Castillo told his corner he was facing a man of steel and was finding it very tough. Nothing about being shot, just how strong his opponent was in comparison.

MAB also said that he considered Hatton a greater fighter than himself. Lofty praise and perhaps overblown but when Barrera says you have thrown the best body shot he has ever seen you have to stop and listen.

The advantage in strength, plus the technique on the body shot suggests it was going to be goodnight Vienna no matter how old Castillo was and don't forget Castillo's defensive moves opened him up for the punch. It was not a case of a shot fighter lacking reflexes and leaving his chin hanging.

I'd love it, just love it, if I could write the Kostya win off due to age but it was a case of one mans style forcing the other into a position he could not cope with.
Barrera just wants Hatton to join Golden Boy.

No point talking to J(ackass).

I thought a SHOT KT would catch Hatton early.

And?

Hatton beat a shot Castillo!



Fact.




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Post by Chambers2 »

verballistic wrote:
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thepocketrocket wrote:I see the point, Hatton is avoiding Witter and fighting Mayweather

This kind of stuff is ruining Boxing
Not sure you do see the point Pocket....Hatton has been avoiding his top British opponent and fighting -


2007-01-20 139 Juan Urango 139 17-0-1


2006-05-13 147 Luis Collazo 147 26-1-0


2005-11-26 139½ Carlos Maussa 140 20-2-0


2004-12-11 139½ Ray Oliveira 139½ 47-9-2


2004-10-01 139¼ Michael Stewart 139¾ 36-2-2


2004-06-12 139¾ Carlos Wilfredo Vilches 139½ 41-4-2


2004-04-03 139¼ Dennis Holbaek Pedersen 140 44-2-0


2003-12-13 139½ Ben Tackie 139 24-4-0


2003-09-27 139¼ Aldo Nazareno Rios 139¼ 35-2-0

2003-04-05 139½ Vince Phillips 140 44-7-1

2002-12-14 139½ Joe Hutchinson 138¼ 25-3-2


2002-09-28 139¾ Stephen Smith 139½ 31-1-0

2002-06-01 139¾ Eamonn Magee 139¼ 23-2-0


2002-02-09 139½ Mikhail Krivolapov 139½ 34-2-0


2001-12-15 139½ Justin Rowsell 139½ 31-1-2


2001-10-27 139¾ Freddie Pendleton 139¾ 47-25-5


2001-09-15 140 John Bailey 139½ 19-7-2


2001-07-07 139½ Jason Rowland 139½ 25-1-0


2001-03-26 139 Tony Pep 139 42-7-1


2000-10-21 139½ Jonathan Thaxton 139 19-5-0


2000-09-23 139¾ Giuseppe Lauri 138¼ 19-1-0


2000-06-10 140 Gilbert Quiros 140 11-2-0

etcetra..etcetra etcetra
regional rivalries are GREAT in one's early career...but when you reach world-class like hatton, it is ridiculous!! :lol:
Ricky refused to fight Junior in his early career!!

A regional rivalry between the 2 best fighters in the World Light Welter division, its hardly Reid-Bosworth for the midlands area title.
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Post by J »

DG. wrote:
Terry D wrote:
DG. wrote:
SOME shot fighters still win, depends who they are fighting.

Hatton did NOT break his ribs, stop listening to ITV. They said that for effect.


Castillo was way past his best. Only 2 fighters Hatton fought who were any good and at theior peak were Urango and he was not really good) and Collazo.


Hatton is overrated.

Witter KO5
I heard the the same thing from someone who was there. Without medical reports it is hard to say 100%.

Apparently between rounds Castillo told his corner he was facing a man of steel and was finding it very tough. Nothing about being shot, just how strong his opponent was in comparison.

MAB also said that he considered Hatton a greater fighter than himself. Lofty praise and perhaps overblown but when Barrera says you have thrown the best body shot he has ever seen you have to stop and listen.

