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Arthur Williams (boxer)

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Arthur Williams
Born
Arthur James Williams

(1964-11-12) November 12, 1964 (age 59)
Other namesKing
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights65
Wins47
Wins by KO30
Losses17
Draws1

Arthur James Williams (November 12, 1964 – April, 2023) was an American former professional boxer who competed between 1989 and 2010. He held the IBF cruiserweight title from 1998 to 1999 and challenged twice for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1994.

Professional career

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Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major championship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title. Williams was knocked out in the third round in a rematch with Norris later that year. It was not until 1998 that Williams got another shot at a title belt, a 1998 bout with Imamu Mayfield for the International Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Title.[1][2] On June 23, 2024 Williams was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

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65 fights 47 wins 17 losses
By knockout 30 9
By decision 17 8
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
65 Loss 47–17–1 United States Carl Davis UD 10 17/12/2010 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago USBO Cruiserweight Title.
64 Win 47–16–1 United States Valente Tinajero UD 6 10/04/2010 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
63 Loss 46–16–1 United States Victor Barragan TKO 7 23/10/2009 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
62 Win 46–15–1 United States Dewey Cooper MD 10 06/02/2009 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
61 Win 45–15–1 United States Dewey Cooper TD 5 23/10/2008 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
60 Win 44–15–1 United States Clarence Moore UD 6 21/05/2008 United States The Field House, Camp Lejuene
59 Loss 43–15–1 Germany Alexander Frenkel TKO 5 16/02/2008 Germany Nürnberger Arena, Nürnberger Referee stopped the bout at 2:02 of the fifth round.
58 Win 43–14–1 United States Kenny Keene TKO 10 29/07/2006 United States Qwest Arena, Boise Referee stopped the bout at 0:43 of the tenth round.
57 Win 42–14–1 United States Gary Gomez SD 10 20/01/2006 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley
56 Loss 41–14–1 United States Felix Cora Jr. TKO 8 27/10/2005 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley NABF Cruiserweight Title.
55 Win 41–13–1 United States Ali Supreme KO 3 16/06/2005 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley NABF Cruiserweight Title.
54 Loss 40–13–1 United States Danny Batchelder SD 10 14/05/2005 United States Delta Center, Salt Lake City
53 Win 40–12–1 United States Tim Shocks UD 8 24/03/2005 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley
52 Win 39–12–1 United States Luke Munsen TKO 8 19/08/2004 United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley Referee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the eighth round.
51 Loss 38–12–1 United States Charles Davis UD 10 29/07/2004 United States Oakland Arena, Oakland
50 Loss 38–11–1 United Kingdom David Haye TKO 3 12/05/2004 United Kingdom Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading Referee stopped the bout at 2:48 of the third round.
49 Loss 38–10–1 Russia Vadim Tokarev UD 10 29/04/2004 Russia Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan
48 Win 38–9–1 United States Marcus Harvey TKO 1 20/02/2004 United States Ramada Inn, Norwalk Referee stopped the bout at 1:12 of the first round.
47 Loss 37–9–1 United States Rydell Booker UD 10 13/06/2003 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
46 Win 37–8–1 United States Wesley Martin TD 5 28/03/2003 United States Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens
45 Loss 36–8–1 Jamaica O'Neil Bell TKO 9 08/11/2002 United States Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
44 Win 36–7–1 United States Don Normand KO 1 24/08/2002 United States Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas Normand knocked out at 1:39 of the first round.
43 Win 35–7–1 United States Darryl Hollowell TKO 2 07/06/2002 United States DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven Referee stopped the bout at 0:28 of the second round.
42 Loss 34–7–1 United States Kelvin Davis SD 12 23/03/2002 United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
41 Loss 34–6–1 Jamaica O'Neil Bell TKO 11 07/09/2001 United States Dakota Magic Casino, Hankinson NABF Cruiserweight Title.
40 Win 34–5–1 United States Gary Wilcox SD 10 24/02/2001 United States Ice Palace, Tampa
39 Win 33–5–1 United States Ray Berry TKO 9 10/08/2000 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi Referee stopped the bout at 1:59 of the ninth round.
38 Win 32–5–1 United States Darren Zenner UD 10 15/10/1999 United States Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola
37 Win 31–5–1 United States Dan Ward TKO 6 01/10/1999 United States Grand Casino, Tunica
