"Nigerian Nightmare" versus "The Truth" Who wins and how and why ? Weigh in Peter 252 Williams 224 Height - Peter 6'2" Williams 6'4" Reach - Peter 77" Williams 84" Age - Peter 28, Williams 28
I concur with the majority and have also picked Carl Williams via Decision. William's main achilles heel was the left hook - something that Peter doesn't sport much of. In addition, there is a rather large defecit in terms of skill and boxing ability which favors Truth considerably. Now Granted, Williams did not have the sturdiest set of legs nor a clad iron chin, therefore a KO victory for Peter is not out of the question. But the stylistic comparison does not warrant making him a fovorite.
Williams couldnt deal with big punchers and Peter couldnt deal with anybody who has a pulse or any skills.
Just because Mike Tyson and Mike Weaver can knock you out, it doesn't mean just anyone can. An older Williams was knocked out by Tommy Morrison in a shoot out. Williams took better stuff from Morrison than Peter could dream of dishing out before being stopped in that fight. Carl Williams went the distance with Tim Witherspoon. Witherspoon has a smaller frame than Peter, but his power is on par. Not to mention that Witherspoon was a clear notch above Peter when focused. Williams had far too many skills, too much speed, and too good a jab for Peter to overcome. Peter is strong and tough, but Williams has way more pop than a heavyweight James Toney. I realize that Wladimir Klitschko hits harder than Williams, but I don't think he was able to land his power shots with the same precision Williams'. Williams could move, and would not be as heavy afoot as Wlad. I really can't see Peter lasting the distance here. Williams tko 8 or 9
Im shocked at the respect Carl is given so far.....he was one of my favorite fighters and seems to finally have some good things said about him....love to see the positive responses
I disagree with your opinion saying williams wasnt that good the only thing that kept him from being a great heavyweight was his chin. I remember him fighting Larry Holmes on just about even terms in 85 when Holmes was still very good (although on the downside) and williams only had 16 fights at the time. HEs a way better fighter than Peter, but unfortunatly williams shaky chin would give peter a helluva shot in this fight, Im talking the peter of 05 and 06 the peter of 08 and 09 never lands and gets shut out . BUt id give a prime peter a punchers chance.