The advantage in strength, plus the technique on the body shot suggests it was going to be goodnight Vienna no matter how old Castillo was and don't forget Castillo's defensive moves opened him up for the punch. It was not a case of a shot fighter lacking reflexes and leaving his chin hanging.

I'd love it, just love it, if I could write the Kostya win off due to age but it was a case of one mans style forcing the other into a position he could not cope with.
Barrera just wants Hatton to join Golden Boy.

No point talking to J(ackass).

I thought a SHOT KT would catch Hatton early.

And?

Hatton beat a shot Castillo!



Fact.




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Terry I was there.

DG ok your right im wrong you know everything i know nothing.

there that better? :roll:
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Post by mattym »

DG. wrote:
Terry D wrote:
DG. wrote:
SOME shot fighters still win, depends who they are fighting.

Hatton did NOT break his ribs, stop listening to ITV. They said that for effect.


Castillo was way past his best. Only 2 fighters Hatton fought who were any good and at theior peak were Urango and he was not really good) and Collazo.


Hatton is overrated.

Witter KO5
I heard the the same thing from someone who was there. Without medical reports it is hard to say 100%.

Apparently between rounds Castillo told his corner he was facing a man of steel and was finding it very tough. Nothing about being shot, just how strong his opponent was in comparison.

MAB also said that he considered Hatton a greater fighter than himself. Lofty praise and perhaps overblown but when Barrera says you have thrown the best body shot he has ever seen you have to stop and listen.

The advantage in strength, plus the technique on the body shot suggests it was going to be goodnight Vienna no matter how old Castillo was and don't forget Castillo's defensive moves opened him up for the punch. It was not a case of a shot fighter lacking reflexes and leaving his chin hanging.

I'd love it, just love it, if I could write the Kostya win off due to age but it was a case of one mans style forcing the other into a position he could not cope with.
Barrera just wants Hatton to join Golden Boy.

No point talking to J(ackass).

I thought a SHOT KT would catch Hatton early.

And?

Hatton beat a shot Castillo!



Fact.




:D
well you were wrong so stop being so bloody high and mighty about this.

Your opinion doens't change how good Hatton is in the ropes. You say Castillo and Tszyu were shot. So what, why dress it up like fact?
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thepocketrocket wrote: Pretty good resume that, and just who has Witter beaten to warrant a shot at Hatton post 2004??
That argument doesn't hold up, who had Urango/Collazo etc beat????were they better than Kotelnik, NDou and Corley?
thepocketrocket wrote: Post Judah the fight couldnt happen cos Showtime just would go for it, Witter had stunk the place out, he spent 4 yrs rebuilding...You have to realise that at the time it WAS feasable Witter had left Warren, why would Frank want to give him a payday??
As far as I recall, Showtime weren't broadcasting all of Rickys fights at that time and even so I can't see that they'd be happy to air Hatton-Pederson\Vilches\Stewart\Rios but not Witter.
thepocketrocket wrote:Plus, as Ricky says, he enjoys watching Witter fighting nobodys, nasty yet very funny, Witter brings no fans, no excitement and no USTV to the table??

See you on November 10th!!
Ricky has used every excuse in the book and made up more for not fighting Witter, now hes run out of excuses he just point blank refuses the fight. Warrior-attitude??????

Hatton-Witter would sell out a BIG stadium, granted they'd be mostly supporting Hatton, but how many tickets did Maussa-Hatton sell??? The fact that these 2 are both from Britain makes it a massive fight, Benn-Eubankesque

I can't see how USTV would refuse Hatton-Witter if they were happy with Maussa and Urango. I wouldn't pick the Witter fight over PBF or Cotto, but if his next fight isn't one of those then it should be Witter IMO (I won't hold my breath)

I might be coming over as a Hatton hater, but I can assure thats not the case. I just think that nothing stirs the boxing emotions like a 50-50 :TU: Battle-Of-Britain IMO I grew with the Benn-Eubank-Watson-Collins and Lewis-Bruno/Mason matches

You going to Vegas if Hatton-PBF comes off??
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J wrote:
DG. wrote:
Terry D wrote: I heard the the same thing from someone who was there. Without medical reports it is hard to say 100%.

