Seriously why can't Paul Williams move up?

[hemichromis]

i dont think moving up effected hearns too much in fact i think it was a good thing, at 37 he was obvioudly slower than when he was younger but he was still quicker than the cruiser\s he was fighting at the time. it should be no different fot williams, that said, if williams is finding it easy to come in at 147 why would he move up?

[niceguy45]

paul Williams said he can easily get to 160 and in the future, I think we will see him there

if he does move up, it's gonna be tough to see him win a fight,
he has no power and he will most def. get knocked-out a lot faster

[El Dominicano]

I see a lot of people in this board claiming he would get killed if he ever moved up. I gotta disagree I think he would still be a really good fighter at 154. For the Margarito fight he was about 17 pounds over what he weighed in as. And I really think it would probably benefit him to not have to push to make 147 when he can just make 154. If anything I think he would have more energy at that weight. Two things that will go with him when he moves up. He still has a good reach and his length is a problem for most. Also along with that his height as well. This guy is not 6'2 he has to be taller.

The second thing that easily comes with him is is hand speed. Which could look faster at 154 because he'll be fighting slightly bigger opponents. And his boxing skill, his chin, and jab can all help him compete at a weight higher than 147. Now 160 is a different story. I think he would have to adjust to that weight and fight a couple of tune ups at that weight to become comfortable.

I can see Paul kicking ass in the 154-160 division BUT the strong fighters are at 147. Paul doesn't look like those fighter who kill to get to 147 he looks great at 147

[Derranged_]

Why move up? All the money's in the welterweight division...

[CottoOverrated1]

I can see Paul kicking ass in the 154-160 division BUT the strong fighters are at 147. Paul doesn't look like those fighter who kill to get to 147 he looks great at 147

for real, its not like he struggles like moranda and pavlik to make 160. he comes in under 147 everytime.

[brently1979]

He should only move up if he can't make the weight anymore, there is always too much about emphases on fighters moving up in weight for no real reason. Most fighters who moves up in weight prematurely always have problems.

[Kobe Bryant]

Not directed to all. But some of you are not comprehending what I said correctly. I'm not saying he should move up. I'm saying he has the ability to move up. For now I'm hoping he stays at welter and cleans out the division.

[Fox McCloud]

Williams ***** ass doesnt wanna move up,thats like cheating.

Yeah, especially if he keeps making the weight.

I mean, why would anyone give themselves any advantage in a fight, that's CHEATING!

[CottoOverrated1]

Not directed to all. But some of you are not comprehending what I said correctly. I'm not saying he should move up. I'm saying he has the ability to move up. For now I'm hoping he stays at welter and cleans out the division.

fo sho. my bad. hey paul started off at 160. he will be successful in moving up weight classes. 154 will be no sweat. 160 is where it gets interesting, and he will still pose match up problems for alot of fighters at 160.

[Fox McCloud]

My only concern is that his already slight lack of power at 147 will turn into the kind of lack of power that can't even back a guy up if you put your whole body into it at 160.