Hatton has said Witter needs to raise his profile in the States to get the American TV companies interested and then he will fight him.

Maybe, but who has Witter fought that you would consider to be that good? He looked good in his last fight against a decent fighter in Vivian Harris, but he needs to go to America and fight some big name fighters. Jose Luis Castillo would be a good start and it is rumoured. I'm sure if he can prove himself in America with a couple of big name fights, then Hatton will give him his shot. I reckon Hatton would beat Witter and finally shut him up.

Me too and I hope they get it on at some stage. Witter to me seems to do nothing but take shots at Hatton yet never fights anyone himself. He should keep quiet and take on some better opponents IMO.

Had to laugh at Witter making out he was being generous saying he would be prepared to split the purse 70/30 in Hatton's favour should they meet.

Of course he would, even with that split it would probably be 50 times what he's earned before in a fight.

IMO Witter needs to pipe down and know that Hatton is the one who's calling all the shots. If he can do that and other things go as planned, then you never know they might just be sharing a ring in about 14 months time.



And for what It's worth I think Witter is hugely improved of late and would be a very difficult nights work for Ricky.

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The problem for Hatton is Witter's style is all wrong for him. Billy Graham knows it and I think he's doing everything he can to keep his man away.

Tyson –Holyfield?

Mayweather in Wrestlemania?

Last week truly was the week Boxing lost its soul.

Hopefully some pride in the noble art of swedging can be restored this week, when Haye and Enzo clash. I’m particularly looking forward to Johanesson – Mitchell.

Does anyone have the rest of the under card?

I am looking forward to haye and enzo that will be the best fight this year the uk is really catching the yus up now with the quality of boxers we have

Don't know the rest of the under card, but I'm with you in looking forward to Saturday night's action.

Johanesson V Mitchell looks like being a really good domestic tear up, there's some serious bad blood between those two and I hope it tranfers into the ring.

The main event has all the qualities to be a "blink and you'll miss it" fight, but I just get the impression it could go a lot longer than people are inticipating. I've just got a feeling both guys will start out a little circumspect, before changing gear as the fight progresses. My guess - Haye in 8.

I hope Enzo wins.

[uWBA WBC WBO Cruiserweight Title:[/u
Enzo Maccarinelli 27 W 1 L 0 D 21 KOs vs
David Haye 19 W 1 L 0 D 18 KOs
[uBBBofC British Super Featherweight:[/u
Carl Johanneson 27 W 3 L 0 D 19 KOs vs.
Kevin Mitchell 25 W 0 L 0 D 18 KOs
[uBBBofC English Middleweight title:[/u
TBA vs
Paul Smith 21 W 0 L 0 D 12 KOs

Haye cant make the 12.30pm press confrence today as it affects his sleep patern

Any idea when the haye maccarinelli fight starts tonight??

3am ish

Iv got money on haye so he better win.

I was going to stay up and watch this one, but I'm that tired today I don't think I'll be able to make it.

Just as I thought - Haye by plenty.

Always knew he had too much power for Enzo.

Both Enzo's can go on all night about making mistakes etc.. but put those two guys in a ring together another ten times and the outcome would be the same every time IMO.

Can't wait now to see Haye take on the heavyweight division. Fighting at his natural weight, I can't see any reason why he won't clean up the division in impressive fashion like he has done at cruiser.

I rolled home just in time for the first bell,Haye completely outclassed Enzo imo,faster hand speed,heavier punches and better movement.I agree that Haye can clean up the heavies,his desire in his last fight proved he's got the attitude for it.As for Enzo,at least he wont be fighting Haye again(or will he

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Fair play to Macaroni he took a right cross right on the button before he got taken out in the corner. I was amazed that he took that cross without flinching because it was bang! Right there.

Not a classic, but a great finish from Haye. I won't be backing against him taking a heavyweight title. There's a great opportunity for him there

Does Haye not get cut too easily though?
I think these russians/ex-russian world champs are all far more technical and defensive/skilful than maccarinelli last night...i just think it wont be as easy as people think for haye thats all...i agree he's got most of the tools and could easily be a marketing mans dream with the heavyweight division in the state its in at the minute

Predictable outcome, I couldnt believe what I was hearing from Enzos camp in preperation for this fight. Like the previous posters have said I look forward to him taking on the heavyweight division, certainly exciting times ahead for Haye.

Did anyone watch the Mitchell fight? I havent enjoyed a fight in quite a while as much as that, it was excellent.

Didn't see it, but from the sounds of it Johanneson got his limitations exposed a bit in the middle rounds. He's a game lad Carl, but he just lacks that little something extra you need when you step up in class.

As for Haye, providing he doesn't lose too much in terms of hand and foot speed carrying extra weight into the ring, there's no reason why he can't clear up at heavy. The Samuel Peter win at the weekend was a bit of a surprise, and might be a good starting point rather than the awkward, mechanical Klitschkos.

Sounds right to me. He's had some great scraps at domestic level, but each time he's attempted to make the step up he's had his limitations exposed big time.

That right cross was a peach from Haye, McLennan said Enzo didn't flinch, I think he more than flinched but I'm amazed he remained upright for the 20 seconds he did afterwards, it was a proper clunk, and effectivley ended the fight.