Do you remember when Quintana fought Cotto? Everyone was saying that Quintana is exrtremely fast and the only way Cotto is going to beat him is to get inside and that was going to be very hard. What did Cotto do? He beat Quintana to the punch and knocked him around the ring. After the fight Quintana said that Cotto was one of the fastest he has ever faced and one of the hardest punchers also. lets not count Cotto out yet!!!
First of all, quintana got blown out when pwill came to fight. Secondly, beating a fast guy to the punch with much longer legs and arms is much more difficult than a 5'9" Quintana. No comparison. Of course Cotto and Mosley have a chance, these are elite boxers, but would you put real money on either to beat Pwill?
No one has beaten Winky like that before, no one!
That may be so....but it's "safe-to-say-" Winky Wright is very near retirement. 5 years back, you would have definately seen differently.
You gotta consider that Paul Williams struggles to make Welter Weight.
Are you comparing Carlos Quintana to a 6"2 87 inch reach Williams?
Yes, the Quintana that got to Williams. That Quintana.. He is only 5'9 1/2 " and he got to Williams. Remember Tyson? Every person he faced was taller than he was and what happened?
I cant see Kirkland beating him, he's too straight up, no deffense and Williams can use his height.
Yeah but Kirkland gots that heart and will be all over him.. he will make PWILL brawl
Do you remember when Quintana fought Cotto? Everyone was saying that Quintana is exrtremely fast and the only way Cotto is going to beat him is to get inside and that was going to be very hard. What did Cotto do? He beat Quintana to the punch and knocked him around the ring. After the fight Quintana said that Cotto was one of the fastest he has ever faced and one of the hardest punchers also. lets not count Cotto out yet!!!
Are you comparing Carlos Quintana to a 6"2 87 inch reach Williams?
I think a seperation needs to be made between Winky wright's weight and his size. Winky Wright just fought Paul Williams at middleweight. He is in no way a true, solid middleweight, though. He was really more at home at 154, and that's where his power stems from. Even at junior middleweight Winky never had much pop.
What I mean to say is, yes, Paul Williams just beat a skilled, yet aging, tactian at middleweight. He didn't have to exert his output and impress his size on a fighter with skills and decent power. Honestly, there's a good chance Cotto or Mosley would bring more danger to Paul's chin.
I think people are equating the Wright win for the Punisher as being proof he can hang with even the boys at 160. I've never considered Winky one of those boys, though - who didn't feel Wright would have gotten a clear victory over Jermain if he'd been just a bit South of 160?
So, I'm not going to say Paul would have an easy time with Cotto, Mosle, etc.
I think the Margarito fight was a good yard stick. He won a close decision against a man with size, never dominating, but managing to slightly outwork his opponent to get a tough win.
That's what I think he'd be up against with many of the top boys at 147 lb. even now.
I am a Cotto fan but he dont want Paul. You have to be extremly fast with hands and feet to box Paul or to be able to take huge shots to get inside. Cotto headhunted all night v margs but pwills head movement is difficult to time. Plus he throws from every possible angle. How about that uppercut across his other arm?!?!?!?. Cotto is too small. No we can't beat Paul, including the retired one (who wouldn't fight him for a hundred million dollars probably)
Do you remember when Quintana fought Cotto? Everyone was saying that Quintana is exrtremely fast and the only way Cotto is going to beat him is to get inside and that was going to be very hard. What did Cotto do? He beat Quintana to the punch and knocked him around the ring. After the fight Quintana said that Cotto was one of the fastest he has ever faced and one of the hardest punchers also. lets not count Cotto out yet!!!
Yeah Quintana was giving him angles and was tagging his ass at will. thats was up.
People who gives ngles will give PW lots of problems!!!!!!!!!
exactly i knew that winky was going to be an easy target because he doesnt move he just block and throw his jab.
