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The power of Paul Williams (31-0, 23 KOs) was felt in Reno, Nevada when he blew out former junior welterweight champion Sharmba Mitchell (57-6, 31 KOs) in four rounds. No longer should Williams, the possible second coming of Thomas Hearns, be considered a prospect. The 25-year-old powerhouse is now a legitimate threat in the welterweight division.
The fight started quick as both men tried to gain some momentum in at the start. Mitchell, uncharacteristically, stood his ground against the much larger Williams. By the second round, it was apparently clear that Mitchell was seriously outgunned by his near 6'2 opponent. Williams began to land his jab more consistently, which set up his powerful left hand.
In the third, Williams floored Mitchell with a combination of power punches. Mitchell was able to make it to his feet and closed the round by landing a big right hand to the head of Williams. Mitchell was not going to get away that easy, as Williams hurt him in the opening seconds of the fourth. [details]
The fight started quick as both men tried to gain some momentum in at the start. Mitchell, uncharacteristically, stood his ground against the much larger Williams. By the second round, it was apparently clear that Mitchell was seriously outgunned by his near 6'2 opponent. Williams began to land his jab more consistently, which set up his powerful left hand.
In the third, Williams floored Mitchell with a combination of power punches. Mitchell was able to make it to his feet and closed the round by landing a big right hand to the head of Williams. Mitchell was not going to get away that easy, as Williams hurt him in the opening seconds of the fourth. [details]
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