Charley Williams
Charley Williams | |
|---|---|
 Williams in 1951 | |
| Born | February 4, 1928 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2009 (aged 81) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 71 |
| Wins | 51 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Draws | 2 |
Charles Edward "Doc" Williams (February 4, 1928 – October 30, 2009) was an American professional boxer who was active during the 1940s and 1950s.
Life and career
[edit]Charles Edward Williams was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 4, 1928.[1] He fought many of the top fighters of his era, and held wins over several members of the famed Murderers' Row (boxing), including a win over Charley Burley and multiple wins over Bert Lytell. Williams also had a win over Bob Satterfield and notable bouts against all-time greats Archie Moore, Kid Gavilan and Jimmy Bivins. Like many African American boxers of his era, including Burley and Lytell, he never received a title shot despite being ranked as a top ten light heavyweight for many years.[2] He retired in 1954 after a streak of three straight wins, with a record of 51 wins, 18 losses, and 2 draws.[3] Williams lived in Jacksonville, Florida.[4] He died there on October 30, 2009, at the age of 81.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Charles Doc Williams". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Google Groups". groups.google.com.
- ^ Charley Doc Williams. boxrec.com
- ^ "Baker Gets Verdict, But Williams Wins". Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. 25 November 1953. p. 14. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Charles Williams". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Charles Williams". Legacy. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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