Pavlik – Williams: Boxing experts common on who would win (Part 2)

By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com

Ken Hissner – Doghouse Boxing, Fighters of Faith

“Pavlik is probably my favorite fighter at this time and will have a major opponent in Williams. This could be a tossup fight if Williams can take a Pavlik right hand. I look for a later stoppage by Pavlik who may be behind when it happens.”

___

Doveed Linder – Boxing Talk

“I favor Williams' skills over Pavlik's power. Williams is a multi-dimensional fighter with the ability to change up and make adjustments, where Pavlik has only one way of getting the job done. I believe that Williams will be able to out-think him, out-general him, and out-speed him to win a very one-sided UD.”



Tony Nobbs – East Side Boxing, The Fist

“Pavlik is best at middleweight but he can be boxed and that is Williams go. Pavlik will have trouble from the start and Williams reach and lefty style will gradually widen the gap between them. Pavlik's best shot is a home run. Williams could end up at light heavyweight with his frame.”

“WILIAMS WIN POINTS 12 PAVLIK”

___

Darren Nichols – Boxing Talk

“Williams should be able to use his reach to keep Pavlik's power at bay. Williams by decision.”

___

David Tyler – Doghouse Boxing

“Easy win for Paul Williams. The fight will go the distance with Williams winning practically every round. His reach and speed will frustrate Pavlik.”

___

Michel Joseph – Boxing Talk

“Toughest fight to call in some time. Pavlik is a puncher who can box fairly well too. Williams is a boxer with a freakish work rate, reach, and height. The story of the fight comes down to this, can Williams survive twelve rounds with Pavlik without getting knocked out, or knocked down (and costing himself points)? I don't think there's any doubt that Williams' superior hand speed and work rate will be enough to earn him rounds provided he doesn't get folded over or flattened by Pavlik. My gut feeling here is Williams. I know Pavlik is a great puncher, and a real middleweight, but he's not going to outbox Williams - if Winky Wright got shut out, then how does Pavlik stand any chance of out-boxing Williams? Pavlik will have to rely on his power carrying the day, and if I'm training Williams, I simply tell my man not to exchange if he doesn't have to, to box and not fight, if Williams can do that, if Pavlik allows him to do that, than Williams wins, if not, Pavlik will retain his belts.”




Zachary Levin - Fight Beat

“Williams by decision.”

***
Zachary Levin is the Editorial Advisor at FightBeat.com. He has written boxing pieces for Boxing Digest, CyberBoxingZone, BoxingTalk, MaxBoxing, and The Sweet Science. You can find samples of his writing (on boxing and many other subjects) at ZacharyLevin.com and/or ZacharyLevin.net.

-----

Michael Rosenthal – Ring Magazine

“Pavlik-Williams is a tough one to pick. Williams is the better boxer and an extremely busy fighter but Pavlik is the stronger of the two. My gut tells me Williams will eke out a close decision by outworking Pavlik and proving difficult to hit. I won't be surprised, though, if Pavlik catches Williams and knocks him out.

***
Michael Rosenthal is an associate editor of The Ring magazine and also covers boxing for Yahoo Sports. He used to write for the San Diego Union-Tribune.

-----

Frank Lotierzo – The Sweet Science

“Pavlik.”

***
Frank Lotierzo has been considered by some boxing insiders to be one of the sport’s best fight analysts. His work has appeared in Fight Game, Boxing-Illustrated, and Uppercut magazine. Prior to his career as a writer, Mr. Lotierzo hosted Toe-To-Toe on ESPN Radio and trained at Joe Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia under the tutelage of the legendary George Benton. Between 1977-82, he had over 50 fights as an amateur and pro in the middleweight division.



Don Stewart – Reading Eagle, Ring Magazine

“Tough call, but I'm going with Pavlik by KO. We all know about the multiple matchup problems Williams poses. He's young, tall, fast, a southpaw, throws tons of punches, can take a good shot. And he's improving with each fight. Even after dominating Winky Wright, though, I still have questions about his power and chin at 160 pounds. He'll need something to keep Pavlik off him, and I'm not convinced his punch bursts are enough. I think Pavlik will just be too strong.”

TO BE CONTINUED

Related Articles:
Pavlik – Williams: Boxing experts common on who would win (Part 1)