Richard Wiliams last night

[rod riddle]

What did anyone make of it?

I was at York Hall and I thought Richard looked like he was waiting far too long for the first couple of rounds - HavaAkrap took the fourth round I thought. But when I evaluated the fight at the end I thought Williams did it all his own way. Classy display, the way he gradually closed the gap and then made the Croatian pay with short punches. Nothing, quality-wise, like that on the rest of the bill.

Williams looks like a wasted talent at 35 - hope he can beat Eastman and step it up a notch, but Howard has experience at a different level. That's a good match coming up in November.

[DG.]

What did anyone make of it?

I was at York Hall and I thought Richard looked like he was waiting far too long for the first couple of rounds - HavaAkrap took the fourth round I thought. But when I evaluated the fight at the end I thought Williams did it all his own way. Classy display, the way he gradually closed the gap and then made the Croatian pay with short punches. Nothing, quality-wise, like that on the rest of the bill.

Williams looks like a wasted talent at 35 - hope he can beat Eastman and step it up a notch, but Howard has experience at a different level. That's a good match coming up in November.

Richard will be fine when he fights Eastman.

That guy last night was really a Supermiddle.....


It will be a tough fight - but Richard will sort out Eastman on points.

RW is not wasted at 35 - he should be further up the ladder bynow but he has an ideal opportunity to get back 3 years of his career in 1 fight.

Tha was an ideal oppponent for Richard last night and I think he will be even sharper for Eastman.


Come on Richard!!

[KO Artist]

What did anyone make of it?

I was at York Hall and I thought Richard looked like he was waiting far too long for the first couple of rounds - HavaAkrap took the fourth round I thought. But when I evaluated the fight at the end I thought Williams did it all his own way. Classy display, the way he gradually closed the gap and then made the Croatian pay with short punches. Nothing, quality-wise, like that on the rest of the bill.

Williams looks like a wasted talent at 35 - hope he can beat Eastman and step it up a notch, but Howard has experience at a different level. That's a good match coming up in November.

Richard will be fine when he fights Eastman.


That guy last night was really a Supermiddle.....
It will be a tough fight - but Richard will sort out Eastman on points.

RW is not wasted at 35 - he should be further up the ladder bynow but he has an ideal opportunity to get back 3 years of his career in 1 fight.

Tha was an ideal oppponent for Richard last night and I think he will be even sharper for Eastman.

Come on Richard!!

It will be a good fight. Hopefully in LOndon, between two Londoners.

I think Howard will have a little too much of everything and will win by stoppage in 8 -10 rounds.

[DG.]

What did anyone make of it?

I was at York Hall and I thought Richard looked like he was waiting far too long for the first couple of rounds - HavaAkrap took the fourth round I thought. But when I evaluated the fight at the end I thought Williams did it all his own way. Classy display, the way he gradually closed the gap and then made the Croatian pay with short punches. Nothing, quality-wise, like that on the rest of the bill.

Williams looks like a wasted talent at 35 - hope he can beat Eastman and step it up a notch, but Howard has experience at a different level. That's a good match coming up in November.

Richard will be fine when he fights Eastman.


That guy last night was really a Supermiddle.....
It will be a tough fight - but Richard will sort out Eastman on points.

RW is not wasted at 35 - he should be further up the ladder bynow but he has an ideal opportunity to get back 3 years of his career in 1 fight.

Tha was an ideal oppponent for Richard last night and I think he will be even sharper for Eastman.

Come on Richard!!

It will be a good fight. Hopefully in LOndon, between two Londoners.

I think Howard will have a little too much of everything and will win by stoppage in 8 -10 rounds.

Its at The York Hall Bethnal Green.


RW chin will hold up I think - Howard does not throw enough to stop him unless it with that Uppercut and that is not too hard to avoid.


If Richard works the left hand and counters Howards flicking jab then he is in a with a great chance.


Come on Richard.

[Old bones Ian]

I'll go along with Ko Artist here, Eastman will be to powerful in the later rounds and KO Williams in 8-10 rounds.

Williams has more all round ability and skills than Eastman, but i think Eastman will just put the gradual pressure on him and break Williams down.

