Comments Thread For: Bob Arum's Take on Manny Pacquiao vs Paul Williams

[Khalid X]

people talking as if Williams getting past Sergio is a sure thing


Williams will lose whatever marketability he has after Martinez taxes that ass

honestly I see Martinez beating Williams pretty decisively. If Martinez' stamina is there...then it's a wrap for Paul Williams.

[ThePrince]

people talking as if Williams getting past Sergio is a sure thing


Williams will lose whatever marketability he has after Martinez taxes that ass

As long as neither guy gets blasted away and they give another FOTY candidate battle, neither one loses any marketability- win or lose. Martinez lost a close toss up decision (despite what that ass clown Pierre Benoist said) and he was rewarded a with a shot at the lineal middleweight championship, which he won. If Martinez wins by split decision, then people will be calling for a rubber match naturally. But like after their first bout, they can put it on the shelf and take on other bouts. Williams fighting Pac and landing a 24/7 will vastly increase his recognizability/brand as well as his bank account. Then when he goes to the negotiating table for a Williams-Martinez III, he will have ALL the leverage.

If he loses to Pac, he still wins in the long run. If he wins, he instantly becomes the #1 P4P fighter in the world. It's a no-lose proposition.

[PRBOXINGCOTTO]

pac wont fight williams and williams does not deserve a big money fight he lost his last 2 fights he got gifts sergio will beat williams ass even worse this time by ko

[ThePrince]

Buboy (From a week ago):"But after Margarito, there are many more competitive fights out there for Manny. Andre Berto, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Paul Williams are tough opponents. Of course, there’s Floyd Mayweather, too. Manny will beat them all. This is his time.”

Cotto-Chavez in the Spring eliminates both. Berto is happy fighting journeymen and robbing HBO blind, he's fallen off hard. So that leaves Paul.

Williams has been going on about wanting to go back to 147 for big money fights, that's probably the main reason for his catchweight- he wants to come in light but also make sure Sergio isn't a lot heavier than him... all so he has an easier time making the WW limit. He's convinced that Floyd will never fight him, and he should know since they have the same manager/adviser, but he thinks Pac will take the bait. And now Pac's side, from Buboy to Arum, is talking Punisher for their next fight.

[Russian Crushin]

Stop *****ing about the height because boxing does not have a height class. He should fight Williams if Williams can make 147.

Read the article before posting ****head

[devildg]

Poochiao probably thinks if Haye can beat Valuev with his 9 inch ht, why can't Pac beat Williams, with the same ht advantage?

hahaha

[Biolink]

That's not happening, but if for some reason Floyd isn't available Sergio Martinez at 154 should be explored. That would be a helluva fight

[Molotov91]

how long ago? this is pacs third fight above jr welterweight...he only had 2 fights as a welterweight (you cannot include the circus show against delahoya, because that what that was) beating two TOP 5 welterweights (cotto and clottey)...i mean, both cotto and clottey (and felony fraud jr) has been welterweights longer than pac and you say pac couldve fought p williams long time ago...how long time ago? when pac was still a featherweight?

He could have fought williams at 147lbs? Instead pacmans dad wanted him to fight a washed up de la hoya and a overrated clottey. Arum could have chosen to put his son (pac) in the ring with a better boxer. Why not give marquez another fight all the fight fans know j.m marquez was both fights if it wasn't for the decisions. If You think arum hasn't spoon fed pac then your retarted.

[puga]

That's not happening, but if for some reason Floyd isn't available Sergio Martinez at 154 should be explored. That would be a helluva fight

lol....floyd will never be available , he aint fighting pac ,period......agreed with the rest tho!

[Skype]

Like i said before, you must be new to boxing. huge height discrepancies between fighters happen all the time. ive given you 3 names of fighters who were successful in beating much larger opponents.

As for williams vs pac, if margarito could touch up williams face, what's a accurate, fast, mobile, fleet footed, power puncher like pac gonna do?

See sharmba mitchell vs paul williams.

That was a shot, fat, past prime williams who continuously landed on pwill. pac & mitchell are just about the same height.

Meh ... you missed the point. Pac V Williams is NOT happening end off!
The height, reach and weight advantages and factor in the caliber of opponent in Williams they will not risk Pac loosing and ruining
the super fight.

Sure they were successful in beating taller fighters but Pac hasnt been. Hes not beaten anyone decent close to 6ft2/3.

Also it was not that long ago they turned down Yuri Foreman ... for guess what ... being TOO TALL LOL!!