Since Cotto lost, is Paul Williams the number 1 WW?

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  1. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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    It seems to me that since Cotto lost, it makes Paul Williams the #1 WW. I mean he beat Margarito, avenged his only loss devastatingly. What do you all think? I mean how can Margarito be #1 when he was dominated by Paul? I support a rematch, but it seems clear to me that until there is a rematch Paul is now #1.
     
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  2. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    it doesn't work like that, to be number 1 you have to beat the number 1, so it makes margarito number 1
     
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  3. john b

    john b EVERTON 0- OLdham 1 Full Member

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    Very true and I reckon margarito would beat williams after watching him last night.
     
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  4. uponone919

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    huge PW fan but i dont know if he could pull off the win again
     
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  5. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Not nessesarily....but I do agree that last night makes Margo number 1. Now if Williams had never lost to Quintana...then you have an arguement.

    And it sets up a Williams - Margarito II quite nicely.
     
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  6. Exposed

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    After watching Margo last night, it's obvious Paul Williams would win with a wider margin. Margo is all pressure with **** poor defense and limited boxing skill. He wouldn't be able to bully Williams like he did with Cotto, I would expect another decision win for Williams if they fought again.
     
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  7. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    How did Cotto get to be number one in this equation then?
     
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  8. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    I think Paul would win again if he fought Margarito. There is nothing different about Margarito . Paul Williams beats him to the punch just like last time, taking about 9 out of 12 rounds.
     
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  9. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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    I think it is ridiculous to try to say Cotto was a clear #1 WW. He only fought 3 legit WW guys. I see his record no better than Paul Williams or Margarito's coming into the fight, he just happend to be backed by HBO.

    It is ridiculous though if you really are going to rate Margarito higher than Williams though.
     
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  10. MexChamps

    MexChamps Active Member Full Member

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    Paul wont get a luckt late start out of Margs again
    Margs took PW as just another mandatory and didnt even get into the fight until the 6th and at the end of the fight PW was running for his life

    When Margs starts from round 1 PW is done inside of 8
     
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  11. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    8-4 Williams last time. 9-3 this time
     
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  12. LennoxGOAT

    LennoxGOAT Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Margo didn't beat the number 1. Margo is number 2 and PW is number 1. Anyone who disputes this doesn't have a ****ing clue.
     
    LennoxGOAT, Jul 27, 2008
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  13. newrp01

    newrp01 Active Member Full Member

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    PW can't make WW. Besides, he'll lose to Margo on part II.
     
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  14. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, he is. He beat Margo and though he lost to Qunitana, he still owns the head to head with the division's other king, Tony.

    Margo and Williams rule the division, and a rematch is inevitable.
     
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  15. Shotgun

    Shotgun Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nobody thought Margarito was number one when Williams beat him

    Nobody thought Quintana was number one when he beat Williams

    Nobody thought Williams was number one when he beat Quintana in the rematch

    So why would Williams become number one without even fighting? Makes no sense
     
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