McDonnell sings Williams’ praises

TRAINER Jim McDonnell remembers the days when even his closest friends urged him to throw the towel in on a no-hoper called Danny Williams.

McDonnell was told to look elsewhere for the next boxing superstar, as Williams blew a succession of breakthrough chances to flail away at British title level.

On Saturday night in Las Vegas, McDonnell expects to be handsomely repaid for his unswerving belief in Williams’ talent by watching him claim the WBC world heavyweight title from Vitali Klitschko.