Williams can take a great punch, but has somewhat shitty defensive reflexes and low guard. All of Williams physical advantages that he enjoys fighting welters would get washed away, while in with a guy who loves turning opponents into bobbleheads.

Williams will take on anyone, he is a brave guy, but I don't think Pavlik is a line he should cross at this point anyway. I mean hell, 2.5 mil is a lot, but he will probably get the same for fighting Cotto if Cotto beats Margarito. Williams' size advantage does give him at least a fair shake in that one.