Witter/Bradley (spoiler)

a87star · 05-10-2008, 07:07 PM

Timothy Bradley won a split decision against Juinor Witter tonight in Nottingham. Scores were 112-115, 114-113, 114-113.

Bradley showed a lot tonight. He fought the fight of his life in hostile territory against a tough customer in Witter. There were a lot of tough rounds to score. I thought Bradley took it 115-112.

Mad Bomber · 05-10-2008, 07:53 PM

Kent, I agree that there were a lot of tough rounds to score, and also had Bradley winning
115-113.
Just this morning I had this fight in my universe and Witter came out on top by scores of 113-111,113-111 and 113-112 for Witter and there were 6 knockdowns in the fight with Witter being saved by the bell in the final round. Witter had scored 4 knockdowns.

Greg

a87star · 05-10-2008, 09:01 PM

To be honest........I never thought much about Bradley as a fighter but he showed so much resolve and toughness that's its hard not to root for him.

I can't see too many fighters wanting to step into the ring with Bradley. He could easily outbox most of the top JWW's......including Hatton.

Mad Bomber · 05-10-2008, 09:39 PM

There are a lot of fighters over the history of time unless they were able to impose their will on you they become ineffective, and I'm sure we can all name many of them if we think about it. Sometimes the referee can be a factor also, if they let one fighter get away with certain things during a fight.

Bradley did look good, and I hope he does well in the future.

Greg

mh2365 · 05-11-2008, 12:29 PM

Congrats to England for not screwing Bradley out of the win ... when they said it was a SD I immediately thought "oh no here we go again" While there were a lot of close rounds it was pretty clear that Bradley had won convincingly ... not sure how one judge saw 8 rounds for Witter.

That said ... Witter calling out Hatton all these years is a joke ... Hatton (as overrated as I think he is) would have destroyed Witter.

With Froch ... who knows ... he obviously can punch but he is slow and telegraphs his punches from a mile away ... also he gets hit a lot. I don't see him beating most of the guys listed ahead of him in Ring Magazine.

a87star · 05-11-2008, 02:39 PM

I think Bradley could conceivably beat Hatton quite soundly. Could definitely see "Hitman" getting stopped on cuts or quitting on his stool. IMO not too many JWW's will be willing to face Bradley. He's very hard to hit with a clean shot and his hand speed is unreal.

Froch will be dismantled the first time he faces a good fighter. He can punch but he's slow and lacks defense.

mh2365 · 05-11-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by a87star

I think Bradley could conceivably beat Hatton quite soundly. Could definitely see "Hitman" getting stopped on cuts or quitting on his stool. IMO not too many JWW's will be willing to face Bradley. He's very hard to hit with a clean shot and his hand speed is unreal.

Froch will be dismantled the first time he faces a good fighter. He can punch but he's slow and lacks defense.

Not too much I disagree with here ... I've been a fan of Bradley's for a while now.

mh2365 · 05-11-2008, 03:04 PM

Also not to brag but (from April 10th)....

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Originally Posted by mh2365

I am going to officially go on record and say he will defeat Junior Witter on May 10th. Although considering the location he may have to KO Witter in order to get a win.

I can see him winning 11 rounds and losing the decision.

a87star · 05-11-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

Not too much I disagree with here ... I've been a fan of Bradley's for a while now.

May I join you on the bandwagon? If i'm Bradley and Hatton looks unimpressive against Lazcano.......i'd target him. At this point it wouldn't matter where the fight took place......Bradley wins.

IceTea · 05-12-2008, 12:21 AM

They are trying to set up a Hatton v Paulie Mag fight for this fall in NYC.

mh2365 · 05-12-2008, 03:18 AM

Yeah that's what I hear also ... if they both win on versus.

a87star · 05-12-2008, 06:02 PM

Paulie would beat Hatton by decision if they fought. A Bradley/Malignaggi unification fight would actually be interesting. There's a bunch of good matchups at JWW just waiting to be made.

mh2365 · 05-12-2008, 06:13 PM

I'm not sure Paulie can beat Hatton at 140. Paulie gets hit a little too much for a slick boxer.

IceTea · 05-12-2008, 07:32 PM

Hatton will eat Paulie alive. Paulie is a nice boxer and did a good job against Cotto (didn't get stopped) but Hatton will maul him.

mh2365 · 05-12-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IceTea

Hatton will eat Paulie alive. Paulie is a nice boxer and did a good job against Cotto (didn't get stopped) but Hatton will maul him.

I think I agree with you on this one.

a87star · 05-13-2008, 11:00 AM

Good point of Paulie getting hit too much considering he is a slick boxer. I think he tries to use his natural ability instead of just using his skills to his advantage.

mh2365 · 05-13-2008, 04:36 PM

I think he gets caught up in trying to prove he is tough too much. He doesn't have the punch to make people back up so they don't. Speaking of Paulie ... why the heck is he fighting N'dou again? He won that fight like 120-107 didn't he?

iandavies68 · 05-13-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by a87star

I think Bradley could conceivably beat Hatton quite soundly. Could definitely see "Hitman" getting stopped on cuts or quitting on his stool. IMO not too many JWW's will be willing to face Bradley. He's very hard to hit with a clean shot and his hand speed is unreal.

Froch will be dismantled the first time he faces a good fighter. He can punch but he's slow and lacks defense.

