I saw that it was just about made official on Boxing Talk. They will fight on the Hopkins-Eastman undercard. It sucks that it wont be on TV though. Thats a fight that I would love to see. Anyways, who do you guys think will win?
All the more reason for Hatton to shut him up.
Its not been right to fight Witter, Warren could turn it into a big money showdown if Witter would only beat a live opponent first. Putting Witter in as late replacement would only give Witter an excuse for defeat and ruin any chance of a money fight.
I'd like to see Witter vs Hatton but it up to Witter to prove his worth.
Don't make me laugh did Naz ever lose when he was with Ingle? No moved trainers and then lost.
Junior Witter was a late replacement in the judah fight took it on 14 days notice.
If Witter isn't a dangerous fighter why is everyone in the top 5 avoiding him, he wanted mayweather but he chose Brussels, harris wants a big fight and a big payday (but turned down hatton) so he wont touch witter, Hatton's turned down witter that many times i've lost count beacause of bigger fights then he gets in the ring with Dennis Holbaek Pedersen, Carlos Wilfredo Vilches, Aldo Nazareno Ríos are these bigger fights than witter, even branco ducked witter and this is the man that took Gatti 12 rounds .
Let's see how witter gets on with n'dou before people get on his back.
I dont think too many people are saying Witters a bum but its obvious Witters been taking the easy route, Infact i'm very shocked about the Ndou fight. Maybe this time Witter will man up and face a tough fighter. If he does i'll respect him a lot more.
If i were any of the elite fighter at 140 i wouldnt fight Witter, i wouldnt want to give a shot because he doesnt deserve it yet, beating Ndou would be enough to get him a shot.
IMO Bruseles deserved a fight more than Witter because he's at least stepped in ring with a brilliant fighter, even if he only done it in sparring(Cotto). Thats how bad i rate the Witter situation :D
I wish Witter all the best against Ndou, i hope he wins but i favour Ndou at this stage.
The reason why he is hated in the uk is for two things all he ever wanted from Ricky Hatton was a big payday he should have concretated on his own career.
When he fought Zab Judah, he did what all of Brendan Ingle boys do froze and boxed like he was fighting a mini Mike Tyson. This was similar to what Johnny Nelson did many years ago against Carlos De Leon. Nelson must have thrown 36 punches in the entire fight.
Don't make me laugh did Naz ever lose when he was with Ingle? No moved trainers and then lost.
Junior Witter was a late replacement in the judah fight took it on 14 days notice.
If Witter isn't a dangerous fighter why is everyone in the top 5 avoiding him, he wanted mayweather but he chose Brussels, harris wants a big fight and a big payday (but turned down hatton) so he wont touch witter, Hatton's turned down witter that many times i've lost count beacause of bigger fights then he gets in the ring with Dennis Holbaek Pedersen, Carlos Wilfredo Vilches, Aldo Nazareno Ríos are these bigger fights than witter, even branco ducked witter and this is the man that took Gatti 12 rounds .
Let's see how witter gets on with n'dou before people get on his back.
I mean, Hatton needed replacement opponents on a couple of occassions, what was the problem?
Witter not having faced a high calibre opponent or Hatton not wanting to risk his status by losing to Witter ... which sounds more plausible?
He's put on some really bad performances at the M.E.N, i think most Hatton fans want to see him fight a half decent fighter before he gets Hatton.
All the more reason for Hatton to shut him up.
That is laughable. Nobody has been able to KO N'Dou, what makes you think Witter will be the first? He is a tough mofo. Good luck to Witter but I'd bet on N'Dou.
I think a lot of people who saw the Battaglia fight in particular, are placing a great deal of expectation on Witter's power. That's not to say that Battaglia was an exceptional opponent, but you dont expect someone of his calibre getting smashed to pieces within 2 rounds. Those fearsome shots that Witter was winging in were very convincing.
The reason why he is hated in the uk is for two things all he ever wanted from Ricky Hatton was a big payday he should have concretated on his own career.
