Can Paul Williams come back from this?

[Mars_ax]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

[Rantcatrat]

I hope so. I was a fan of both Sergio and Paul before that fight. I'm rooting for the Punisher this weekend, but a lot of people are picking Lara in the upset.

[Mars_ax]

I hope so. I was a fan of both Sergio and Paul before that fight. I'm rooting for the Punisher this weekend, but a lot of people are picking Lara in the upset.

Prolly because of Paul getting knocked out in his last fight, i'm betting that Williams comes back with a vengeance and either stops Lara or wins a clear cut UD, and if he doesn't his career pretty much goes down the tubes.

[Pavlik]

he stated retirement for 2012, he is not motivated anymore i think.

[MMASUX]

I'm not sure how he's going to look. I wouldn't be suprised if Lara won though. I expect it to be a good fight.

[J_Undisputed]

He can come back. The question is where does he go. With his frame, he can put on some muscle, but Everywhere he goes, Martinez has already been there and could be back. Maybe he should fight Cintron again and reassess.( Perhaps in an octogon or something Cintron cannot jump out of)
Lara has 3 first round Ko's in the last 4 according to boxrec, When he stepped up in comp, he got a majority decision. Williams will be the toughest guy he's fought. It will either be a comeback win over an undefeated guy... or "Deja Vu all over again". The first few rounds will be interesting, if Williams starts slow and his chin and confidence aren't what they were. Lara could be sniffing for weakness and looking for the ambush.

[Master]

Paul Williams is strong enough mentally and good enough skill wise to come back from that devastating knockout. Lennox did it twice and I believe Paul is made of the same stuff.

[Hunter]

Paul is 29 so he relatively young and he hasnt taken a ton of punishment although he does get hit in fights. I dont think he will be a undisputed champ or p4p but may win a title or two and can make a good living. He has a good style and attitude so he will get TV time. His aura of invincibility is gone from others fighters perspectives and even probably in his own mind. Time will tell. Amir Khan seems to be fairing ok after an equally devastating KO so I think he can come back. plus Paul was KO'd by a true top P4P guy with deceptive power. Just ask Kermit cintron who said something like "No one can hit that hard" when Sergio knocked him on his ass and he cried and they ruled a head but.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

idiot ref counting.

[MMASUX]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

idiot ref counting.

Me and my wife watched this fight together, and we were both yelling WTF are you doing counting? Get the damn mouth piece out of his mouth and get the Doc's in there.

[Master]

Martinez was not even looking, it was a lucky punch.

[Hunter]

Two of my favorite KOs that I watch over and over are this one and Donaire KOing Darchinyun. That was wicked as well.

[fan johnny]

I jumped two feet out of my chair watching that the first time. I think my wife was asking me what happened.

Paul shouldn't have any problems coming back from that, his problem is he should use that frame to stay outside more. (If he did that he wouldn't be getting hit with a lucky punch.) Someone pointed out that Martinez used that same punch a number of times. I went back and took a look and as I recall he connected with that punch.

[marbleheadmaui]

CAN he? Sure. Lots of fighters have rebounded strongly from getting drilled. Roberto Duran, Ezzard Charles and Jack Demspey among others.

WILL he? No idea. That question really makes Saturday interesting doesn't it?

[marbleheadmaui]

Martinez was not even looking, it was a lucky punch.

[laughing] That if you count he had already landed eleven times before the one that finished Williams. Martinez's trainer really has a great tactical eye.