Mike Williams (boxer)
Mike Williams | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Michael Anthony Williams |
Nickname(s) | Mercury |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 4 1⁄2 in (194 cm) |
Reach | 83 in (211 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 22 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 6 |
Michael Anthony Williams (born June 16, 1962) is an American actor and former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2000. He is most notable for portraying fictional boxer Union Cane in the 1990 film Rocky V.[1]
Boxing career
Known as "Mercury," Williams turned pro in 1984 and was considered a rising prospect after winning his first 13 fights, including a win over James Tillis. In 1987 he stepped up and lost a split decision to former champion Tim Witherspoon. The following year he lost by TKO to Buster Douglas. In the 1990s he lost to other notable heavyweights Alex Garcia and Corrie Sanders, and retired in 2000 after a TKO loss to Lawrence Clay Bey, having won 22 and lost 6 with 14 KO.
Acting career
Williams portrayed fictional heavyweight champion of the world Union Cane in Rocky V. In the movie, he was soundly defeated in 1 round by Tommy Gunn.[2][3] Williams also played background character in various other films, such as A Soldier's Story, Full Metal Jacket, Another 48 Hrs, Ali, Losing Isaiah, Soldier Boyz, The Boys Club, The Replacements, A Sense of Entitlement and The Brave One. He also appeared in some TV shows, such as Homicide: Life on the Street and The F.B.I. Files.[4]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
28 fights | 22 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 4 |
By decision | 8 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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28 | Loss | 22–6 | TKO | 6 (10), 0:35 | Sep 17, 2000 | |||
27 | Loss | 22–5 | SD | 8 | Sep 7, 1999 | |||
26 | Win | 22–4 | TKO | 4 (6) | Dec 9, 1995 | |||
25 | Loss | 21–4 | KO | 1 (10), 2:58 | Mar 19, 1994 | |||
24 | Win | 21–3 | KO | 2 | Aug 5, 1993 | |||
23 | Loss | 20–3 | TKO | 5 (12), 2:14 | Feb 16, 1993 | For NABF heavyweight title | ||
22 | Win | 20–2 | UD | 8 | Dec 16, 1992 | |||
21 | Win | 19–2 | UD | 6 | Nov 3, 1992 | |||
20 | Win | 18–2 | UD | 4 | Feb 25, 1992 | |||
19 | Win | 17–2 | KO | 2 | Nov 19, 1991 | |||
18 | Loss | 16–2 | TKO | 7 | Jun 27, 1988 | |||
17 | Win | 16–1 | TKO | 2 (10), 1:10 | Mar 4, 1988 | |||
16 | Win | 15–1 | UD | 10 | Feb 3, 1988 | |||
15 | Win | 14–1 | TKO | 2 (10), 2:53 | Jan 6, 1988 | |||
14 | Loss | 13–1 | SD | 10 | Oct 14, 1987 | |||
13 | Win | 13–0 | PTS | 10 | May 22, 1987 | |||
12 | Win | 12–0 | TKO | 3 (10), 1:06 | Apr 9, 1987 | |||
11 | Win | 11–0 | TKO | 7 (10), 1:26 | Feb 12, 1987 | |||
10 | Win | 10–0 | TKO | 8 (10), 2:48 | Jan 8, 1987 | |||
9 | Win | 9–0 | KO | 4 | Dec 14, 1986 | |||
8 | Win | 8–0 | TKO | 5 (6), 1:28 | Oct 17, 1986 | |||
7 | Win | 7–0 | PTS | 6 | Jul 5, 1986 | |||
6 | Win | 6–0 | KO | 2 | May 2, 1986 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | TKO | 3 | Feb 12, 1986 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | UD | 4 | Aug 23, 1985 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | KO | 3 (6) | Mar 18, 1985 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | UD | 4 | Mar 8, 1985 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | KO | 3 | Sep 13, 1984 |
References
- ↑ "The 'Rocky' franchise and the real fight game - Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
- ↑ "LOOKING BACK AT "ROCKY V," THE MOVIE THAT NEARLY KNOCKED OUT A BELOVED FRANCHISE". Vice. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ↑ "Rocky V | UA Short Film Competition | Culture". The Independent. 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
- ↑ "Michael Anthony Williams on IMBd". Retrieved 2017-06-28.
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