Williams vs. Quintana II: Still Very Intriguing

Before February 9, 2008 Paul Williams was feared by most, ducked by many, and intriguing to all. His gangly 6′1″ welterweight frame combined with his relentless punching style seemed unstoppable. But then a funny thing happened: Carlos Quintana. The respected but lightly regarded Puerto Rican was given little chance — he was listed as an 8 to 1 underdog — but managed to dominate the South Carolinian from Round One onward; winning a close unanimous decision that was more definitive than the close cards implied.
After his unexpected loss Williams immediately exercised his rematch clause setting up this Saturday’s …read more