Apparently between rounds Castillo told his corner he was facing a man of steel and was finding it very tough. Nothing about being shot, just how strong his opponent was in comparison.

MAB also said that he considered Hatton a greater fighter than himself. Lofty praise and perhaps overblown but when Barrera says you have thrown the best body shot he has ever seen you have to stop and listen.

The advantage in strength, plus the technique on the body shot suggests it was going to be goodnight Vienna no matter how old Castillo was and don't forget Castillo's defensive moves opened him up for the punch. It was not a case of a shot fighter lacking reflexes and leaving his chin hanging.

I'd love it, just love it, if I could write the Kostya win off due to age but it was a case of one mans style forcing the other into a position he could not cope with.
Barrera just wants Hatton to join Golden Boy.

No point talking to J(ackass).

I thought a SHOT KT would catch Hatton early.

And?

Hatton beat a shot Castillo!



Fact.




:D
Terry I was there.

DG ok your right im wrong you know everything i know nothing.

there that better? :roll:

I had the BEST SEAT in the house.

No ribs broken. NONE!


:D
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go away you nauseous fool.
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Chambers2 wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote: Pretty good resume that, and just who has Witter beaten to warrant a shot at Hatton post 2004??
That argument doesn't hold up, who had Urango/Collazo etc beat????were they better than Kotelnik, NDou and Corley?
thepocketrocket wrote: Post Judah the fight couldnt happen cos Showtime just would go for it, Witter had stunk the place out, he spent 4 yrs rebuilding...You have to realise that at the time it WAS feasable Witter had left Warren, why would Frank want to give him a payday??
As far as I recall, Showtime weren't broadcasting all of Rickys fights at that time and even so I can't see that they'd be happy to air Hatton-Pederson\Vilches\Stewart\Rios but not Witter.
thepocketrocket wrote:Plus, as Ricky says, he enjoys watching Witter fighting nobodys, nasty yet very funny, Witter brings no fans, no excitement and no USTV to the table??

See you on November 10th!!
Ricky has used every excuse in the book and made up more for not fighting Witter, now hes run out of excuses he just point blank refuses the fight. Warrior-attitude??????

Hatton-Witter would sell out a BIG stadium, granted they'd be mostly supporting Hatton, but how many tickets did Maussa-Hatton sell??? The fact that these 2 are both from Britain makes it a massive fight, Benn-Eubankesque

I can't see how USTV would refuse Hatton-Witter if they were happy with Maussa and Urango. I wouldn't pick the Witter fight over PBF or Cotto, but if his next fight isn't one of those then it should be Witter IMO (I won't hold my breath)

I might be coming over as a Hatton hater, but I can assure thats not the case. I just think that nothing stirs the boxing emotions like a 50-50 :TU: Battle-Of-Britain IMO I grew with the Benn-Eubank-Watson-Collins and Lewis-Bruno/Mason matches

You going to Vegas if Hatton-PBF comes off??

Tell them CHAMBERS!


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J wrote:I am a prize fool.
Nai



Have to agree, but don't be so hard on yourself, mate.




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Post by J »

yeah indeed mr Eastman is world class and so is Richard williams :lol: :lol: :lol:

and im the fool :roll:
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Chambers2 wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote: Pretty good resume that, and just who has Witter beaten to warrant a shot at Hatton post 2004??
That argument doesn't hold up, who had Urango/Collazo etc beat????were they better than Kotelnik, NDou and Corley?
thepocketrocket wrote: Post Judah the fight couldnt happen cos Showtime just would go for it, Witter had stunk the place out, he spent 4 yrs rebuilding...You have to realise that at the time it WAS feasable Witter had left Warren, why would Frank want to give him a payday??
As far as I recall, Showtime weren't broadcasting all of Rickys fights at that time and even so I can't see that they'd be happy to air Hatton-Pederson\Vilches\Stewart\Rios but not Witter.
thepocketrocket wrote:Plus, as Ricky says, he enjoys watching Witter fighting nobodys, nasty yet very funny, Witter brings no fans, no excitement and no USTV to the table??

