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

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.

It's lost all its appeal in my opinion.

Whre is the option


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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

witter KO's hatton.

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?!

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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

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.

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!

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...

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!