Brad Pauls vs Bradley Goldsmith

Brad Pauls has been in harder fights, taken his lumps, and knows how to win when it gets messy. Goldsmith is dangerous, no doubt. He can punch, he’s hungry, and if Pauls walks in square, he can get clipped. But this is a big step up.

Pauls isn’t silky, but he’s solid. Chin tucked, feet under him, strong inside, and he knows how to make a fight uncomfortable. Goldsmith needs to keep it long, jab sharp, turn him, and not let Pauls set that grinding rhythm.

The problem is, I don’t think Goldsmith has dealt with this sort of pressure at this level. Pauls will make him work every second, lean on him, rough him up, and take him into deep water.

My pick is Brad Pauls by late stoppage. Not pretty, but entertaining.