Williams Vs. Wright: Defensive Prowess Or Offensive Mastery? » Saturday night’s fight between Paul Williams and Winky Wright offers a contrast of styles that looks intriguing. Plus, a heavyweight scrap that’s got excitement written all over it with title fight implications between Chris Arreola and Jameel McCline • July 2007 – that was the last time we saw Winky Wright, a former junior middleweight champ who had just lost a tough decision to Bernard Hopkins – the first decisive one of his career. In the months that followed, many wondered when Winky would fight again, at what weight (he fought Bernard at light heavy) and against whom… Ramon Aranda, www.411mania.com

Taylor Hoping For Another Breakthrough » LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For a few years, Jermain Taylor had Arkansas buzzing about boxing. After beating Bernard Hopkins in 2005 for the middleweight title, Taylor’s home state greeted him with the type of adulation often reserved for its college football and basketball teams. • Now, Taylor’s no longer a champion, and it’s been a while since his hometown of Little Rock had a chance to celebrate one of his big victories. The 30-year-old hopes to change that when he fights Britain’s Carl Froch on April 25 in Mashantucket, Conn., for Froch’s WBC super middleweight belt… Noah Trister, AP Sports Writer, www.usatoday.com

Top St. Louis Boxers Headline Don King Card April 24 » ST. LOUIS—The three best boxers in St. Louis will be showcased on the same Don King-promoted fight card at Scottrade Center on Friday, April 24. • The main event will feature the long-awaited hometown showdown for the vacant International Boxing Federation junior middleweight championship between former four-time world champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks (36-5, 11 KOs) taking on IBF No. 6-ranked contender Deandre “The Bull” Latimore (19-1, 16 KOs). The co-feature showcases the Gateway City’s fastest-rising star, undefeated World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” (17-0, 10 KOs) meeting an opponent to be announced… Source: www.boxinginsider.com

(Photo: Williams/Wright by Gene Blevins- Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions.)