Can Paul Williams "do a Henry Armstrong" and become an ATG in 2009?

There is no way Williams can become an ATG in 2009 and not even he believes this.

 

He really does not have that type of ability. I think he is still essentially limited in certain aspects of his technique. He still looks like more of an athlete than a skilled boxer, but he's improving. Against a skilled counterpuncher like Mayweather, or Dzinziruk at 154, maybe even Martinez he would be in trouble. I'm not sure Margarito has much for him stylistically.

And I'm certain he'd be far better matched against Abraham. He could try and keep a fight like that at range and win on work-rate whilst trying to avoid any shots that would be likely to end his night. That wouldn't work against Pavlik who is just as rangy and active, but with middleweight power.

 

Only time will tell. Just because he can make any weight between 147-168 doesn't mean he's effective at all of them. I personally think that if he "did the Henry Armstrong thing" and was hopscotching as champion between those weight classes, it would be terribly impressive, but only if he was collecting belts.

 

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I agree with you about his technique issues, but I've seen some excellent adaptability in him in certain unique ways that are very understated and tend to go unnoticed. He's also gotten much more aggressive lately, and actually putting power into his punches, which has made him far more interesting and dangerous. The bottom line is that I want to see his fights. I don't really give a **** about this ATG stuff to be honest. That's for boxing nerds that spend more time making lists than watching fights.

 

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I don't think he can. Beating Phillips didn't prove an awful lot and the top 154'ers would beat him. If he wants a title at MW then Sturm is the best bet. At 168 his physical advantages would be non-existant and he would be outboxed.

Even if he somehow manages to do it then it wouldn't compare to Armstrong's feats. Armstrong achieved it in an era with one title and just 8 weight divisions. Signifcantly more impressive than than picking up one of four belts in an era with 17 weight divisions.

 

That is one of the things I've noticed he's improved very recently is his punch technique. He used to throw a lot of arm punches that wouldn't hurt ****, it would be considered laughable for him to compete at 160. But he's developing into a fighter with good power even with his work-rate. Just shows how much correct punch technique and leverage makes a difference.

 

Henry Armstrong wouldnt have lost to Carlos Quintana.

When will the overrating of Williams stop?

 

Tell Calzaghe that:hey.

 

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Forrest isnt the top guy at 154, Dzinziruk is. And Pavlik would murder Williams. Dont be surprised if old man Winky schools Williams. Paul isnt great.