Quote Originally Posted by El Gamo
It's kind of sad that you think a dude who has been boxing and busting his balls since he was 15 is just looking for a big losing payday. and I'm not saying I don't want to see Tony v Williams,because I honestly think Tony's experience,power and chin will win him the fight but I'm retaliating to claims he is ducking Paul.

Like I said,over and over,Margarito wants to keep the title and will fight Williams at a later date,he does NOT want to vacate and Cotto is a more dangerous and better fight. If Margarito beat Williams,it woudn't make the Cotto fight that much bigger simply because Williams is not well known,it would be like Cintron again,Tony beats another young,dangerous fighter and gets no credit.

Like I said,people sound stupid saying he is ducking Williams to fight the better fighter in Cotto. and a Cotto fight is easy to make,both are promoted by Arum and Cotto runs from no one. Even if Tony lost the tune up,I'm sure the fight could still be made.



Quote Originally Posted by Lords Gym
Paul Williams is the most dangerous fighter at 147 in my estimation ! speed , non stop punching. footwork. he beat Shambra Mitchell like a step child in there.. I never seen Mitchell completely owned like that .
With all due respect,that is Williams claim to fame,his beating Sharmba,and I don't give Floyd credit for that win,I'm dam sure not giving Paul credit for it.I see a good fighter in Williams,but he throws too many weak punches like against Santos Pakau and if Mitchell and Mathysee,guys he has like 5 inch height advantage over,can get inside easily and bang away,I'm sure guys like Tony and Cotto will do far more damage.

On another note,even though Cotto would be hot favourite over Margarito,I honestly believe Tony can win. I think Arum is making a big mistake putting Cotto in with Tony and I love both guys.
I don't really have a huge problem with Tony fighting Cotto but he should just relinquish the belt now and stop holding up Paul Williams. It's obvious now that he's not gonna fight his mandatory. WBO will strip him and Williams will fight someone for it. But he's holding up Williams right now. Williams, Cotto, and Berto are the future at 147. Tony will eventually lose to someone. He's just an average fighter. Plus, Tony's a big fucking hypocrite now.