J. B. Williamson
J.B. Williamson | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | James Bennett Williamson |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 6 ft 1½ in (187 cm) |
Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
Nationality |
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Born |
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | December 18, 1956
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 43 |
Wins | 26 |
Wins by KO | 10 |
Losses | 16 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
J. B. Williamson (born December 18, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a retired American professional boxer who was the former WBC light heavyweight Champion of the World.
Professional career
Williamson turned pro in 1979 after a successful amateur career and won the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1985 in a decision over Prince Mama Mohammed.[1] He lost the title in his first defense against Dennis Andries. Although he never challenged again for another major title, he moved up to heavyweight and became a journeyman fighter, fighting until 1995, losing matches against notable heavyweights Henry Akinwande, Peter McNeeley, Jimmy Thunder, and George Foreman.[2]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
43 fights | 26 wins | 16 losses |
By knockout | 10 | 12 |
By decision | 16 | 4 |
No contests | 1 |
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 26–16 (1) | TKO | 1 (10) | 1995-12-02 | |||
Loss | 26–15 (1) | TKO | 1 (8) | 1994-10-08 | |||
Loss | 26–14 (1) | RTD | 2 (8) | 1994-06-24 | |||
Loss | 26–13 (1) | KO | 5 (8) | 1994-04-08 | |||
Loss | 26–12 (1) | TKO | 3 (8) | 1994-02-19 | |||
Loss | 26–11 (1) | TKO | 4 (10) | 1993-07-23 | |||
Loss | 26–10 (1) | TKO | 4 (10) | 1993-06-12 | |||
Loss | 26–9 (1) | TKO | 5 (10) | 1991-05-09 | |||
Loss | 26–8 (1) | TKO | 2 (8) | 1991-03-06 | |||
Loss | 26–7 (1) | PTS | 10 (10) | 1990-11-08 | |||
Loss | 26–6 (1) | TKO | 10 (10) | 1990-07-14 | |||
Win | 26–5 (1) | UD | 8 (8) | 1990-05-24 | |||
Win | 25–5 (1) | TKO | 6 (10) | 1990-04-21 | |||
Win | 24–5 (1) | UD | 4 (4) | 1989-12-07 | |||
NC | 23–5 (1) | ND | 4 (4) | 1989-09-26 | |||
Loss | 23–5 | TKO | 5 (10) | 1989-04-30 | |||
Win | 23–4 | KO | 1 (8) | 1989-03-18 | |||
Loss | 22–4 | TKO | 8 (10) | 1986-11-18 | |||
Loss | 22–3 | PTS | 10 (10) | 1986-10-18 | |||
Loss | 22–2 | SD | 12 (12) | 1986-04-30 | Lost WBC Light heavyweight title | ||
Win | 22–1 | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-12-10 | Won vacant WBC Light heavyweight title | ||
Win | 21–1 | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-09-18 | |||
Win | 20–1 | UD | 10 (10) | 1985-07-22 | |||
Win | 19–1 | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-04-22 | |||
Win | 18–1 | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-01-16 | |||
Win | 17–1 | SD | 10 (10) | 1984-10-10 | |||
Win | 16–1 | TKO | 3 (10) | 1984-07-09 | |||
Win | 15–1 | TKO | 7 (10) | 1984-04-24 | |||
Win | 14–1 | TKO | 9 (10) | 1984-03-27 | |||
Loss | 13–1 | UD | 10 (10) | 1983-05-01 | |||
Win | 13–0 | MD | 10 (10) | 1982-12-10 | |||
Win | 12–0 | UD | 8 (8) | 1981-09-15 | |||
Win | 11–0 | UD | 8 (8) | 1981-05-10 | |||
Win | 10–0 | UD | 10 (10) | 1980-11-29 | |||
Win | 9–0 | KO | 6 (8) | 1980-09-27 | |||
Win | 8–0 | UD | 10 (10) | 1980-06-19 | |||
Win | 7–0 | UD | 10 (10) | 1980-06-14 | |||
Win | 6–0 | TKO | 6 (6) | 1980-05-04 | |||
Win | 5–0 | TKO | 1 (6) | 1980-03-28 | |||
Win | 4–0 | KO | 2 (6) | 1980-03-09 | |||
Win | 3–0 | UD | 6 (6) | 1980-01-26 | |||
Win | 2–0 | KO | 1 (4) | 1979-11-27 | |||
Win | 1–0 | UD | 4 (4) | 1979-10-27 | Professional debut |
See also
References
- ↑ "J.B. Williamson, the new World Boxing Council light heavyweight..." UPI. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "George Foreman stopped J.B. Williamson at Galveston, Tex..." L.A Times. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
External links
Sporting positions | ||||
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Amateur boxing titles | ||||
Previous: Charles Walker |
U.S. light middleweight champion 1976 |
Next: Clinton Jackson | ||
Previous: Clinton Jackson |
U.S. light middleweight champion 1978 |
Next: Jeff Stoudemire | ||
World boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Michael Spinks |
WBC light-heavyweight champion December 10, 1985 – April 30, 1986 |
Succeeded by Dennis Andries |
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