Should Danny Williams retire?

He is still without a promoter, so its not surprising there is no direction in his career. Hopefully Hayemaker promotions pick him up if he beats McDermott.

 

In a word - NO!

He overcomes odds like fighting away from home (not the first times) against an undefeated banger and proves that he beat a corrupt system with intestinal fortitude.

Williams took the best a big puncher and a bunch of corrupt wankers could throw at him and ended up not only the victor but on the right side of a TKO victory.

He's the nice guy of boxing and has pretty good skills, tremendous courage and is always in good fights.

 

Why should Danny retire?

It was just a stay busy fight last night against an unbeaten opponent, Arena obviously had enough hope for to take corruption to ATG levels. Danny dealt with him, in incredibly tough conditions

Then he has a solid defence of the British title against McDermott. He'll blast manboobs out in no time

Whats to stop him then looking for a European shot? Vladimir Virchis is the champ, Michael Sprott made him look horrible for christ sake. What is he gonna do with Danny's boxing skill and speed?

The weak beltholders like Chagaev/Valuev are nothing to fear either.

 

Spot on. :good

 

I agree, this is a very thoughtful, analytic question.
My observations of Danny's bouts bring me to the same conclusion.
He should retire for health reasons.

 

definately NO, he still has a bit to offer and remains a dangerous opponent with his power!!!!

 

i wouldn't mind if williams took on the goat herder in july. that would be a high action fight guaranteed to end in a ko. williams would certainly be the dog, but he would have a 25-35% imo. scam is ready to be had.

williams deserves a shot more than skelton or audley.

 

Skelton is still far better than Williams.

 

Has anyone here seen his last fight?

I paid to watch it on secondsout and 2 very distinct Danny's were shown. In the 1st four rounds he was leaden footed and lacked ocnfidence. This is the Danny who will get hurt. It was sad to see.

However, in 5, 6 and 7 a different Danny was there. He showed head movedment, a sharp jab and confidence. he is still overweight but he looked good in these rounds. So I don't think Danny is completely shot. On his night he could beat many decent heavyweights in the world. And you gotta love Danny's heart. It's like no other.

 

I don't think the man's gripe is with the fact that they are the Muslim Brotherhood or whatever - the fact is that they are **** trainers!

I would hazard a guess that my local Catholic priest or Jewish rabii would be clueless when asked about a left cross or straight right

 

Keep going, he's not world class but he can certainly give Euro contenders a pummelling. I think more knockdowns are in his future though so it's up to Danny really, but I think it's worth going on still.

 

Airich was not a Euro contender at all though. He was a 29 year old with little experience above punching awful fighters. Williams will lose when ever he ventures above domestic standard.

 

I know alot of people on here really like Williams but he is a joke. Maybe he could have been very good but in reality he has found his level has a mid card domestic fighter who guys like Skelton are expected to beat.

 

He needs a kick up the backside and a to get with a proper trainer.

Jim McDonald was not upto much and the current team are no better. They all appear to be yes men who lets DW do what he wants to. A proper training regime, motivation and mentally sound DW could beat a few of the top 10 fighters. I doubt we will see it though.

He has got to start boxing again instead of what he has been doing for a while now which is absorbing shots for a few rounds whilst taking wild swings and then when the opponent tires to begin boxing. Platov and Airichis both nearly took him out because of this approach.

 

Which Danny Williams......

The one who turns up in shape and with with his boxing ability intact shouldnt retire, he still has world class in him.

The fat **** who gets knocked all over the place by silly shots that shouldnt be landing retires now.

Its up to him what he does but in my opinion get trained better, get in shape and stay in shape...then compete (cause he can when he is like that).