Paul Williams vs Vernon Forrest

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  1. TheJuggernaut

    TheJuggernaut Hitchslap Full Member

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    Who would you put your money on
     
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  2. slicksouthpaw16

    slicksouthpaw16 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Williams, judging by the Mayorga fight( when Vernon was in his prime) he doesn't react well to pressure from a naturally bigger opponent that is willing to take his best punches and dish them back out even more. Not only that, but Williams is much stronger, much more skilled and much faster( and better) then any version of Mayorga. If Vernon boxes carefully, then he could make it the full 12. But if he tries to brawl, then he would be sent home early by Williams.
     
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  3. TheRock49

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    My money would be on Williams
     
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  4. King Dan

    King Dan Golovkin Full Member

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    Williams would win and this fight should happen next for jr middle supremacy.
     
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  5. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    this is not the fight that would establish Jr. MW surpremacy.

    It would establish the "United States Jr.MW champion"
     
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Right now Williams. Williams against prime Forrest? Forrest.
     
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  7. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    Williams smothers him. Forrest has trouble pulling the trigger these days, and hasn't had a legitimate win against a B fighter or better in about 5 years.
     
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  8. NickBarker

    NickBarker Damnum Absque Injuria Full Member

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    I'd go with Williams, and would add that they ought to hold this fight in the Southeast. Considering both fighters are Southern, there would probably be a market for it. I would like to see Williams perhaps develop a local fanbase.
     
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  9. King Dan

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    King Dan, Dec 5, 2008
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