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I have become accustomed to making ridiculous predictions, like saying that Chris Byrd would get knocked out as a light-heavyweight and that Nate Campbell could beat Juan Diaz. Clearly, I'm a nutcase.
I truly believe that Paul Williams will beat Winky Wright because Winky's footwork is too slow. Winky does not fight well at range and from what I've seen of late, Williams is starting to make better use of his reach.
Wright is the kind of guy who prefers to get in close where he can chop with his punches and I don't think Williams will give him that terrain.
That said, I think Yuri Foreman is the perfect style to beat Paul Williams. He is very quick on his feet, if completely lacking in punching power. He moves in and out faster than anyone at 154, has a strong chin and a very good amateur background. I think he has the style to make Williams' long limbs work against him and befuddle him ala the first Quintana fight.
I know a lot of people will call me crazy because obviously a big name cannot lose to a lesser known fighter but just think about it for a second.
I truly believe that Paul Williams will beat Winky Wright because Winky's footwork is too slow. Winky does not fight well at range and from what I've seen of late, Williams is starting to make better use of his reach.
Wright is the kind of guy who prefers to get in close where he can chop with his punches and I don't think Williams will give him that terrain.
That said, I think Yuri Foreman is the perfect style to beat Paul Williams. He is very quick on his feet, if completely lacking in punching power. He moves in and out faster than anyone at 154, has a strong chin and a very good amateur background. I think he has the style to make Williams' long limbs work against him and befuddle him ala the first Quintana fight.
I know a lot of people will call me crazy because obviously a big name cannot lose to a lesser known fighter but just think about it for a second.
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