Whoever is handling Williams really dropped the ball here. If he wanted to he could be unified champ at 154 by this time next year, or keep B level talent at bay and hold onto his WW strap.

One thing that will definately help Williams is his reach which is absolutely ridiculous, if I'm not mistaken it's longer than most heavyweights. I can see where Williams could convince himself that he has a chance and in all honesty he may grab a few rounds early against Pavlik because of his workrate, but I'm going with Pavlik late stoppage. I'd say Williams lasts til the 10th or 11th round. Hard to say really with this much of a jump up in weight.