Paul Williams doesn't want any part of Sergiy Dzinziruk.

[MANGLER]

I don't recall exactly why this fight didn't come off. Not too late tho.

[KJB]

This is BS. first everybody knows Sergei in europe. And who gives a **** if they dont sell or whatever in the US, they will sell double in europe.

This , "They have to fight in the US to be recognized" is starting t piss me off!!!!!

For the most part, its true. Look at Calzaghe, he sat at home in Wales defending a WBO belt for years, and nobody thought **** about him. Another good example is Felix Sturm, he will never be considered the best MW, but he will kick it in Germany collecting paychecks while out boxing scrubs.
With the HW division its a little different right now, but aside from that America is still the mecca of boxing.

[Ch@mpBox@PR]

For the most part, its true. Look at Calzaghe, he sat at home in Wales defending a WBO belt for years, and nobody thought **** about him. Another good example is Felix Sturm, he will never be considered the best MW, but he will kick it in Germany collecting paychecks while out boxing scrubs.
With the HW division its a little different right now, but aside from that America is still the mecca of boxing.

Thats what pissed me off. That they dont recognize people unless they fight in the US, wich I think is Bull MUtha ****ing ****!!!!!!!!!

[ИATAS]

This , "They have to fight in the US to be recognized" is starting t piss me off!!!!!

I'm sorry it pisses you off but it's reality isn't it? I mean we see and hear about those asian fighters that fight their entire careers in Japan or wherever but no one pays much attention cause they aren't fighting any of the elites. Same goes for any fighter wherever that may be.

Now I have no idea if this is the reason williams is fighting winky instead, I'm just saying it could be a factor. Which honestly shouldn't be hard to figure out.

Winky brings:
More Publicity
More Money
HBO coverage
A bigger name
A hall of famer

Dzinziruk brings:
German/European audience
WBO light middleweight title

So you gotta decide which is more important to you (in this case, Paul Williams and his handlers). Whatever the reasons, they decided to go with Winky for now and I certainly cant blame them.

Also remember Williams is fighting in 3 weight classes simultaneously. He's stated several times he wants to own belts in all three at the same time. He's only fought one or two times at 160, Winky would be a huge step up and could possible set him up for a fight with Pavlik.

[Ch@mpBox@PR]

I'm sorry it pisses you off but it's reality isn't it? .

Yes it is and thats what piss me off!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zocalo]

I'm sorry it pisses you off but it's reality isn't it? I mean we see and hear about those asian fighters that fight their entire careers in Japan or wherever but no one pays much attention cause they aren't fighting any of the elites. Same goes for any fighter wherever that may be.

Now I have no idea if this is the reason williams is fighting winky instead, I'm just saying it could be a factor. Which honestly shouldn't be hard to figure out.

Winky brings:
More Publicity
More Money
HBO coverage
A bigger name
A hall of famer

Dzinziruk brings:
German/European audience
WBO light middleweight title

So you gotta decide which is more important to you (in this case, Paul Williams and his handlers). Whatever the reasons, they decided to go with Winky for now and I certainly cant blame them.

Also remember Williams is fighting in 3 weight classes simultaneously. He's stated several times he wants to own belts in all three at the same time. He's only fought one or two times at 160, Winky would be a huge step up and could possible set him up for a fight with Pavlik.

Very well said... Green K given...

[KJB]

I'm sorry it pisses you off but it's reality isn't it? I mean we see and hear about those asian fighters that fight their entire careers in Japan or wherever but no one pays much attention cause they aren't fighting any of the elites. Same goes for any fighter wherever that may be.

Now I have no idea if this is the reason williams is fighting winky instead, I'm just saying it could be a factor. Which honestly shouldn't be hard to figure out.

Winky brings:
More Publicity
More Money
HBO coverage
A bigger name
A hall of famer

Dzinziruk brings:
German/European audience
WBO light middleweight title

So you gotta decide which is more important to you (in this case, Paul Williams and his handlers). Whatever the reasons, they decided to go with Winky for now and I certainly cant blame them.

Also remember Williams is fighting in 3 weight classes simultaneously. He's stated several times he wants to own belts in all three at the same time. He's only fought one or two times at 160, Winky would be a huge step up and could possible set him up for a fight with Pavlik.

Good post.
Although it seems like the style in threads like these is to ignore an intelligent post.

[VERSION1 (V1)]

I'm sorry it pisses you off but it's reality isn't it? I mean we see and hear about those asian fighters that fight their entire careers in Japan or wherever but no one pays much attention cause they aren't fighting any of the elites. Same goes for any fighter wherever that may be.

Now I have no idea if this is the reason williams is fighting winky instead, I'm just saying it could be a factor. Which honestly shouldn't be hard to figure out.

Winky brings:
More Publicity
More Money
HBO coverage
A bigger name
A hall of famer

Dzinziruk brings:
German/European audience
WBO light middleweight title

So you gotta decide which is more important to you (in this case, Paul Williams and his handlers). Whatever the reasons, they decided to go with Winky for now and I certainly cant blame them.

Also remember Williams is fighting in 3 weight classes simultaneously. He's stated several times he wants to own belts in all three at the same time. He's only fought one or two times at 160, Winky would be a huge step up and could possible set him up for a fight with Pavlik.

agreed to the bold

[The Hammer]

Why did Paul Williams have the time to fight a bum like Andy Kolle last fall, but not a world titleholder like Dzinziruk?

[KJB]

Why did Paul Williams have the time to fight a bum like Andy Kolle last fall, but not a world titleholder like Dzinziruk?

Its called a tune up, homeboy.