Quintana on Paul Williams Sparring: 'He's Faster, Stronger'
By Jhonny Gonzalez
For the second time in less than a year, former welterweight champion Carlos Quintana has helped Paul Williams prepare for a fight with Sergio Martinez. Some find the pairing very odd, since Quintana is the only man to defeat Williams in the pro ranks with a 2008 twelve round decision. Williams got revenge a few months later with first round knockout. Quintana has noticed a real difference in the second Martinez training camp. He told Carlos Gonzalez that Williams improved in several key areas.
"Unlike the time when I helped him for his first fight with Martinez, Paul has improved his defense, he's stronger and a little faster," said Quintana.
Quintana was going to fight on the undercard of tonight's Martinez-Williams battle at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The promoters were unable to secure an opponent and the fight fell through at the last minute. Quintana has no desire to return to the welterweight division. He will pursue a title at 154.
"I realized [in this training camp] that I still have the desire. It is definite that I won't return to 147 and hopefully I will get a chance against any of the champions at 154," Quintana said. "The first thing I want to do is have a good return fight and then see if there are any good opportunities."
