Paul Williams-Winky Wright is ON for April

[OumaFan]

according to boxingscene

Probably either April 11 or 18.

On HBO

Winky apparently agreed to 50-50, a bit surprising.

Can't believe Winky isn't taking some kind of tuneup.

Right now the unknown on Winky is high, I might favor Paul since I don't think Winky would have ever liked Paul's style. But as much as anything its just I can't be too confident betting on an old guy who hasn't fought in two years.

[JT Rock]

Is the fight 154-160?

Im sure its 160 but I dont want to assume... But then again knowing Williams it could be at 168.

[OumaFan]

Its at 160

[hardcore_crash]

Can't wait for this.

[Phil]

fair play to Williams, theres alot of easier options out there for him. Be intresting to see what Winkys like, he's a bit like Hopkin's, I wouldn't bet against him...

[CFH]

Good on Williams for wanted to fight all comers. This is an intriguing fight. A few years ago I might have favored Winky, but I'm learning towards Williams here.

[Wayne]

I think Williams may have officially bitten off more than he can chew. At first I thought Williams would win this, but the more I think about it, the more I like Winky. So long as Winky doesn't look old, Paul will be fighting his most dangerous, hardest-hitting (I know, but it's true) opponent. Williams' only other opponent at 160 was a tomato can. He'll be getting hit with harder shots than Margarito threw from the simple fact that it's 13lbs heavier. I'm not saying Winky can knock him out, I don't, but those harder punches will have more effect. And you have to take into account that Williams likes to throw a lot of punches and he may be discouraged that 90+% may miss or be blocked. As impressive as he's been, Williams still looks very young in his approach. The kid is all guns ablazin', but he's facing an opponent who's a sharpshooter somewhere in the jungle. You got to find him while he's steadily picking you off.

[Rantcatrat]

As of now, I agree with Killface. But, I haven't made up my mind completely.

[Cortez The Killer]

Winkys been off the radar for so long he's kind of fallen out of the scene.

That's where his "better than thou" attitude took him.

Not too interested in this, but does not seem like a good fight for Williams to take..really not much reward and Winky isnt the kind of fighter to pull in lots of ppv's

I hope WWs inactivity and rust will lose it for him. PW is sitting high and losing to an old bitter winky is not going to help his career..fighting WW does not help anyones career..

[amat]

The hate for Paul Williams is something I genuinely don't understand. He's never been hyped to the high heavens and he's ALWAYS willing to fight anyone and he's a very fun fighter to watch. I always hear about him being overhyped if anything he is underhyped imo. Really I don't get how people don't like him. He's got a good story, is a nice guy and willing to fight the best at 3 different divisions.

This is tough, Williams has always had problems with southpaws, he's never faced someone with a weapon like Winky has with the jab. Winky is my favorite fighter in the world I'd like to believe he can win this it just depends on what condition he is in and if he can still stand in with the best.

Interesting fight does anyone know where it will be held?

[intoccabile]

Personally I don't see how anyone could give paul Williams the win here based on his previous performances. Sure, winky has time and a long lay off against him, but seriously - look at the styles.

Paul Williams has all these attributes but when has his reach ever meant anything? Paul, today, fights exactly like JT (a much harder hitter) but with higher volume. Paul drops his lead hand all fight (JT), throws loopy wide punches (JT), flicks his jab (JT) and has a tendency to hit the ropes when pressured (JT).

JT with all his power couldn't break Winkys shell, i dont see pauls slaps doing much either. Paul gets hit WAY too much for him to be picked in this fight IMO, many jabs will land by winky. Winky will have had to have gotten very old over his layoff.

[HattonTheHammer]

Winkys been off the radar for so long he's kind of fallen out of the scene.

That's where his "better than thou" attitude took him.

Not too interested in this, but does not seem like a good fight for Williams to take..really not much reward and Winky isnt the kind of fighter to pull in lots of ppv's

I hope WWs inactivity and rust will lose it for him. PW is sitting high and losing to an old bitter winky is not going to help his career..fighting WW does not help anyones career..

fighting winky will give williams much more worldwide attention than fighting verno phillips!!

I agree its a lose lose in terms of PW`s career progression as he`s fighting an awkward opponent who not many believe should give him problems but indeed will do.

But if he does manage to come out of it with a "W" to his record then it shoots PW right up the list of top middleweights and guarantees him a couple of big paydays ahead!

[phillies]

according to boxingscene

Probably either April 11 or 18.

On HBO

Winky apparently agreed to 50-50, a bit surprising.

Can't believe Winky isn't taking some kind of tuneup.

Right now the unknown on Winky is high, I might favor Paul since I don't think Winky would have ever liked Paul's style. But as much as anything its just I can't be too confident betting on an old guy who hasn't fought in two years.

Boring fight, NOT one to watch!

[boozeboxer]

according to boxingscene

Probably either April 11 or 18.

On HBO

Winky apparently agreed to 50-50, a bit surprising.

Can't believe Winky isn't taking some kind of tuneup.

Right now the unknown on Winky is high, I might favor Paul since I don't think Winky would have ever liked Paul's style. But as much as anything its just I can't be too confident betting on an old guy who hasn't fought in two years.

Boring fight, NOT one to watch!

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