Mayweather says: I wanna hurt ya Hatton! & Witter backs Mayweather to beat Ricky...

To say Witter is insignificant rings hollow now that he has a major world title. Indeed that has always been the criteria by which Hatton dismissed a domestic showdown.

I also think it is unfair to say Hatton hasn't fought any domestic rivals, Eamon Magee was a dangerous opponent at the time and that certainly qualified as a grudge match.

Hatton should fight Witter as I think he would beat him in a hard fought match, but if it comes down to facing Witter or genuinely making a fight with Mayweather I think everybody would rather see the latter.

 

I am not a Witter fan but you are the one who is delusional.

If Hatton fails to fight Witter any legacy he craves will be tarnished as people will always speculate and there will be doubt as to who was better. He might win, he might lose but he should at least step up to the plate. It will be a lucrative domestic match with the hatred this 2 have for each other. Lloyd Honeyghan faced Marlon Starling, Benn & Watson fought Eubank. The question is does Hatton want to be like McGuigan and avoid his Azumah Nelson's. He needs to fight Witter and or Ajose Olusegun at 140 pounds before his time is out.

To say that the contest between PBF and ODLH shows Hatton could possibly win shows that you are delusional. If the fight ever came off I would bet my house that PBF will tax Hatton arse and beat him similar to what he did with Arturo Gatti. I for one will not believe the fight will happen until Hatton signs the contract. Can you imagine Team Hatton offering PBF £5 million to come to the UK when PBF earned over $22 million in his last fight. This fights belongs in Las Vegas the world capital of boxing where PBF can expect at least $15 million and Hatton can make a career high purse.

For the record I don't hate or dislike Hatton but I find some of his career choices strange to say. If he wants Legacy then have the legacy fights against fighters at their peak not great fighter past their best and nobodies.

Hatton supporters start getting delusional which makes some of us laugh as they are in for a rude awakening once the right fights are made.

 

Hatton is a great champion, Witter is barely even a titlist.

 

Being boxing fans its easy to lose sight of the fact that Hatton just doesn't need Witter, this isn't a fight that the sports fan in the pub is bothered about seeing like boxing fans might be.

Lewis- Bruno, Benn-Eubank/ Stracey-Green/ Sibson-Minter etc were all 'man in the pub' fights.....

 

Witters best win was against a seriously shop worn Corley while my only sight of Olusegun was his epic 12 round tussle with Gary Reid. It's understandable why there is world wide clamour for both/either of these to get a shot at Hatton. Who wouldn't want to watch such mouth watering matchups?

I know Olusegun can't be as bad as he looked against Reid and i haven't missed a Witter fight since he lost to Judah. I was made up when he beat Corley. No keyboard warrior me either as i'm sure that they'd both put me on my arse but given the choice between PBF Witter and Olusegun i like to think i'd be forgiven for going with PBF.

As to the damage to his long term standing in the game if he continues to chase PBF while ducking these aforementioned giants...
get to ****

 

PBF could earn a lot more than £5million as he is the top fighter in the game today. Cotto , Mosley,a rematch with ODLH, Margarito etc will bring him much more. Not covinced it will happen as Hatton knows he will lose so they make offers PBF cannot accept.

I don't like Junior Witter however I have noticed that right from when he Hatton and Witter were with Sports Network, Hatton or his team were never keen on this contest. The question is why? Is there something they know that we don't? I for one believe Witters style will cause him problems though I would prefer Hatton to win.

As for Ajose Olusegun he is an unbeaten contender who is the current African Boxing Union and Commonwealth Light Welterweight champion who is heading up the ratings to a world title shot. In my humble opinion he has the skills, talent and all round game to be the best from Africa since Azumah Nelson.

You are right that Gatti is not Hatton as Gatti is marginallya better technical boxer when he hooked up with James Buddy McGirt as his trainer.

Hatton is a very good fighter however he will be beaten by the right types of opponents namely skilled boxer punchers who have variety.

You ask who is Ajose Olusegun and another person trys to mock him because they are not sure who he is. Just remember Hatton was unknown until he got his opportunity against Tyzu. Give other hungry young fighters like Ajose who can really fight a shot against Hatton and Hatton will be exposed. Popularity does not necessarily makea fighter great rather it is deeds. Hatton has a legitimate shot at being an all time great. If he wants then fight the best in your division here and abroad.

 

Dunky where is my other Scottish mate Top Dog? Has he travelled?

Hatton is okay but his fans think he is far better than he is. Imagine what Cotto, PBF, Ajose, Witter, Mosley and co will do to him. I bet you they never step with PBF and fight Malignaggi.

 

Like it or not, popularity gets you oportunities. BTW Hatton was not unknown when he fought Zoo, he was the number 1 contender and putting 30,000 bums on seats every fight.

 

lad i made it quite clear i wasn't mocking him and i respect your faith in him. However the demand for hatton to fight him is simply not there and won't be for some time yet (maybe never, we'll see). hatton won't get floyd in the uk for 5 million of that i'm sure but i'm also fairly sure that the notion he will duck this fight is somewhat erroneous. personally i think the fight WILL happen and nothing would make me happier. actually there are a few things that would make me happier but as this is a boxing site i'll kindly keep them to myself

why not ajose witter for starters ?

 

wittons a ponce

mayweathers scum

 

We would take it tomorrow. Witter gave up the Commonwealth 18 months to a couple of years ago rather than face Ajose when he became the mandatory contender.

 

Hatton is a relatively easy nights work for PBF. I am not saying Gatti is a better pound for pound fighter than Hatton. He may or may not be that is still debateable until Hatton fight genuine threats By that I mean top fighter at their peak or younger hungry fighters approaching their peak. A 35 year old Kostya Tyzu and a shot Castillo don't quite do it for me. Yes he was very impressive however if he does this against the likes of Cotto, Witter, Ajose(which he cannot), PBF and Margarito then I for one will lobbying for him to be give a Knighthood, the freedom of Manchester etc.

I said Gatti is marginally a better technical fighter when he hooked with Buddy McGirt.

 

Ajose could beat Gatti, Gatti is leagues below Hatton.

 

I hate the way Witter Is shunned just because he doesn't eat leather to give leather like Hatton does though.

If Witter goes Southpaw Hatton will be In for tough fight win or lose. Callazo doesn't punch too hard and the southpaw stance had Hatton wobbling and even down In the 12th, but It wasn't counted a KD.

Hatton can be timed I reckon as he tries to maul you too so I think this Is a genuine 50 -50 and has alot of unanswered questions.

 

:think