36 Loss 30–5–1 Kazakhstan Vassiliy Jirov TKO 7 05/06/1999 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi Lost IBF cruiserweight title
35 Win 30–4–1 United States Art Jimmerson KO 1 09/01/1999 United States Civic Center, Pensacola
34 Win 29–4–1 United States Imamu Mayfield TKO 9 30/10/1998 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi Won IBF cruiserweight title
33 Win 28–4–1 United States Adolpho Washington UD 12 06/01/1998 United States Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
32 Win 27–4–1 United States Steve Little UD 12 09/09/1997 United States Fernwood Resort, Bushkill
31 Win 26–4–1 United States Rick Roufus TKO 4 22/02/1997 Puerto Rico Condado
30 Win 25–4–1 United States John Kiser TKO 5 27/06/1995 Canada Convention Centre, Edmonton Referee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the fifth round.
29 Loss 24–4–1 United States Chris Byrd SD 10 23/05/1995 United States The Palace, Auburn Hills
28 Win 24–3–1 United States Jason Nicholson TKO 6 17/02/1995 United States Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas Referee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the sixth round.
27 Win 23–3–1 United States Jeff Williams TKO 1 29/12/1994 United States Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
26 Win 22–3–1 United States Michael Green PTS 8 20/10/1994 United States Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
25 Loss 21–3–1 United States Orlin Norris TKO 3 02/07/1994 United States The Mirage, Las Vegas For WBA cruiserweight title
24 Loss 21–2–1 United States Orlin Norris SD 12 04/03/1994 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas For WBA cruiserweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 United States Matthew Brooks TKO 3 15/12/1993 United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
22 Win 20–1–1 United States David Gamble TKO 2 23/10/1993 United States Broward Co Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
21 Win 19–1–1 United States Jeff Lampkin UD 10 08/06/1993 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
20 Win 18–1–1 Latvia Yuri Vaulin TKO 11 16/12/1992 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
19 Win 17–1–1 Mexico Jose Macias Chong TKO 1 26/06/1992 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
18 Win 16–1–1 United States Dwight Muhammad Qawi UD 10 08/05/1992 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
17 Win 15–1–1 United States Sean McClain TKO 1 28/03/1992 United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas Referee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the first round.
16 Win 14–1–1 United States Randy Leaks KO 3 26/11/1991 United States Country Club, Reseda
15 Win 13–1–1 United States Keith McMurray TKO 2 12/11/1991 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
14 Win 12–1–1 United States Terry Verners KO 1 11/10/1991 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
13 Win 11–1–1 United States Sim Warrior TKO 2 13/09/1991 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
12 Loss 10–1–1 United States Sim Warrior KO 3 06/07/1991 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
11 Win 10–0–1 United States Keith McMurray UD 8 15/05/1991 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
10 Win 9–0–1 United States Joey Parker KO 4 24/04/1991 United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
9 Win 8–0–1 United States Joey Parker UD 10 20/02/1991 United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
8 Win 7–0–1 United States Armando Hurtado TKO 1 27/12/1990 United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
7 Win 6–0–1 United States Scott Fusci TKO 4 21/11/1990 United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
6 Win 5–0–1 United States Terry Verners PTS 8 08/10/1990 United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood
5 Win 4–0–1 United States Greg Steward KO 1 22/09/1990 United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood
4 Draw 3–0–1 United States Sylvester White PTS 4 11/05/1990 United States Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola
3 Win 3–0 United States Anthony Harris KO 1 28/03/1990 United States Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola Harris knocked out at 1:36 of the first round.
2 Win 2–0 United States Paul Jones KO 2 28/02/1990 United States Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola Jones knocked out at 0:42 of the second round.
1 Win 1–0 United States Kevin Poindexter KO 1 30/11/1989 United States Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola Poindexter knocked out at 2:10 of the first round.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "King Arthur Stops Mayfield to Win IBF Crown". Tehran Times. 31 October 1998. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  2. ^ "Arthur seeks his crown". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Ali Supreme
NABF Cruiserweight champion
June 16, 2005 – October 27, 2005
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF Cruiserweight champion
October 30, 1998 – June 5, 1999
Succeeded by