Ray Leonard vs. Ike Williams

[laxpdx]

Can Ike do what Duran did at 147? I know he can punch with Ray, but can he make him miss 9 straight shots? What's more, can Ray keep Ike off of him?

[MrMarvel]

Gavilan was better than Leonard, in my view, so the fact that Williams defeated Gavilan might speak well of Williams' chances. According to many ringsiders, Williams was the recipient of a gift in his first fight with Gavilan. Gavilan took the early rounds, but his eye was closed by the seventh. Williams dropped Gavilan hard for the count of 8 in the eighth, but Gavilan rose to take the final two rounds. The fact that Williams could knock iron-chinned Gavilan off his feet is telling, and the fight was close. Williams could really punch, and his prime he was a big, strong lightweight. Gavilan beat Williams in the rematch, with Williams heavier and in even better shape than the first encounter. The decision was split, though most felt it shouldn't have been. In their third fight, Gavilan easily defeated Williams. I think Gavilan is the best comparison point because he and Leonard had comparable styles. I don't want to say similar, although there were similarities.

I think Williams on his best night enjoys more than a chance. Williams was a helluva fighter, one of the best lightweights ever.