See you on November 10th!!
Ricky has used every excuse in the book and made up more for not fighting Witter, now hes run out of excuses he just point blank refuses the fight. Warrior-attitude??????

Hatton-Witter would sell out a BIG stadium, granted they'd be mostly supporting Hatton, but how many tickets did Maussa-Hatton sell??? The fact that these 2 are both from Britain makes it a massive fight, Benn-Eubankesque

I can't see how USTV would refuse Hatton-Witter if they were happy with Maussa and Urango. I wouldn't pick the Witter fight over PBF or Cotto, but if his next fight isn't one of those then it should be Witter IMO (I won't hold my breath)

I might be coming over as a Hatton hater, but I can assure thats not the case. I just think that nothing stirs the boxing emotions like a 50-50 :TU: Battle-Of-Britain IMO I grew with the Benn-Eubank-Watson-Collins and Lewis-Bruno/Mason matches

You going to Vegas if Hatton-PBF comes off??
Collazo and Urango were world title Holders and both with the IBF, very easy fights to make without upsetting the WBC contenders, Collazo was a weight higher also, a proper test on such notice..



Hatton was on SHOBOX, and they wouldnt screen Witter, at least the other guys could showcase Hattons talent, they werent going to risk Witter stinking the joint out again and damaging Hattons rep..

By the time Maussa came about Witter had his own plans, something slightly lacking in the past where he has been keen to slate Hatton while doing very little

Plus Witter hasnt looked good for 3 years, his fights have reverted to boring, awkward garbage for the spectator..Harris is a big test

I dont hate Witter and wish him well but the nonsense him and his fans come out with, well, I start wishing Harris wiill KO him just to shut them up

Oh, and I think I may go, big credit card bill here we come
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Post by Big Pussy »

I'm not sold on all this Hatton versus Witter talk.

'It would be massive it would sell out any big stadium'- big deal.

Hatton would sell out Wembley or Old Trafford if he fought Mayweather or De La Hoya or Mosley or Diaz or Cotto- fact.

And I'd rather see any of those fights before I see Hatton-Witter.
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Terry D wrote:I disagree with Chambers on this issue.

You say American TV passed guys with lesser names but Urango had some fine/exciting fights on US TV plus Maussa had produced an upset.

For Witter it was, and still is for some, a case in the USA that his name would call for you to press the 'off' button on a fight and US TV knew this.

Can his fans deny that in his second chance he was also booed by the crowd in the USA in parts? (N'Dou)
I thought Witter-NDou was entertaining, Witter drifted off in a couple of the middle rounds, but overall I thought it was good fight. The yank fans are idiots they boo everything. They was booing MAB not so long ago and hes been one of the greatest warriors ever.

Even if USTV wouldn't back this fight, which I find it very hard to believe, then it should IMO be able to be put on anyway. Hasn't Warren just put on Calzaghe-Kessley without USTV???
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Post by J »

dont thinks so chambers mate otherwise why have the main event on at gone midnite?
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Post by DG. »

J wrote:yeah indeed

1mr Eastman is world class and

2 so is Richard williams :lol: :lol: :lol:

3 and im the fool :roll:

I agree with your 3 points.



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Post by Chambers2 »

thepocketrocket wrote:
Chambers2 wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote: Pretty good resume that, and just who has Witter beaten to warrant a shot at Hatton post 2004??
That argument doesn't hold up, who had Urango/Collazo etc beat????were they better than Kotelnik, NDou and Corley?
thepocketrocket wrote: Post Judah the fight couldnt happen cos Showtime just would go for it, Witter had stunk the place out, he spent 4 yrs rebuilding...You have to realise that at the time it WAS feasable Witter had left Warren, why would Frank want to give him a payday??
As far as I recall, Showtime weren't broadcasting all of Rickys fights at that time and even so I can't see that they'd be happy to air Hatton-Pederson\Vilches\Stewart\Rios but not Witter.
thepocketrocket wrote:Plus, as Ricky says, he enjoys watching Witter fighting nobodys, nasty yet very funny, Witter brings no fans, no excitement and no USTV to the table??

