Charles_Williams_(boxer)

Charles Williams (boxer)

Charles Williams (boxer)

American boxer


Charles Williams (born June 2, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1996, holding the IBF light heavyweight title from 1987 to 1993.

Career

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Williams was known as "Prince" Charles and turned pro in 1978. He lost his pro debut against former Olympic boxer Henry Bunch.[1] However, in 1987 he captured the IBF light heavyweight title by stopping Bobby Czyz in Las Vegas.[2] He defended the title against eight boxers before losing the title to Henry Maske in 1993.[1] In 1994 he moved down to Super Middleweight to take on IBF super middleweight title holder James Toney, but he was KO'd in the 12th round. He retired in 1996.[1]

Professional boxing record

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See also


References

  1. "BoxRec - Charles Williams". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  2. "Williams rebounds to take Czyz's crown". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 30, 1987. p. 22. Retrieved February 15, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Marvin Johnson
USBA Light Heavyweight Champion
September 20, 1986 – October 29, 1987
Won IBF title
Vacant
Title next held by
Frankie Swindell
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF Light Heavyweight Champion
29 October 1987 – 20 March 1993
Succeeded by

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