[leforge]

How much has Howard got left! I think Williams has a good chance to win on points outowork Howard.

[THEBUTCH]

Very impressed with Williams' punch power at middle. That guy had a very durable track record but just fell apart when Richard connected with force.

[jamesmcdonnell]

I think there are big question marks over Howard's desire now. He's blown so many opportunities and his punch output has diminished more and more in recent fights. He does hit hard, but he's never been a one punch KO artist, in fact, he's never actually knocked anyone out. I think he gets outworked here and loses a close one on points yet again.

[DG.]

Very impressed with Williams' punch power at middle. That guy had a very durable track record but just fell apart when Richard connected with force.

RW said the same thing - I think he was surprised himself at how hard he hits at Middle.

Richard is the better all round fighter - Howard is just strong and a good punch.

Skill wise? - RW wins it no question.

RW is more skilful imo and more accurate and can punch himself!.



RW wpts 12 HE

[DG.]

Williams showed some proper counter-punching the other night, up close and getting a nice short arc on his punches. It was very impressive and he can fal back on his boxing skills, I am not sure if Howard can do the same at this point.

Exactly!


That counter punch move he does it very good - RW CAN DO IT!

The way RW is generating power at Middle an added plus for him!.

Come on RW!!!!

[silkov]

I go for Howard if he's 100%... RW always looks impressive against journeymen and fringe world class opposition, but when he steps up he seems to lack the durability at the higher level... Howard should have the better chin and bigger punch and can get a late stoppage win I think... but it all depends on how much desire and ability Eastman has left... hopefully he'll be up for this as if he loses theres nowhere to go but retirement....

[DG.]

I go for Howard if he's 100%... RW always looks impressive against journeymen and fringe world class opposition, but when he steps up he seems to lack the durability at the higher level... Howard should have the better chin and bigger punch and can get a late stoppage win I think... but it all depends on how much desire and ability Eastman has left... hopefully he'll be up for this as if he loses theres nowhere to go but retirement....

Middle is the right weight for RW.


This is a 50/50 fight.

[harrygreb]

i think its 50-50 too

heart says richard, head says hmmmmmm....

[nickd]

There has to be a big question over Eastman's desire right now. And his workrate which has always been pretty average has dwindled even further.

[lurkyshaka]

I thought Williams put out a soild display. No frills and the guy he fought was tough and awkward but Williams showed excellent power in getting rid of the guy who was massive and very durable. It was just the type of fight that Williams needed to shed some ring rust and get a few rounds in. He needed to go a few rounds and he got them before finishing the job in style.
Its a shame that he has to fight Eastman and i will have split loyalties cos i like them both, but Howard has had his chances and blown them. Failing to train properly for Miranda with a title shot in the offing was disgraceful really.
Id like to see Williams win. Williams has been one of the classiest and most stylish Brit fighters in recent years and id love to see him get a big fight opportunity. He's a good guy and he has them slick old school skills that we don't see too much of anymore. I think the move to 160 has clearly helped him and he seems very strong and looks to be punching considerably harder now thats he's not struggling to make 154.

Im going for Williams to win a decision over Eastman.

[DG.]

I thought Williams put out a soild display. No frills and the guy he fought was tough and awkward but Williams showed excellent power in getting rid of the guy who was massive and very durable. It was just the type of fight that Williams needed to shed some ring rust and get a few rounds in. He needed to go a few rounds and he got them before finishing the job in style.
Its a shame that he has to fight Eastman and i will have split loyalties cos i like them both, but Howard has had his chances and blown them. Failing to train properly for Miranda with a title shot in the offing was disgraceful really.
Id like to see Williams win. Williams has been one of the classiest and most stylish Brit fighters in recent years and id love to see him get a big fight opportunity. He's a good guy and he has them slick old school skills that we don't see too much of anymore. I think the move to 160 has clearly helped him and he seems very strong and looks to be punching considerably harder now thats he's not struggling to make 154.

Im going for Williams to win a decision over Eastman.

Well said.

Howard has used up his opportunities.

Richard Williams to win this on points with his better workrate - boxing ability and desire.

RW WPTS 12 HE.