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JUNIOR WITTER reckons he could knock out Amir Khan in THREE rounds.
Forgotten man Witter has boxed just once since losing his WBC title to Timothy Bradley in May 2008.
But he will step out of the shadows on August 1 when he takes on Devon Alexander for his old crown, which has been vacant since Bradley was stripped for refusing to face Alexander.
And the Hitter believes new WBA champ Khan cannot count himself as the true king of the light-welterweight division — unless he defeats him first.
Witter, 35, said: "I'd knock Khan out in three rounds and I definitely want to avenge the defeat to Bradley.
"There's only two fights out there that interest me after Alexander — Bradley and Khan.
"I should have been mentioned already when it comes to Khan but as soon I've got my title back I will be.
"I don't really think he wants to face me but the fight can happen and I've got a sneaking su****ion it will.
"The main thing for me right now is getting the WBC title back, that's all I'm really concentrating on.
"But when I'm world champion and back on top, I'll have a look around, see who wants to fight and hopefully something can be done."
Witter thinks Khan took the easy option by facing Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA strap at Manchester's MEN Arena.
And he does not believe a Battle of Britain with Ricky Hatton should be the 22-year-old's next step.
The switch-hitter said: "Kotelnik didn't seem to do anything. For me, he just kept chasing Khan around the ring.
"He followed him round, followed him round and then occasionally threw a couple of shots.
"He was blocking most of Khan's work but wasn't throwing anything. If you don't throw punches you're not going to win.
"I'm not saying Khan hasn't got any power but he isn't a puncher.
"He's less of a puncher than Kotelnik and I wouldn't be worried about his power at all.
"You've got to give him respect for his ability to stick to a game plan, which is what he did against Kotelnik.
"But I think Khan got the weakest light-welterweight champion on a poor night."
Witter and Hatton have had their fair share of verbal sparring over the years, with the Hitman claiming he would never give his fellow Brit a payday.
And Witter has landed a fresh body blow by insisting Hatton should retire following his two-round demolition at the hands of Manny Pacquiao.
He added: "Hatton should hang his gloves up. He's made his money and should retire, although I don't think he's going to as he'll try and get the Khan fight.
"He's capable of winning if he can pin Khan down in four rounds. But if he doesn't he's going to lose on points and be made to look ******.
"I don't think I'll ever face Hatton. You never know but I think there's more chance of me facing Khan at the moment."
Source :The sun
Forgotten man Witter has boxed just once since losing his WBC title to Timothy Bradley in May 2008.
But he will step out of the shadows on August 1 when he takes on Devon Alexander for his old crown, which has been vacant since Bradley was stripped for refusing to face Alexander.
And the Hitter believes new WBA champ Khan cannot count himself as the true king of the light-welterweight division — unless he defeats him first.
Witter, 35, said: "I'd knock Khan out in three rounds and I definitely want to avenge the defeat to Bradley.
"There's only two fights out there that interest me after Alexander — Bradley and Khan.
"I should have been mentioned already when it comes to Khan but as soon I've got my title back I will be.
"I don't really think he wants to face me but the fight can happen and I've got a sneaking su****ion it will.
"The main thing for me right now is getting the WBC title back, that's all I'm really concentrating on.
"But when I'm world champion and back on top, I'll have a look around, see who wants to fight and hopefully something can be done."
Witter thinks Khan took the easy option by facing Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA strap at Manchester's MEN Arena.
And he does not believe a Battle of Britain with Ricky Hatton should be the 22-year-old's next step.
The switch-hitter said: "Kotelnik didn't seem to do anything. For me, he just kept chasing Khan around the ring.
"He followed him round, followed him round and then occasionally threw a couple of shots.
"He was blocking most of Khan's work but wasn't throwing anything. If you don't throw punches you're not going to win.
"I'm not saying Khan hasn't got any power but he isn't a puncher.
"He's less of a puncher than Kotelnik and I wouldn't be worried about his power at all.
"You've got to give him respect for his ability to stick to a game plan, which is what he did against Kotelnik.
"But I think Khan got the weakest light-welterweight champion on a poor night."
Witter and Hatton have had their fair share of verbal sparring over the years, with the Hitman claiming he would never give his fellow Brit a payday.
And Witter has landed a fresh body blow by insisting Hatton should retire following his two-round demolition at the hands of Manny Pacquiao.
He added: "Hatton should hang his gloves up. He's made his money and should retire, although I don't think he's going to as he'll try and get the Khan fight.
"He's capable of winning if he can pin Khan down in four rounds. But if he doesn't he's going to lose on points and be made to look ******.
"I don't think I'll ever face Hatton. You never know but I think there's more chance of me facing Khan at the moment."
Source :The sun
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