I am a Cotto fan but he dont want Paul. You have to be extremly fast with hands and feet to box Paul or to be able to take huge shots to get inside. Cotto headhunted all night v margs but pwills head movement is difficult to time. Plus he throws from every possible angle. How about that uppercut across his other arm?!?!?!?. Cotto is too small. No we can't beat Paul, including the retired one (who wouldn't fight him for a hundred million dollars probably)
Anyone who isn't blinded by hate knows that Cotto don't duck anyone. However, in this case I say NO WAY cotto ever fights him. Cotto is after mosley or pbf next. That means a year away. By then pwill will have fought too many times at 154-160. And stop the quintana comparisons. Cotto fights nothing like quin and everyone could tell Paul was listless that night. Mark my words- cotto will not fight pwill. It's a stylistic nightmare for cotto. Kirkland matches up well because pwill likes to fight and the only way he beats kirk is by outboxing him all the way (which serg can do). Bottom line-NO WW will fight pwill and he some excellent matchups at 154-160 that are very close or even fights
Cosign. Some people on here are just ignorant. They talk shit about Cotto in order to praise their own fighter. It's really embarrassing actually.
Anyone who isn't blinded by hate knows that Cotto don't duck anyone. However, in this case I say NO WAY cotto ever fights him. Cotto is after mosley or pbf next. That means a year away. By then pwill will have fought too many times at 154-160. And stop the quintana comparisons. Cotto fights nothing like quin and everyone could tell Paul was listless that night. Mark my words- cotto will not fight pwill. It's a stylistic nightmare for cotto. Kirkland matches up well because pwill likes to fight and the only way he beats kirk is by outboxing him all the way (which serg can do). Bottom line-NO WW will fight pwill and he some excellent matchups at 154-160 that are very close or even fights
You haters are always worth a laugh. Paul is faster and has better footwork than Cotto. Miguel circles with his hands down, fades late and has a shaky chin. He couldn't handle Margaritos pressure. Williams brings a lot more. He has 7 inches of height, over 12 inches of reach and a lot more volume. The Quintana fight was an anamoly, it happens. Paul would beat the shit out of Cotto. Winky Wright would make Cotto look like a fool. So stfu already.
I gave you credit for winning our bet, but this is a miserable assessment of Cotto. If you think that's how Cotto fights maybe you need to watch more. Cotto for the most part in his career has been a pressure fighter that keeps his hands up and keeps coming. To say that Miguel circles with his hands down, fades late and has a shaky chin means either you only saw him against Margarito and are making bold assumptions, or you simply don't get it.
Here's some highlights of Cotto. In case you haven't seen much of him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWZe4elZE2A&feature=related
it's not safe to assume anythig at this point because quintanas fan can argue that something was wrong with quintana in the second fight with williams after he destroyed him in their firs fight
Cotto would get beatdown! He has problems with tall guys with strong chins and a weird striking style. Then add that Williams is southpaw.... I wouldn't blame Cotto for ducking Williams.
Winky's eyes were swollen up. Both of them! He got a beatdown. Williams had virtually no damage on him. Cotto wouldn't hang with Williams at all. Sorry but it must be said.
You haters are always worth a laugh. Paul is faster and has better footwork than Cotto. Miguel circles with his hands down, fades late and has a shaky chin. He couldn't handle Margaritos pressure. Williams brings a lot more. He has 7 inches of height, over 12 inches of reach and a lot more volume. The Quintana fight was an anamoly, it happens. Paul would beat the shit out of Cotto. Winky Wright would make Cotto look like a fool. So stfu already.
i think you are over lookin Cotto. I would favor Williams slightly, but Cotto is not someone to over look. If he got to Williams body, then it would be different then what you are sayin.
I was just so impressed. I can't see any smaller men dealing with him. I think Calzaghe Williams would be a beautiful fight, they both throw like there is no tomorrow and neither would get knocked out.
Williams actually throws CORRECT punches. Calzaghe throws slaps.
You haters are always worth a laugh. Paul is faster and has better footwork than Cotto. Miguel circles with his hands down, fades late and has a shaky chin. He couldn't handle Margaritos pressure. Williams brings a lot more. He has 7 inches of height, over 12 inches of reach and a lot more volume. The Quintana fight was an anamoly, it happens. Paul would beat the shit out of Cotto. Winky Wright would make Cotto look like a fool. So stfu already.