Julian Williams is ready for the next step

[Scipio2009]

Ive been following Williams for a little while since Showtime posted a mini highlight of his Medina KO, since then hes been fighting OK fighters but hasnt had that breakthrough opponent yet.

Im really impressed with this guy. He seems to be skilled across the board and looks comfortable on the inside, outside and mid range. He's not a huge puncher but crisp, especially with the right hand. USes his feet well and stays defensively responsible. His stamina looks fine too.

Looking at TBRB for Jnr Middleweight he's at no.8 and above him weve got Martirosyan, Molina, Jermell Charlo, Bundrage, Trout, Lara and Saul Alvarez at no.1. Not sure why Andrade isnt ranked, maybe inactivity?

Obviously Alvarez is campaigning at super junior middle at the moment. Lara might be a step too far this early. But below that I'd love to see him fight any of the other guys. The Charlo twins are unlikely as Williams and the twins are with Haymon and I doubt he matches his prospects this early (though I dont agree with that stance).

That leaves Vanes, Molina, Bundrage or Trout which are all good fights. Maybe not the most exciting, but they are good tough fights to get him ready for the top.

I want to see them push this guy because I think he might be one of the best fighters coming through

Bundrage owes a title defense to one of the Charlo brothers, and Molina isn't even allowed into the country, so you're really down to two of those names being options. With both guys coming off of decent wins, the idea of facing Williams is that negative risk/reward calculus again.

[Tom Cruise]

Bundrage owes a title defense to one of the Charlo brothers, and Molina isn't even allowed into the country, so you're really down to two of those names being options. With both guys coming off of decent wins, the idea of facing Williams is that negative risk/reward calculus again.

How about James Kirkland?

Risky, but he is pretty beatable and a good name. Also coming off a loss so looking to rebuild his name

[Tom Cruise]

Has to happen now.

Trout needs to back up his talk.

Williams is so far ahead of these guys he's fighting.

[Hougigo]

Has to happen now.

Trout needs to back up his talk.

Williams is so far ahead of these guys he's fighting.

Appears to be what they're building up to

[Tom Cruise]

Appears to be what they're building up to

Had only seen the highlights so didnt realise Trout was on the broadcast team and didnt see all that confrontation after.

Good fight. I got ma boy JRock by UD