Witter gatecrashing Hatton victory in 2000 (video!)

[Benny Leonard]

So that when Hatton fights and beats him you can say Witter was past his prime?

First, it wasn't his fault that he couldn't get the fight, it was Hatton deciding to fight others that were lesser opponents.

Why fight who he fought after Tszyu when you have a more deserving opponent who has been at your doorstep for years?

I promise, and everybody can read this and save this, if Hatton fights Witter next, I will not say he was out of his prime, despite being 33 years old and not being his fault he had to wait this long.

Prime vs. Prime, Hatton vs. Witter...just make the fight.

[THe TRiNiTY]

First, it wasn't his fault that he couldn't get the fight, it was Hatton deciding to fight others that were lesser opponents.

Why fight who he fought after Tszyu when you have a more deserving opponent who has been at your doorstep for years?

I promise, and everybody can read this and save this, if Hatton fights Witter next, I will not say he was out of his prime, despite being 33 years old and not being his fault he had to wait this long.

Prime vs. Prime, Hatton vs. Witter...just make the fight.

What if Hatton fights a tune-up and then Malignaggi, THEN Witter. Would he be out of his prime by then? I know you can't say for sure.. but your estimate?

[Benny Leonard]

he was waiting to see what hatton had to offer, once he saw the openings, he capitolized and hatton took a beating, not to mention, hatton crowding and smothering him like he was made the fight a little difficult early on.

This is true, but you don't think Floyd could have prevented the hugbear tactic by just moving, jabbing, throwing the hook, throwing the straight right hand, etc.?

You don't think weight prevented him from moving more often?

Or do you think Floyd just wanted to mess with Hatton's mind and beat him at his own game and figured, let Hatton wear himself out a bit and then I'll kick his ass.

Could be.

[Benny Leonard]

What if Hatton fights a tune-up and then Malignaggi, THEN Witter. Would he be out of his prime by then? I know you can't say for sure.. but your estimate?

As long as it is 2008 I will be happy. Fight Paulie first, regain the IBF belt, same belt you won from Tszyu...it will make people happy and build his name back up. Then fight a PRIME Witter.

It might be better to fight Paulie next anyway. Paulie has a big mouth, he is American, and he doesn't have a big punch, although a very skilled boxer. It would be a great buildup and a good win. Then fight Witter in England.

OK, happy?


You can save this, Prime Witter...2008.

[THe TRiNiTY]

This is true, but you don't think Floyd could have prevented the hugbear tactic by just moving, jabbing, throwing the hook, throwing the straight right hand, etc.?

You don't think weight prevented him from moving more often?

Or do you think Floyd just wanted to mess with Hatton's mind and beat him at his own game and figured, let Hatton wear himself out a bit and then I'll kick his ass.

Could be.

That and not wanting idiot fans to excuse his "lateral movement" as "running."

[THe TRiNiTY]

As long as it is 2008 I will be happy. Fight Paulie first, regain the IBF belt, same belt you won from Tszyu...it will make people happy and build his name back up. Then fight a PRIME Witter.


OK, happy?


You can save this, Prime Witter...2008.

Lol. I'm cool with it. I was just curious as to how long you think Witter has left of his prime. I hope they fight, too. Trust me.

[FrankieBB]

he did it during his last fight at 135 with Ndou.

From what I recall he talks about a fight with Gatti after that fight, if anyone has a video link to it or anything though I will gladly accept defeat in this argument if proven wrong.

[THe TRiNiTY]

From what I recall he talks about a fight with Gatti after that fight, if anyone has a video link to it or anything though I will gladly accept defeat in this argument if proven wrong.

I'm not trying to defeat you, I just remember his remarks. Nonetheless, the video I was looking for (lol) was taken down from youtube due to HBO.

[Benny Leonard]

That and not wanting idiot fans to excuse his "lateral movement" as "running."

Hahaha, forgot about that.

Right before the fight with Hatton I was discussing the match Floyd had with Chico with some Brits, and all I heard was "Floyd ran like a little ***** and couldn't stand toe to toe with Chico...Chico stands toe to toe with others, why not Floyd...watch that moneky run again against Hatton...Hatton is to strong, to tough, to fast, English-Mexican, blah, blah, blah"

Lots of racism, lots of b.s. which made me pull for Floyd even more and was hoping for the KO because if it went the distance, Floyd loses. Even now, Floyd cheated so no winning, but at least we can see that KO over and over.

How can you blame a fighter for moving, especially that version of Floyd who was moving in and out, throwing combinations and was exciting.

Similar with Wlad and jabbing people to death. Sure, I wouldn't mind him throwing the right-hand more, but I am finding it funny that he is destroying people with a jab only.

[FrankieBB]

I'm not trying to defeat you, I just remember his remarks. Nonetheless, the video I was looking for (lol) was taken down from youtube due to HBO.

Yeah I noticed it's been takin off aswel. Bastards. Gonna have to watch the fight tonight now when I get home, you've got me thinking now...hate it when that happens!!!