Well, there always comes a time for the old to make room for the new, and on this Saturday night that was exactly what happened right in front of my eyes. I was fortunate enough to go to the fight and witness the changing of the guard as Paul "The Punisher" Williams thoroughly dominated Ronald  "Winky" Wright.

The first round it appeared as though Winky was about to take the youngster to school but the first round would  be the only round in which Winky even looked as though he belonged in the same ring with  Williams. Williams' punch out put was way too high for Winky to deal with. Williams forced Winky to come out of his shell and fight if he was going to give himself any chance of winning,

Wright was out of character as he had to fight even when he didn't want to because Williams high volume of punches penetrated Winky's defense, the defense  that always appeared to be his ace in the hole against all prior opponents. His defense didn't fail him.  Williams forced him out of his defensive mode or take a one-sided beating for sure.

Wink decided to take a chance; he had moments in the fight in which he rocked Williams, but that has been the knock against Winky, his entire career against elite fighters he may win but it will certainly be by decision. Williams used his jab from long range, something that I hadn't seen him do until tonight.

Williams proved that he belongs and can be mentioned along with all the top fighters out there today. He took the torch from Winky tonight and I'm sure he is going to hold on to it for a while. Paul  Williams is the kind of fighter that boxing needs; a guy who is not afraid to get in with anyone willing to sign a contract. I hope that doesn't change, he's a breath of fresh air.

Winky Wright fought gallantly and did nothing to spoil his reputation but in the pre-fight interview he said he didn't know why Paul Williams was the most feared fighter in boxing. He got a bitter taste of Williams up close and personal, and I'm sure now he can answer his own question. The long layoff I'm sure did nothing to help Winky, who is getting close to the retiring age for a fighter. He has had a great career and went out like a true Champion.

I take my hat off to him and my heart goes out to him but now his time has come to pass the torch to a new force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. His name is Paul "The Punisher" Williams.