I agree with you all that Bradley looked impressive but saying he could beat Hatton quite soundly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always felt that Witter was over rated and he isn't in the same league as Hatton. I don't think Bradley has the defensive skills to keep Ricky at bay for 12 rounds.

And I couldn't ever see Hatton quit on his stool. We may rate him a little too highly over here but one thing he wouldn't do is quit.

I think Froch is an interesting one - he can punch but sometimes its like watching him in slow motion and I think he'll be found out as he moves up in class

mh2365 · 05-13-2008, 06:55 PM

I don't think Bradley beats Hatton easily or maybe at all, but Hatton is considerably overrated.

iandavies68 · 05-13-2008, 07:23 PM

Yes I agree Hatton is overrated - although, being English myself, I'll just describe him as slightly overrated!!!!!!!!!

05-10-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,758	Witter/Bradley (spoiler) Timothy Bradley won a split decision against Juinor Witter tonight in Nottingham. Scores were 112-115, 114-113, 114-113. Bradley showed a lot tonight. He fought the fight of his life in hostile territory against a tough customer in Witter. There were a lot of tough rounds to score. I thought Bradley took it 115-112.

05-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mad Bomber All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 770	Kent, I agree that there were a lot of tough rounds to score, and also had Bradley winning 115-113. Just this morning I had this fight in my universe and Witter came out on top by scores of 113-111,113-111 and 113-112 for Witter and there were 6 knockdowns in the fight with Witter being saved by the bell in the final round. Witter had scored 4 knockdowns. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin'

05-10-2008, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mad Bomber All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 770	There are a lot of fighters over the history of time unless they were able to impose their will on you they become ineffective, and I'm sure we can all name many of them if we think about it. Sometimes the referee can be a factor also, if they let one fighter get away with certain things during a fight. Bradley did look good, and I hope he does well in the future. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin'

05-11-2008, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
mh2365 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,086 Warnings: 1	Congrats to England for not screwing Bradley out of the win ... when they said it was a SD I immediately thought "oh no here we go again" While there were a lot of close rounds it was pretty clear that Bradley had won convincingly ... not sure how one judge saw 8 rounds for Witter. That said ... Witter calling out Hatton all these years is a joke ... Hatton (as overrated as I think he is) would have destroyed Witter. With Froch ... who knows ... he obviously can punch but he is slow and telegraphs his punches from a mile away ... also he gets hit a lot. I don't see him beating most of the guys listed ahead of him in Ring Magazine. __________________ LBA UNIVERSE 01/08 TBCB P4P Management Image Recruiters

05-12-2008, 12:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 6,510	They are trying to set up a Hatton v Paulie Mag fight for this fall in NYC. __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone IFBA Philadelphia Boxing Understanding Title Bout Boxing Ratings

05-10-2008, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,758	To be honest........I never thought much about Bradley as a fighter but he showed so much resolve and toughness that's its hard not to root for him. I can't see too many fighters wanting to step into the ring with Bradley. He could easily outbox most of the top JWW's......including Hatton.

05-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,758	I think Bradley could conceivably beat Hatton quite soundly. Could definitely see "Hitman" getting stopped on cuts or quitting on his stool. IMO not too many JWW's will be willing to face Bradley. He's very hard to hit with a clean shot and his hand speed is unreal. Froch will be dismantled the first time he faces a good fighter. He can punch but he's slow and lacks defense.

05-12-2008, 03:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
mh2365 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,086 Warnings: 1	Yeah that's what I hear also ... if they both win on versus. __________________ LBA UNIVERSE 01/08 TBCB P4P Management Image Recruiters

05-12-2008, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,758	Paulie would beat Hatton by decision if they fought. A Bradley/Malignaggi unification fight would actually be interesting. There's a bunch of good matchups at JWW just waiting to be made.

05-12-2008, 06:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
mh2365 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,086 Warnings: 1	I'm not sure Paulie can beat Hatton at 140. Paulie gets hit a little too much for a slick boxer. __________________ LBA UNIVERSE 01/08 TBCB P4P Management Image Recruiters

05-12-2008, 07:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 6,510	Hatton will eat Paulie alive. Paulie is a nice boxer and did a good job against Cotto (didn't get stopped) but Hatton will maul him. __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone IFBA Philadelphia Boxing Understanding Title Bout Boxing Ratings

05-13-2008, 11:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3,758	Good point of Paulie getting hit too much considering he is a slick boxer. I think he tries to use his natural ability instead of just using his skills to his advantage.

05-13-2008, 04:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
mh2365 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,086 Warnings: 1	I think he gets caught up in trying to prove he is tough too much. He doesn't have the punch to make people back up so they don't. Speaking of Paulie ... why the heck is he fighting N'dou again? He won that fight like 120-107 didn't he? __________________ LBA UNIVERSE 01/08 TBCB P4P Management Image Recruiters

05-13-2008, 06:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
mh2365 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,086 Warnings: 1	I don't think Bradley beats Hatton easily or maybe at all, but Hatton is considerably overrated. __________________ LBA UNIVERSE 01/08 TBCB P4P Management Image Recruiters

05-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
iandavies68 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, England Posts: 14	Yes I agree Hatton is overrated - although, being English myself, I'll just describe him as slightly overrated!!!!!!!!!

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