Middleweight prospect Austin “Ammo” Williams earned a solid win on the Canelo vs. GGG 3 undercard, overcoming some tough points in a decision win over Kieron Conway to open the pay-per-view telecast.
The 26-year-old Williams (12-0, 9 KOs) gave his opponent due respect, saying it was the kind of fight he needed to show different sides of his game to his promoters, Matchroom Boxing.
“Massive respect to Kieron, massive, massive respect,” Williams said after the fight. “That’s the kind of fights I have to take: not past his prime, ready to fight, young man, he never felt like he lost. I felt that energy.
“I should have stepped on the gas a little bit more when I knocked him down in the ninth, but I also had to be smart. He wasn’t completely out and he could still throw hard punches. I had to be responsible and go for the win.”
Williams was asked if he would like to return to the UK and fight Anthony Fowler or perhaps Felix Cash, but he turned his attention to a fellow American, PBC’s Erickson Lubin.
“I want to fight Erickson Lubin, and he knows exactly why I want to fight him,” Williams said. “We had a sparring session and I did my thing, and then he said some things about my mental health. I want to fight Erickson Lubin. Let’s set it up.
He also acknowledged possible “boxing politics” issues, but said he’s not worried about that.
“I know he’s with Al Haymon, I don’t care. Have Eddie Hearn call Al Haymon and set it up. That’s the fight I want! … (Lubin) is the fight I really want. Let’s have that fight. It’s a fight I really want in real life.”