When he fought Zab Judah, he did what all of Brendan Ingle boys do froze and boxed like he was fighting a mini Mike Tyson. This was similar to what Johnny Nelson did many years ago against Carlos De Leon. Nelson must have thrown 36 punches in the entire fight.
I think you've nailed it. Hardcore Hatton devotees tend to dismiss Witter, I think it's a defensive reaction as opposed to genuine disdain for Witter.
He's put on some really bad performances at the M.E.N, i think most Hatton fans want to see him fight a half decent fighter before he gets Hatton.
what's up w/ the dislike for witter, from his people in the UK?
is it sorta something like mexico and the whole barrera/morales thing, more location than anything? i swear i'm noticing more witter fans on this side of the pond than in his own backyard.
I think you've nailed it. Hardcore Hatton devotees tend to dismiss Witter, I think it's a defensive reaction as opposed to genuine disdain for Witter.
That is laughable. Nobody has been able to KO N'Dou, what makes you think Witter will be the first? He is a tough mofo. Good luck to Witter but I'd bet on N'Dou.
Its possible Witter could KO Ndou because he throws wild power shots, but i doubt it.
what's up w/ the dislike for witter, from his people in the UK?
is it sorta something like mexico and the whole barrera/morales thing, more location than anything? i swear i'm noticing more witter fans on this side of the pond than in his own backyard.
Its because he fights shite opponents, guys that shouldnt even be pro. I think he has some talent but he ran away all night from the only test he's ever faced.
Witter will stop N'Dou inside 6, then i think witter vs harris would be a good fight. Witter just needs a chance to prove himself a fight with N'Dou then Harris shoul get him noticed.
That is laughable. Nobody has been able to KO N'Dou, what makes you think Witter will be the first? He is a tough mofo. Good luck to Witter but I'd bet on N'Dou.
Uh, isn't the FULL fight card being broadcast live on Setanta PPV 1?
I think I can get that through NTL, so ... Setanta, fuck yeah!
As far as Witter goes, I think Ndou has proven tough competition for every top fighter that he's faced. If Witter sh*nes, heads will turn.
It might actually be better for his career if it was a razor thinly won ordeal.
what's up w/ the dislike for witter, from his people in the UK?
is it sorta something like mexico and the whole barrera/morales thing, more location than anything? i swear i'm noticing more witter fans on this side of the pond than in his own backyard.
well if ndous good enough for pbf he should
be good enough for witter.
so will the bbc not show highlights along with
the eastman-hopkins bout.
???
well they should but im not greedy.
Mayweather fought Phillip Ndou, i think Witters due to fight Lovemore Ndou. IMO Lovemore Ndou's a harder test for Witter anyway(especially now Phillip Ndou has medically retired).
I'll give Witter a certain ammount of respect if he beat Ndou, i'll still think he's asshole who's built a reputation by fighting terrible opponents, but Ndou's a good victory to have.
To be honest i'm favouring Ndou to win.
witter has been wanting a high profile fight for a while now, so he's got his wish. if he comes through this (and it's a big ask, n'dou is a good fighter) i hope the hatton fight will come off within the next year. it's a shame it's not on tv, but the result is just as important.
I think Witter will win a razor thin decision. Although Witter hasn't been knocking out guys like N'Dou...he's been knocking out journeymen and no name, club fighters. N'Dou will take him to the limit and I won't be surprised if N'Dou TKO's Witter late. Lovemore is one crazy fuck. He put up a hell of a fight against Cotto and I think he will do the same with Witter.
N'dou will take Witter out, the reason Witter has been Ko'ing everybody since the Judah lose is because these people he's knocking out are tomato cans of the highest order, these bums don't even show up on the boxing radar, harsh but fair. Witter will be at his absolute limit with N'dou and to win will have to box out of his skin, An N'dou of two-three years ago would have boxed his ears off.
Witter will stop N'Dou inside 6, then i think witter vs harris would be a good fight. Witter just needs a chance to prove himself a fight with N'Dou then Harris shoul get him noticed.
if hatton wins another big fight maybe his defence could
be against witter..then it wouldnt be much of a stepdown.
and if witter keeps on track with impressive wins hell be
on for the shot. hatton - witter must happen hehe