Witter is hoping to eventually take on Ricky Hatton

Witter was due to face Brazilian Kelson Pinto on the undercard of Ricky Hatton's WBU light-welterweight title defence against Ben Tackie.

But his hopes were dashed when he damaged a tendon on his right hand in training this week.

The news is a major blow for Witter who was hoping to continue pressuring Hatton into a domestic battle.

Pinto was regarded as one of his biggest tests and a good performance by Witter would have increased his bargaining power.

British heavyweight champion Danny Williams is set to replace Witter as chief support in a non-title bout.