See you on November 10th!!
Ricky has used every excuse in the book and made up more for not fighting Witter, now hes run out of excuses he just point blank refuses the fight. Warrior-attitude??????

Hatton-Witter would sell out a BIG stadium, granted they'd be mostly supporting Hatton, but how many tickets did Maussa-Hatton sell??? The fact that these 2 are both from Britain makes it a massive fight, Benn-Eubankesque

I can't see how USTV would refuse Hatton-Witter if they were happy with Maussa and Urango. I wouldn't pick the Witter fight over PBF or Cotto, but if his next fight isn't one of those then it should be Witter IMO (I won't hold my breath)

I might be coming over as a Hatton hater, but I can assure thats not the case. I just think that nothing stirs the boxing emotions like a 50-50 :TU: Battle-Of-Britain IMO I grew with the Benn-Eubank-Watson-Collins and Lewis-Bruno/Mason matches

You going to Vegas if Hatton-PBF comes off??
Collazo and Urango were world title Holders and both with the IBF, very easy fights to make without upsetting the WBC contenders, Collazo was a weight higher also, a proper test on such notice..



Hatton was on SHOBOX, and they wouldnt screen Witter, at least the other guys could showcase Hattons talent, they werent going to risk Witter stinking the joint out again and damaging Hattons rep..

By the time Maussa came about Witter had his own plans, something slightly lacking in the past where he has been keen to slate Hatton while doing very little

Plus Witter hasnt looked good for 3 years, his fights have reverted to boring, awkward garbage for the spectator..Harris is a big test

I dont hate Witter and wish him well but the nonsense him and his fans come out with, well, I start wishing Harris wiill KO him just to shut them up

Oh, and I think I may go, big credit card bill here we come
The only way Witter would damage Hattons rep is by sparking him clean out. I agree Harris is a BIG test, but if Witter comes through it then he is unquestionably #2 in the division behind Hatton.

I can't believe that there are so many Brits against this fight happening, Hattons stance is undefendable to me.

Might make the trip to Vegas as well if it comes off, if so we'll have a beer together, so I can educate on this matter face-to-face :D

PEACE
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Post by DG. »

Chambers2 wrote:
Terry D wrote:I disagree with Chambers on this issue.

You say American TV passed guys with lesser names but Urango had some fine/exciting fights on US TV plus Maussa had produced an upset.

For Witter it was, and still is for some, a case in the USA that his name would call for you to press the 'off' button on a fight and US TV knew this.

Can his fans deny that in his second chance he was also booed by the crowd in the USA in parts? (N'Dou)
I thought Witter-NDou was entertaining, Witter drifted off in a couple of the middle rounds, but overall I thought it was good fight. The yank fans are idiots they boo everything. They was booing MAB not so long ago and hes been one of the greatest warriors ever.

Even if USTV wouldn't back this fight, which I find it very hard to believe, then it should IMO be able to be put on anyway. Hasn't Warren just put on Calzaghe-Kessley without USTV???

Calzaghe Vs Kessler will be PPV, wait and see.
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Chambers2 wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote:
Chambers2 wrote: That argument doesn't hold up, who had Urango/Collazo etc beat????were they better than Kotelnik, NDou and Corley?
As far as I recall, Showtime weren't broadcasting all of Rickys fights at that time and even so I can't see that they'd be happy to air Hatton-Pederson\Vilches\Stewart\Rios but not Witter.
Ricky has used every excuse in the book and made up more for not fighting Witter, now hes run out of excuses he just point blank refuses the fight. Warrior-attitude??????

