Paul Williams vs. Oscar De La Hoya @ WW, 154, MW

Who wins at WW?
Who wins at 154?
Who wins at MW?

 

De La Hoya
De La Hoya
Williams

In fairness to Williams, his career isn't over, & there's more to come. However, the man is just so damn wide open, so often, it's not difficult for me to imagine an excellent fighter with such qualities as a good punch, fast hands, & quick combinations & counters making him pay & piling up points. Doubly so, if that fighter exhibits the ability to box with his feet.

De La Hoya was just a better fighter, to my mind. He'd probably come unstuck at Middleweight, but the 2001-03 version at Jr. Middle, the one who beat Vargas & Mosley, could get it done. De La Hoya was younger, swifter & sharper across the board at Welter --- arguably his best division --- & I see a lot for him to exploit in this bout.

 

Hoya by a wide margin, Hoya by a closer margin, Williams

 

I think Hoya stops him at 147.

 

Good chance of that.

 

I see Williams workrate being a big problem for DLH. Is it enough to defeat DLH? I doubt it.

 

def possible