Williams-Wright fight is finalized

**boricua** · 02-04-2009 10:56 PM

Williams-Wright fight is finalized | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times

Great news I just read this Article ......(Promoters Dan Goossen and Richard Schaefer just confirmed to me on the telephone that a 160-pound fight between former world welterweight champion Paul Williams and ex-super-welterweight champion Winky Wright has been finalized for April 11 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
HBO will televise the bout, Goossen said.

Williams (36-1, 27 knockouts) last beat Verno Phillips by eigth-round technical knockout in Ontario, and Goossen often refers to the tall left-hander as the most-avoided fighter in boxing.

Wright (51-4-1, 25 KOs) has made the same claim after defeating the likes of Shane Mosley (twice) and Felix Trinidad, but Wright has also been notoriously difficult to come to terms with and he hasn't fought since his July 2007 loss to Bernard Hopkins.

"This gives Paul Williams that name fighter, it puts him up atop the heap as the most preeminent fighter from 147 pounds to 160

" Goossen said. "Fighting a guy who's been avoided too gives him a great opportunity to show his dominance again."
Goossen said the fighters will split the purse 50-50, but he declined to say how much money is in the pot.

This should be a real test for Winky after his Layoff, and to Paul lets see what happens

**kingfrnk** · 02-04-2009 10:58 PM

**boricua** · 02-04-2009 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by kingfrnk

this is going to be a great fight

**kingfrnk** · 02-04-2009 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by boricua

Originally Posted by kingfrnk

this is going to be a great fight

I wonder what weight it will be at. Most likely 160 . It is going to be a great fight though il be siding with Paul but i wouldnt be upset for winky to make a huge comeback.

**Kel** · 02-04-2009 11:08 PM

How old is WW now?

**boricua** · 02-04-2009 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Kel

How old is WW now?

as of right now he's 37, maybe we could see another hopkins,mosley upset

**killersheep** · 02-04-2009 11:08 PM

I think Williams reach and activity will prove to be too much. Of course I've made this same prediction in the other two rising star vs. legend fights and been completely wrong both times. I'm really looking forward to this one. Honestly I'm a little disappointed in Winky's inactivity, it's great to finally be able to see him in action again.

**DaxxKahn** · 02-05-2009 01:06 AM

This must have just happened today because yesterday I spoke with Gabe Ruelas Gossens Fighter relations head and he said it was not finalized

**rjj tszyu** · 02-05-2009 08:44 AM

I'd have loved to see ths fight in Winky's prime. He was great but i'm not sure now as he has been out so long and he lost his last outing, and on the other hand I think Williams has what it takes to be the next big thing in boxing so at this point in their career I only see a win for Williams.