Hatton-Witter would sell out a BIG stadium, granted they'd be mostly supporting Hatton, but how many tickets did Maussa-Hatton sell??? The fact that these 2 are both from Britain makes it a massive fight, Benn-Eubankesque

I can't see how USTV would refuse Hatton-Witter if they were happy with Maussa and Urango. I wouldn't pick the Witter fight over PBF or Cotto, but if his next fight isn't one of those then it should be Witter IMO (I won't hold my breath)

I might be coming over as a Hatton hater, but I can assure thats not the case. I just think that nothing stirs the boxing emotions like a 50-50 :TU: Battle-Of-Britain IMO I grew with the Benn-Eubank-Watson-Collins and Lewis-Bruno/Mason matches

You going to Vegas if Hatton-PBF comes off??
Collazo and Urango were world title Holders and both with the IBF, very easy fights to make without upsetting the WBC contenders, Collazo was a weight higher also, a proper test on such notice..



Hatton was on SHOBOX, and they wouldnt screen Witter, at least the other guys could showcase Hattons talent, they werent going to risk Witter stinking the joint out again and damaging Hattons rep..

By the time Maussa came about Witter had his own plans, something slightly lacking in the past where he has been keen to slate Hatton while doing very little

Plus Witter hasnt looked good for 3 years, his fights have reverted to boring, awkward garbage for the spectator..Harris is a big test

I dont hate Witter and wish him well but the nonsense him and his fans come out with, well, I start wishing Harris wiill KO him just to shut them up

Oh, and I think I may go, big credit card bill here we come
The only way Witter would damage Hattons rep is by sparking him clean out. I agree Harris is a BIG test, but if Witter comes through it then he is unquestionably #2 in the division behind Hatton.

I can't believe that there are so many Brits against this fight happening, Hattons stance is undefendable to me.

Might make the trip to Vegas as well if it comes off, if so we'll have a beer together, so I can educate on this matter face-to-face :D

PEACE
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Post by Box Office »

Witter KO's Harris !
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Post by Max Molyneux »

Hatton's a great fighter and I am a fan of both but I agreed with Malignaggi avoiding certain styles like slicksters. He even mentions Hatton avoided a slickster In his own backyard named Witter.

He's down as saying that In the recent Boxing Monthly In Steve Farhoods Column.

I agree because he doesn't look good against them like when he fought Callazo, he was nearly out of there In the 12th although I thought he still won.

Now Castillo had that style to make Hatton look the exciting pressure fighter he Is hence why he Jose was chosen. Most great champs do that though anyway so Hatton's no different.

Why Is Urango justified though? He was a boy Vs a man against Hatton who most thought he got a gift Vs Rabah and was very Inexperienced.
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DG. wrote:
J wrote:no one is saying they were at their peak DG but look at Gatti he was shot, shot fighters dont go 11 blood n guts rounds like Kostya did.

as for castillo ricky broke three of his fecking ribs wouldnt have mattered when they fought if he connected with that punch goodnight.

now please be consistent.

SOME shot fighters still win, depends who they are fighting.

Hatton did NOT break his ribs, stop listening to ITV. They said that for effect.


Castillo was way past his best. Only 2 fighters Hatton fought who were any good and at theior peak were Urango and he was not really good) and Collazo.


Hatton is overrated.

Witter KO5
Witter is good but too inconsistent and not on the level of Hatton. You can't seriously think Witter will KO Hatton in 5... :lol:
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Thank God it's never going to happen then.
Hatton by late stoppage :box:
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Hatton himself said he broke (actually 4 of) Castillo's ribs.
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Post by emma »

Terry D wrote:Lets hope Witter's agoraphobic fans put their money where their mouth is this time and come out and support the guy in his biggest fight to date :TU:

Seriously, anyone going to watch him in Bradford?

Im not. As much as I like Witter I wouldnt go and see him fight. :TU:
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