Who you guys got in this battle of the two black guys who fight like Mexicans? I think PW has much better chin and wears him down for a late TKO.
People are writting PW off too soon. He only loses vs slick southpaws. Kirkland is anything but slick. Kirkland's style will make Williams look good.
Kirkland is not a counter-puncher and he wouldn't be able to land on Williams the way Martinez and Lara can. And he wouldn't be able to avoid punches like either of those guys because of his lack of defense. Williams like guys who can't move and stand with him. I like Kirkland, but his style would actually play into Williams' strengths. I see a very competitive fight.
Has Foty written all over it. I'd tip Williams to win though he excels against come forward guys like Kirkland.
Kirkland by KO in 1 or 2. James has defense, I saw it a little in sparring but it was out in full form tonight. He was rolling punches, catching, slipping, and countering off punches at will tonight and if P-Will couldn't take Sergio's power, he sure as hell isn't taking a flush shot from Kirkland. If anyone cares about P-Will they will not let this fight happen, Paul fights too much on the inside to ever be allowed to fight Kirkland.
Kirkland would give the current Williams a pretty vicious beating. If you take the Williams of a few years ago, its a much better/more comepetive matchup.
I think its closer than people think.. but its hard to argue Williams.. he looked pretty bad his last time out