The 40's and 50's vs The 90's and Today

[Yogi]

Williams SD Whitaker-have ya'll seen a prime Ike Williams?? The guy was a monster, and fast as hell to boot.

Geez, no kidding.

With Ike Williams at his best, no lightweight in history has an "easy" night, nor would they "box circles" around him. He's a tough fight for any fighter whose ever fought at 135, and that includes everyone (Duran, Armstrong, Leonard, Gans, Canzoneri, Ross, and yes, even Pernell Whitaker).

For those who haven't seen him, imagine a fighter whose somewhat similiar to a prime Thomas Hearns in style (though more aggressive and definately a lot tougher), as he uncoils and then throws quick and devastating combinations to both the head and body, and you'll have some kind of picture of what Ike Williams fought like in his prime.

And then take into account the fact that Whitaker was known to have problems with fighters who had a definate reach advantage over him (which Williams would have), and what do you get?

I see a late rounds, knockout victory for Ike Williams in this matchup.

P.S. For those who want to see what Ike Williams was capable of, I'd recommend getting a copy of his first fight with Beau Jack. I'll guarantee you'll be very impressed with what you see from him.