Paul Williams vs Kelly Pavlik

[DynoMight]

Does anyone besides me think Paul would frustrate Kelly for 7 or 8 rounds, throwing punches in bunches with a good bit of pepper on them, and ultimately either stop Kelly or win a landslide UD on the cards? Im having a hard time seeing Kelly get in often enough to bang.

Even if it doesnt come off, Im disappointed in the bulk of 3 different weight classes' 'elite' fighters. You boys got to come up and give Tall Paul a chance.

[Tam Seddon]

definatly capable of doing it, I dont see why he couldnt, but Kelly is a big middleweight puncher and he might be able to wear Paul down with applied pressure. It depends how many punches paul can get off and how well he boxes, if hes focused for 12 rounds I think he can beat Pavlik definatly.

[Chris Nagel]

I think so. I was also thinking that Paul Williams matched with Jermaine Taylor would be an interesting fight.

[C-Lo]

Williams has the ability to outbox Pavlik. I think it's a matter of whether or not Williams can weather Pavlik's shots because they will be coming in bunches.

[kingfrnk]

Williams has the ability to outbox Pavlik. I think it's a matter of whether or not Williams can weather Pavlik's shots because they will be coming in bunches.

agreed. Pavlik does have power at 160 and i would really love to see this fight but i doubt it will happen.

[AdamGB]

I think that Williams can keep Pavlick turning but part of me wonders if pavlick will be too strong for him.

[TheDemolitionDan]

I think Paul Williams would just outbox him and win by a wide UD. Basically, it would be a Hopkins-Pavlik all over again.

[OumaFan]

He's not nearly as slick as Hopkins though. He can be hit and he's never been hit by Pavlik's type of power. I think he has more problems with Pavlik stylistically than Winky, well at least an old Winky but Winky would have always had some problems with Paul IMO.

[C-Lo]

I think Paul Williams would just outbox him and win by a wide UD. Basically, it would be a Hopkins-Pavlik all over again.

Bhop and Williams are two different fighters. Hopkins used defense and his slickness to avoid Pavlik's offense. Williams' defense is his activity. He throws so many punches that the opponent can't find their opening. Pavlik will be throwing punches back and Williams may not want to trade with Kelly.

He's not nearly as slick as Hopkins though. He can be hit and he's never been hit by Pavlik's type of power. I think he has more problems with Pavlik stylistically than Winky, well at least an old Winky but Winky would have always had some problems with Paul IMO.

Exactly!

[Quinito]

PWill would decision Pavlik imo. But the ghost always has punchers chance against anybody. So I'd defo wouldnt count him out.

[Kel]

I think Paul Williams would just outbox him and win by a wide UD. Basically, it would be a Hopkins-Pavlik all over again.

Williams is not near as crafty as Hopkins but like Taylor he would probably outbox him at times but I think Pavlic has the firepower to to hurt him and bust him up for a late stoppage.

[ElTerribleMorales]

IMO it's a pick em fight, but it doesn't need to happen now, the fight that needs to happen is Pavlik/Abraham

[markb018]

I have a hard time seeing anyone beat Williams right now... Williams took shots from Margarito well at 147 and you would think he would be a bit more sturdy at heavier weights. I think he wins wide ud vs Pavlik. Something still telling me Pavlik is still not confident since the loss to Hopkins.

I think he could clean up 147 up to and including Dawson, but I could also be a bit biased as well.

[C-Lo]

IMO it's a pick em fight, but it doesn't need to happen now, the fight that needs to happen is Pavlik/Abraham

Also throw Sturm in that mix once he can relocate his nuts!

[killersheep]

I have to give this one to The Punisher. for a few reasons

1) Unrelenting punches, Pavlik waits for the onslaught to stop before returning fire, and like Bhop, Williams will just keep throwing.

2) Williams stamina, I've never seen him really tire out, his stamina is simply not human throwing over eighty punches in the 12th round of a fight is nothing short of phenomenal, especially considering that volume was throughout the fight.

3) Williams chin, haven't seen Williams hurt at all. I know it's at the lower class of 147 but he took flush power shots from both Matthysse and Margarito and just kept going. At 160 where he doesn't have to drain himself at much I have no reason to believe that his chin will be any less worthy.

I will submit Pavlik is a hell of a puncher though and if anyone will be a real test for Williams chin it will be the Ghost.

I would love to see this fight, PPV worthy for me.