Charles Williams (boxer)
Charles Williams (born June 2, 1962 in Columbus, OH), is a retired professional boxer, who was the IBF Light Heavyweight (175lb) Champion of the World for 6 years, from 1987-1993.
Williams, known as "Prince" Charles, turned pro in 1978. He would lose his pro debut against former Olympic boxer Henry Bunch.[1] However, in 1987 he captured the IBF Light Heavyweight Title by TKO'ing Bobby Czyz in the 9th round.[1] 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
37 Wins (28 knockouts, 9 decisions), 7 Losses (4 knockouts, 3 decisions), 3 Draws[2] | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 37-7-3 | KO | 2 | 24/03/1996 | |||
Loss | 36-7-3 | KO | 10 | 30/06/1995 | NABF Light Heavyweight Title. Williams knocked out at 2:12 of the tenth round. | ||
Draw | 36-6-3 | TD | 7 | 13/01/1995 | NABF Light Heavyweight Title. Both fighters were deemed unable to continue by the ringside doctor. | ||
Loss | 36-6-2 | KO | 12 | 29/07/1994 | IBF World Super Middleweight Title. Williams knocked out at 2:45 of the 12th round. | ||
Win | 36-5-2 | TKO | 10 | 07/04/1994 | WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. | ||
Win | 35-5-2 | TKO | 2 | 13/10/1993 | |||
Win | 34-5-2 | TKO | 7 | 20/06/1993 | |||
Loss | 33-5-2 | UD | 12 | 20/03/1993 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. 111-116, 110-118, 111-116. | ||
Win | 33-4-2 | TKO | 2 | 19/10/1991 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:24 of the second round. | ||
Win | 32-4-2 | KO | 3 | 20/07/1991 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:24 of the second round. | ||
Win | 31-4-2 | TKO | 2 | 20/04/1991 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:23 of the second round. | ||
Win | 30-4-2 | UD | 12 | 12/01/1991 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. 116-112, 115-113, 116-113. | ||
Win | 29-4-2 | KO | 3 | 21/08/1990 | |||
Win | 28-4-2 | TKO | 8 | 07/01/1990 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. | ||
Win | 27-4-2 | RTD | 10 | 25/06/1989 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Czyz retired at the end of the tenth round. | ||
Win | 26-4-2 | KO | 5 | 07/04/1989 | Davis knocked out at 1:25 of the fifth round. | ||
Win | 25-4-2 | KO | 3 | 21/10/1988 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Angulo knocked out at 2:21 of the third round. | ||
Win | 24-4-2 | TKO | 11 | 10/06/1988 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. | ||
Win | 23-4-2 | KO | 5 | 18/04/1988 | |||
Win | 22-4-2 | RTD | 9 | 29/10/1987 | IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. Czyz retired at the end of the ninth round. | ||
Win | 21-4-2 | TKO | 2 | 14/07/1987 | IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:31 of the second round. | ||
Win | 20-4-2 | MD | 12 | 20/09/1986 | IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 116-114, 114-113, 114-114. | ||
Win | 19-4-2 | SD | 10 | 19/08/1986 | 49-43, 49-44, 45-46. | ||
Win | 18-4-2 | TKO | 3 | 18/04/1986 | |||
Win | 17-4-2 | PTS | 10 | 03/12/1985 | |||
Win | 16-4-2 | TKO | 5 | 03/10/1985 | |||
Win | 15-4-2 | KO | 1 | 05/08/1985 | Hall knocked out at 2:32 of the first round. | ||
Win | 14-4-2 | TKO | 1 | 03/06/1985 | Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the first round. | ||
Win | 13-4-2 | PTS | 6 | 02/03/1985 | |||
Loss | 12-4-2 | UD | 10 | 08/11/1984 | 90-99, 91-99, 89-100. | ||
Win | 12-3-2 | TKO | 2 | 22/09/1984 | Referee stopped the bout at 1:03 of the second round. | ||
Win | 11-3-2 | PTS | 8 | 23/06/1983 | |||
Loss | 10-3-2 | TKO | 1 | 01/03/1983 | |||
Win | 10-2-2 | PTS | 4 | 15/12/1982 | |||
Win | 9-2-2 | TKO | 4 | 12/12/1981 | |||
Loss | 8-2-2 | TKO | 6 | 29/10/1981 | Ohio Light Heavyweight Title. | ||
Win | 8-1-2 | KO | 2 | 28/05/1981 | |||
Win | 7-1-2 | KO | 2 | 13/04/1981 | |||
Draw | 6-1-2 | PTS | 6 | 17/05/1980 | |||
Win | 6-1-1 | KO | 1 | 06/05/1980 | |||
Win | 5-1-1 | TKO | 1 | 30/04/1980 | |||
Win | 4-1-1 | KO | 1 | 20/09/1979 | |||
Win | 3-1-1 | PTS | 4 | 19/05/1979 | |||
Win | 2-1-1 | KO | 3 | 27/04/1979 | |||
Win | 1-1-1 | PTS | 4 | 21/03/1979 | |||
Draw | 0-1-1 | PTS | 4 | 07/02/1979 | |||
Loss | 0-1 | PTS | 4 | 28/06/1978 |
See also
References
- "BoxRec - Charles Williams". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
- "BoxRec - Charles Williams".
External links
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 Bobby Czyz |
IBF Light Heavyweight Champion 29 October 1987 – 20 March 1993 |
Succeeded by Henry Maske |
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