Saul Alvarez -vs- Paul Williams Sept. 15 MGM Grand

[TigerFan]

I got Blake Griffin on points

[El Kabong]

Canelo by KO...honestly I think that KO by Martinez has finished Paul Williams as a top level fighter. I think Mosley vs Williams would be much better as far as competition. I would like Canelo to fight Lara or Kirkland or Angulo....he'd probably beat all those guys, although if Lara decided to box he could hang with Canelo, in the end I think that's how he gets beaten, but it won't be by Williams.

[Rantcatrat]

I'm not upset at a Paul Williams versus Canelo fight. It's a good fight and at a good time for Canelo's career. It's a step up, albeit not huge. I also wasn't upset with the prospect of a Kirkland-Canelo fight. However, it's not by mistake that although Williams and Kirkland were beat by Lara and Molina, Lara and Molina haven't even been mentioned as possible opponents for Canelo. I'll be rooting for Tall Paul, but favor Canelo.

[Spicoli]

Canelo by KO...honestly I think that KO by Martinez has finished Paul Williams as a top level fighter. I think Mosley vs Williams would be much better as far as competition. I would like Canelo to fight Lara or Kirkland or Angulo....he'd probably beat all those guys, although if Lara decided to box he could hang with Canelo, in the end I think that's how he gets beaten, but it won't be by Williams.

Thats what I think. It's like trying to put toothpaste back on the tube with that chin and his kinship with leather has finally caught up and frankly it's a bit scary. I'm skeptical with the anoitment of Alvarez and not really sure what he learned in with Mosley other than coping with a cut and his name but I liked his composure.

[Kirkland Laing]

Golden Boy must be confident that Williams is shot to make this fight. Gotta go with Canelo on this one, maybe a late stoppage.

[p4pking]

Golden Boy must be confident that Williams is shot to make this fight. Gotta go with Canelo on this one, maybe a late stoppage.

I realize they will be careful with Alvarez for the meantime, but I don't think any version of Williams could have beaten him either. He doesn't have the power to hurt him, isn't technically near as sound and won't hold up to Canelos shots imo. At present I'm not sure whether this is even any kind of test for the kid, he should be able to punch holes through Williams.

[MMASUX]

It's a good fight, I like it. Canelo is not.ready for Floyd and this is a good next step for him. As for the PPV, I don't know why they are doing this. That fight will be lucky to draw 150k ppv buys. Unless this card is completely loaded it will not do great numbers.

[IamInuit]

If Paul Williams would fight taking full advantage of his mutant physical characteristics he would be this era’s version of Tommy Hearns but he doesn’t. He stands in the pocket and fights like he’s 5 foot 2 with a 67 inch reach. That’s probably also the reason that as a southpaw he has no clue how to deal with other southpaws.

Speaking of southpaws, Alvarez has little or no experience which adds intrigue and PW does quite well against orthodox fighters. I think we will finally see Canelo’s chin checked and at numerous times during the fight. All Williams has to do is use range and even ¾ of that wing span for the half the fight and he could probably win it.

I think Williams will fight as he always does but manage the ud or late stoppage nonetheless. Maybe even a white towel will be thrown in.

I am not convinced that the punch from Martinez has ruined Williams to the point most people do. I could also be gravely mistaken.

[Master]

I hope that Williams wins this and upsets the applecart. If he is to win then he has to knock out or stop Alvarez because they will not allow the golden goose to lose a decision. Making it PPV is a kick in the balls for boxing fans.

[Hulk]

I hope that Williams wins this and upsets the applecart. If he is to win then he has to knock out or stop Alvarez because they will not allow the golden goose to lose a decision. Making it PPV is a kick in the balls for boxing fans.

I agree with both counts. I don't think I've ever rooted for Williams before, but I will do so against the vaunted red headed fuck.

Is this a PPV ? If so then that is the bullshit of all bullshit.

Williams gets hit a lot these days, but he looked like he had something left last time out schooling Ishida.

[Dia bando]

I hope that Williams wins this and upsets the applecart. If he is to win then he has to knock out or stop Alvarez because they will not allow the golden goose to lose a decision. Making it PPV is a kick in the balls for boxing fans.

I agree with both counts. I don't think I've ever rooted for Williams before, but I will do so against the vaunted red headed fuck.

Is this a PPV ? If so then that is the bullshit of all bullshit.

Williams gets hit a lot these days, but he looked like he had something left last time out schooling Ishida.

Hulk that's nasty leave the ginger alone, Williams is far from finished it was a clean ko not that he was getting a beating.He got caught with a very good punch out of the blue so to say he is finished is
a bit premature in this point in time.

[Hulk]

I hope that Williams wins this and upsets the applecart. If he is to win then he has to knock out or stop Alvarez because they will not allow the golden goose to lose a decision. Making it PPV is a kick in the balls for boxing fans.

I agree with both counts. I don't think I've ever rooted for Williams before, but I will do so against the vaunted red headed fuck.

Is this a PPV ? If so then that is the bullshit of all bullshit.

Williams gets hit a lot these days, but he looked like he had something left last time out schooling Ishida.

Hulk that's nasty leave the ginger alone, Williams is far from finished it was a clean ko not that he was getting a beating.He got caught with a very good punch out of the blue so to say he is finished is
a bit premature in this point in time.

No he's not finished, but he did look quite poor against Erislandy Lara.