Reply #2: I agree. [View All]

[H2O Man]

Williams should probably out-box and out-smart a tough foe who has some ring rust. It's a good fight for him, especially in light of his having another tougher fight postponed, through no fault of his own.

When I saw Berto at Saratoga, he started throwing his hook a little wide after 4 rounds. He wasn't using as much upper body movement. I remember commenting on that to one of the guys I was with. The opponent had begun measuring him, and was looking to unload. Within a round, he got decked, and was in real trouble. The guys in the row behind us were surprised that we had picked up on the hook so accurately. If I noticed it at ringside, I'm confident other trainers and fighters have picked up on it, as well.

In his last fight, Berto had tightened up his defense. He appeared to be in good shape, in a fairly competitive fight. He brings excitement into the ring, and could become a top fighter. I must admit that I think Williams might go further, though. Fighters who don't get hit do better in long careers.