Harris offers to step in!

**trinidadpr87** · 12-30-2004, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by borikua

Upon reading that the Tszyu-Hatton superfight has appparently fallen through, WBA super lightweight king "Vicious" Vivian Harris has spoken on the subject. "Kostya did the right thing. As a fellow world champion, he has earned his way to the top. He should be respected. I understand completely how he feels, as Warren/Hatton showed the same disrespect to me and my belt in negotiations earlier this year" said the 26-year-old champion. "Kostya deserves that kind of money, and at 35 years of age, he's paid his dues. Let me take care of Hatton first, as we're both 26, I have the world title already, Hatton should fight me now and Warren should show champions some respect, he can't protect Hatton forever and at this rate he's damaging Hatton's reputation. People are laughing at Hatton over here (USA). Kostya is a true champion and I respect him, I'd love to fight him and I am willing to go through Hatton first. The winner of Harris-Hatton can fight Tsyzu in a unification superfight" Harris also said he'd fight Hatton in Manchester for a third of what Tszyu turned down (reportedly Tszyu turned down a $5 million offer). "Just get the money right, and I'll go right into Ricky's backyard and fight him, I'd even fight him in his living room, if Warren shows a little respect."
Thursday, December 30 2004

nice idea.

**baya** · 12-30-2004, 04:29 PM

again, u've gotta respect harris' tenacity.

**QueenCity** · 12-30-2004, 04:33 PM

God it seems like half the time Frank Warren is Hatton's biggest enemy. Hatton hasn't proven all that much yet, he needs to beat a guy like Tszyu or even Vivian Harris to be banking the the kind of cash fight that the Hatton team expects to get. I don't care how many fans Hatton has, he needs to show he is able to compete with the top level fighters before he can expect to command the kind of money he wants.

**mic573** · 12-30-2004, 04:55 PM

Frank Warren needs to give Harris a respectable paycheck and get out of the way. Warren is doing nothing but hurting Hatton's career. We all know Hatton is a big draw in Manchester but he still has alot to prove in alot of peoples eyes. Harris is willing to go to Manchester so I think Warren should be willing to pay Harris right. If he has confidence in Hatton beating Harris then he should not have no trouble paying Harris what he deserves. The big money will come in time right now Hatton has to prove himself.

**Clay AikSkins** · 12-30-2004, 04:57 PM

I think Harris would ko Hatton easily.

**drag0n_** · 12-30-2004, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Clay AikSkins

I think Harris would ko Hatton easily.

Hell no, have you ever seen Hatton fight?

Hatton would win this imo, late tko or maybe a UD.

**Hurlex** · 12-30-2004, 05:36 PM

i have a lot of respect for harris...i also think harris has a great chance at beating hatton,he knows whats on the line and will give it is all...i say let hatton/harris fight..it would be good for boxing..and this way we can finally see hatton vs someone wiht a pulse or that hasnt been already beat by mitchell

**elveiel** · 12-30-2004, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by borikua

Upon reading that the Tszyu-Hatton superfight has appparently fallen through, WBA super lightweight king "Vicious" Vivian Harris has spoken on the subject. "Kostya did the right thing. As a fellow world champion, he has earned his way to the top. He should be respected. I understand completely how he feels, as Warren/Hatton showed the same disrespect to me and my belt in negotiations earlier this year" said the 26-year-old champion. "Kostya deserves that kind of money, and at 35 years of age, he's paid his dues. Let me take care of Hatton first, as we're both 26, I have the world title already, Hatton should fight me now and Warren should show champions some respect, he can't protect Hatton forever and at this rate he's damaging Hatton's reputation. People are laughing at Hatton over here (USA). Kostya is a true champion and I respect him, I'd love to fight him and I am willing to go through Hatton first. The winner of Harris-Hatton can fight Tsyzu in a unification superfight" Harris also said he'd fight Hatton in Manchester for a third of what Tszyu turned down (reportedly Tszyu turned down a $5 million offer). "Just get the money right, and I'll go right into Ricky's backyard and fight him, I'd even fight him in his living room, if Warren shows a little respect."
Thursday, December 30 2004

Harris said he would fight in the UK, then said he wouldnt and now he's saying he will!

He says he will fight for a third of what Warren offered Tszyu, but the �750,000 he's already turned down is more than a third of the reported Tszyu purse(�2,000,00)

You just know this guys full of **** for comparing himself with Tszyu!! What a idiot!!

**elveiel** · 12-30-2004, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Hurlex

i have a lot of respect for harris...i also think harris has a great chance at beating hatton,he knows whats on the line and will give it is all...i say let hatton/harris fight..it would be good for boxing..and this way we can finally see hatton vs someone wiht a pulse or that hasnt been already beat by mitchell

I'd like the Hatton vs Harris fight, that way we would see Harris fighting someone with a pulse!!

Originally posted by baya

again, u've gotta respect harris' tenacity.

I didnt expect you to say that baya

Harris offers to step in!