Witter: "Hatton Will Retire After Mayweather"

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WBC junior welterweight champion Junior Witter is not too happy with the choice of opponent for UK-rival Ricky Hatton. Witter told The Daily Star that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not only beat and probably stop Hatton on Dec. 8 in Las Vegas, he will likely retire him as well. [details]

[kayjay]

This guy is the biggest whiner in the business

[Tony Booth]

Whitter the ****ter with a chip on his shoulder.

[kayjay]

This guy is the biggest whiner in the business

I hope Hatton fights him anyway though, IF Witter can beat Paulie M (and Harris) first. Otherwise Hatton can just fight Paulie at MSG on HBO for a load of caah

[Feint]

I am one of the few (very few apparently) that actually like and respect both PBF and Hatton. But I am surprised at how many people believe this is going to be a blowout. Hatton may have the perfect style in which to compete with PBF’s speed. Not only is he an inside fighter, but also a fast one as well. (Fighting inside is a great way to negate speed but most boxers who attempt the tactic aren’t fast enough themselves to pull it off.)

PBF is favored as well he should be, but I think this fight is going to be closer than most people think and would not be overly surprised if Hatton pulls off an upset.

[hugh grant]

I think johnny nelson....i mean naseem ham, ..... i mean Junior Witer thinks he is fighting Hatton next instead of Vivian Harris. I mean Junior Witter keeps talking about Hatton and doesnt even mention Harris ever.

I think Witter is showing off, trying to make out as if he isnt scared of Hatton when in reality he might not fancy the bodyshots.

[Orange Sneakers]

Jealousy is a wonderful thing

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

I hope Hatton fights him anyway though, IF Witter can beat Paulie M (and Harris) first. Otherwise Hatton can just fight Paulie at MSG on HBO for a load of caah

Witter is fighting/pursuing all these prime/peak guys (Judah, Malignaggi, Harris).

I respect his level of comp.

[FUMIN 88]

HERE WITTER SOMTHING FOR YOU

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

I am one of the few (very few apparently) that actually like and respect both PBF and Hatton. But I am surprised at how many people believe this is going to be a blowout. Hatton may have the perfect style in which to compete with PBF’s speed. Not only is he an inside fighter, but also a fast one as well. (Fighting inside is a great way to negate speed but most boxers who attempt the tactic aren’t fast enough themselves to pull it off.)

PBF is favored as well he should be, but I think this fight is going to be closer than most people think and would not be overly surprised if Hatton pulls off an upset.

I think people are looking at it as "Hatton's style is made for a sharpshooter like Mayweather". Ricky doesn't have very good defense. He comes straight in. He throws wide punches. I believe those are the characteristics and tendencies that is causing all of the knowledgeable people to say that it's an easy fight for Floyd.

You are looking at it with a Hatton bias, where you should be looking at it with a neutral template... or perhaps a bias towards the more experienced/better fighter.