Thomas Williams Jr. ready to fight fire with fire in clash against attacking Humberto Savigne
Of the 14 fights Humberto Savigne has logged as a pro, 11 have concluded before the final bell (including two losses). So one need not possess a Ph.D. to decode the Cuba native’s game plan heading into tonight's 175-pound battle with Thomas Williams Jr.
Humberto Savigne ready for breakout performance at 175 pounds
Ask Humberto Savigne who the biggest threat in the 175-pound division is, and he laughs his gravel-in-a-blender laugh.
Although he always thinks knockout first, Thomas Williams Jr. finds positives in going the distance
Sledgehammer fists, flawless footwork, a steel chin, the stamina of Secretariat—all are vital characteristics for top-level boxers. But there’s another trait that’s just as important: confidence.
Having overcome his first defeat, Thomas Williams Jr. is out to prove he’s still a championship contender
In August 2014, Thomas Williams Jr. was a hot prospect pursuing his third straight stoppage, this time against former titleholder Gabriel Campillo.