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Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 07:30
by doctorboxing
On eastside, there is an article quoting Junior Witter saying he won't retire but will instead move up to welterweight.
I like watching Junior fight and think he has done remarkably well in his career by holding the WBC strap but why would he bother moving up to welter? Obviously he couldn't compete with Mosley, Williams, Pacman, Mayweather, Cotto et al so is very unlikely to feature on the world stage and I don't know why he would want to move down a level. Could Junior even be tempted to get in the ring with Kell Brook at some stage? That would be a cracker.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 07:38
by oliverc
Hennessey should prove his worth and get Junior a shot at Isaac Hlatshwayo.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 07:45
by 15829
wouldnt be surprised if he got a shot at andre berto. bertos camp will probably think it will be an easy fight and witter is still a decent name
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 07:58
by Adamj1987
witter vs matthew hatton for IBO title so witter will finally have a hatton on his record
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:02
by black panther
Witter was never a big Light-welter and like a lot of Ingle fighters who rely on reflexes, at a certain age it just isn't there any more. Its a shame Hatton-Witter never came off back when Witter was on that great knockout run but in anycase I wish him all the best at welterweight. As mentioned I'm sure he could get a fight with Berto as he has some name value as a former WBC champ.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:17
by jamesmcdonnell
diggler wrote:wouldnt be surprised if he got a shot at andre berto. bertos camp will probably think it will be an easy fight and witter is still a decent name
Berto would murder him.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:21
by Bard of Boxrec
as if witter could do any more to sully his profile Stateside, he goes and adds the status of being a quitter after his latest display against Alexander. I hardly think they'll be asking him back this time.
Witter won't be able to carry any power up to welterweight and I can hardly see him making any waves there. he should probably try and campaign at euro level, earn some decent paydays then get out with some health left. The way his career has gone he must surely have to fight on for awhile yet for financial reasons.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:28
by Deserter
black panther wrote:like a lot of Ingle fighters who rely on reflexes, at a certain age it just isn't there any more. .
That hits the nail on the head.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:30
by Roars Like Me
Stick him in with brook then and watch him fall off the rdar completely then
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Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 08:30
by Roars Like Me
Roars Like Me wrote:Stick him in with Brook then and watch him fall off the rdar completely then
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Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:13
by Horse
Adamj1987 wrote:witter vs matthew hatton for IBO title so witter will finally have a hatton on his record
I would like to see that one.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:26
by Adamj1987
Horse wrote:Adamj1987 wrote:witter vs matthew hatton for IBO title so witter will finally have a hatton on his record
I would like to see that one.
i think 25% of what witter was more than beats matty hatton unless he develops 1 punch KO power
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:28
by doctorboxing
Adamj1987 wrote:witter vs matthew hatton for IBO title so witter will finally have a hatton on his record
Not a bad shout actually. This would have no trouble getting publicity and with Ricky promoting, there could be real bad blood between the two camps. Both fighters would fancy the win as well. Maybe if Junior won and Ricky was still fighting, it could even lead to a very late Junior-Ricky match up, or is that just wishful thinking
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:31
by Carbo
diggler wrote:wouldnt be surprised if he got a shot at andre berto. bertos camp will probably think it will be an easy fight and witter is still a decent name
I would be surprised if Witter got a shot at anyone. His name is mud in the US.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:38
by Asterix
I would love to see Witter get a couple of wins and then to face Brook. Big fight.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 09:39
by 15829
arnt they both trained by the ingles so i cant see them ever fighting
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:04
by caffrey
jamesmcdonnell wrote:diggler wrote:wouldnt be surprised if he got a shot at andre berto. bertos camp will probably think it will be an easy fight and witter is still a decent name
Berto would murder him.
he certainly would.I think junior should quit to be honest,he ll get a lot of stick for fighting the lesser of the hattons.AT this stage of his c areer even euro level is beyond him
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:09
by DG.
Roars Like Me wrote:Stick him in with brook then and watch him fall off the rdar completely then
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Hello Ya big woman!
Is it Roars like me or Rarse Like me?
Witter is still World Level - maybe Matthew Hartton has more guts than hs brother!
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:10
by alexpaterson
Domestically WW is great thats as far as I think he should try and get the winner of Brook vs Jennings. Im not sure if Brook would be ready for him yet
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:25
by REAL_DEAL
If you want to see brook vs witter go down the ingle gym.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:30
by alexpaterson
REAL_DEAL wrote:If you want to see brook vs witter go down the ingle gym.
O god I forgot about that doubt they'll fight now but O'Donnell vs Witter would satisfy me
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:32
by Asterix
If Witter's not going to be fighting Brook then I don't think there are any fights I'd like to see him in.
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:34
by alexpaterson
Asterix wrote:If Witter's not going to be fighting Brook then I don't think there are any fights I'd like to see him in.
Jamie Cox, John O'Donnell or Craig Watson would satisfy me
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 10:39
by Asterix
alexpaterson wrote:Asterix wrote:If Witter's not going to be fighting Brook then I don't think there are any fights I'd like to see him in.
Jamie Cox, John O'Donnell or Craig Watson would satisfy me
OK, maybe I'm a bit interested. :P
Re: Witter to return at welter
Posted: 09 Sep 2009, 11:11
by Deserter
alexpaterson wrote:Asterix wrote:If Witter's not going to be fighting Brook then I don't think there are any fights I'd like to see him in.
Jamie Cox, John O'Donnell or Craig Watson would satisfy me
Let's not be too harsh on Witter. He's no longer world-class, but he's still way above these boys. Would be a crazy match for someone like Cox to take at this stage of his career as well.