Paul Williams up to 154

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  1. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was reading ESPN the magazine today and saw that The Punishers trainer was talking about Williams moving up because no one wants a piece of him because of height a WW. Although I think most WW would avoid him because the match up problem he poses I can't see it hapening with all the good fights at his current weight.

    Your thoughts?
     
  2. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My thoughts are he is considering it because he can't make 147 anymore, he's still filling out and he has to come in looking like skeletor to make it.
     
  3. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Oh this is garbage. Cintron says he will fight him, so does Margo, as would Clottey and definitely Judah.

    WBA and WBC champs are in huge fights and want to fight each other after, of course they won't give you the time of day.

    IF he is serious then I've give him FOUR career defining options. Fight those four guys and they would REALLY help his career as a welter and put him in an AMAZING position once the REAL top guns finish facing each other.
     
  4. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    He certainly has the body and height to fill out that big frame of his, but Ill tell you if he doesnt come into shap to throw a million punches a round, he will look ordinary to the top fighters in the division. He was fading fast against Margarito, and won the fight on pure punch output. He looked sloppy and slappy at times.
     
  5. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I personally would love to see a rematch with Margo.
    That was a hell of a fight and if Margo could've gotten inside earlier it could've gone the other way.

    Cintron would be good to and would make more sense for Williams because he could pick up another belt
     
  6. C Money

    C Money Paul McCloskey Full Member

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    There's no doubt he'll move up, i think he was 162 at fight time vs Margarito, so its a matter of time.

    He should most definitely force his hand at WW first though!! Fight Cintron and if he grabs two belts? He can get a huge fight vs either the SSM vs Cotto winner or the PBF vs Hatton winner.

    With all the talent at 47, these guy's are all better off fighting each other and creating legacy!!! They can rematch at 54 if its relevant.
     
  7. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    More so than legacy from Williams point wouldn't all the money be at 147 right now?
     
  8. K0NPHL1C7

    K0NPHL1C7 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    My thoughts are "Wow, I should go back about a year and find the post where i said the exact same situation would happen."

    Like i said before, He will be a middleweight champion in 2008.
     
  9. therealdeal

    therealdeal Active Member Full Member

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    if he can make 147, there is no reason to move up to 154 unless he can get a fight with Oscar.

    The champs at 154 are Forrest, Alcine, Spinks and Dzinziruk. A rematch with Margarito which he could apparently get if he wants, is worth more $ than fighting any of the champs at 154.
     
  10. Hadrian

    Hadrian Member Full Member

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    I love PWs but I worry his lack of power would make him less successfull at 54. He hit Margo with some full tilt shots without severe impact on margo...on the other hand maybe if he wasn't so drawn out he'd have more power.
     
  11. Relentless

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    margo has a pretty good chin.
     
  12. Illmatic

    Illmatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he would probably clean up at 154, but, the big fights are at 147. He can stay a little longer and try to force a big match
     
  13. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    . . . and fight who? Karmazin; Forrest; Mayorga; Ouma or spinks?

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    I sure love to see that happen. :D :good
     
  14. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    The only reason I can see this happening would be because he is struggling with the weight. Welter is the best div in boxing. Why would anyone want to move up when they have just won a belt and finally have some bargining power.
     
  15. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I think Williams at 54 and 60 is going to expose how poor a puncher he really is. If he doesnt learn some defense and ability to use height a little better, his career will be short lived. I still think he will eventually be the next Diego Corrales. Exciting but very beatable against the solid technicians.