Charles Williams (boxer)

Charles Williams (born June 2, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1996, holding the IBF light heavyweight title from 1987 to 1993.

Career

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Williams was known as "Prince" Charles and turned pro in 1978. He lost his pro debut against former Olympic boxer Henry Bunch.[1] However, in 1987 he captured the IBF light heavyweight title by stopping Bobby Czyz in Las Vegas.[2] 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
47 fights 37 wins 7 losses
By knockout 28 4
By decision 9 3
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
47 Win 37–7–3 Chris Vernon KO 2 (8) Mar 24, 1996 Salle Leyrit, Nice, France
46 Loss 36–7–3 Merqui Sosa KO 7 (12), 2:12 Jun 30, 1995 PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US For vacant NABF light heavyweight title
45 Draw 36–6–3 Merqui Sosa TD 7 (12) Jan 13, 1995 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US For vacant NABF light heavyweight title
44 Loss 36–6–2 James Toney KO 12 (12), 2:45 Jul 9, 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US For IBF super middleweight title
43 Win 36–5–2 Ernest Mateen TKO 10 (12), 1:11 Apr 7, 1994 Southern Belle Casino, Robinsonville, Mississippi, US Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
42 Win 35–5–2 Booker T. Word RTD 2 (10), 3:00 Oct 13, 1993 The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US
41 Win 34–5–2 Art Bayliss TKO 7 (10), 1:21 Jun 20, 1993 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US
40 Loss 33–5–2 Henry Maske UD 12 Mar 20, 1993 Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Lost IBF light heavyweight title
39 Win 33–4–2 Freddie Delgado TKO 2 (12), 2:24 Oct 19, 1991 Williamson Field House, Williamson, West Virginia, US Retained IBF light heavyweight title
38 Win 32–4–2 Vincent Boulware KO 3 (12), 2:49 Jul 20, 1991 Teatro Ariston, San Remo, Italy Retained IBF light heavyweight title
37 Win 31–4–2 James Kinchen TKO 2 (12), 0:23 Apr 20, 1991 Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Retained IBF light heavyweight title
36 Win 30–4–2 Mwehu Beya UD 12 Jan 12, 1991 Palasport, Saint-Vincent, Italy Retained IBF light heavyweight title
35 Win 29–4–2 Bert Gravley KO 3 (10), 0:27 Aug 21, 1990 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US
34 Win 28–4–2 Frankie Swindell RTD 8 (12), 3:00 Jan 7, 1990 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Retained IBF light heavyweight title
33 Win 27–4–2 Bobby Czyz RTD 10 (12), 3:00 Jun 25, 1989 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Retained IBF light heavyweight title
32 Win 26–4–2 Johnny Davis KO 5 (10), 1:25 Apr 7, 1989 IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio, US
31 Win 25–4–2 Rufino Angulo KO 3 (12), 2:21 Oct 21, 1988 L'Espace d'Ornon, Villenave d'Ornon, Paris Retained IBF light heavyweight title
30 Win 24–4–2 Richard Caramanolis TKO 11 (15) Jun 10, 1988 Parc des Sports, Annecy, Paris Retained IBF light heavyweight title
29 Win 23–4–2 Jimmy Shavers KO 5 (?) Apr 18, 1988 Palais des Sports, Paris
28 Win 22–4–2 Bobby Czyz RTD 9 (15), 3:00 Oct 29, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Won IBF light heavyweight title
27 Win 21–4–2 Joe Golphin TKO 2 (12), 1:31 Jul 14, 1987 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Retained USBA light heavyweight title
26 Win 20–4–2 James Salerno MD 12 Sep 20, 1986 Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, US Won vacant USBA light heavyweight title
25 Win 19–4–2 Eric Winbush SD 10 Aug 19, 1986 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
24 Win 18–4–2 Arthel Lawhorn TKO 3 (10) Apr 18, 1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
23 Win 17–4–2 Jeff Lampkin PTS 10 Dec 3, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
22 Win 16–4–2 Mike Fisher TKO 5 (10), 3:00 Oct 3, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
21 Win 15–4–2 Arthur Hall KO 1 (10), 2:32 Aug 5, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
20 Win 14–4–2 Willard Nance TKO 1 (8), 2:59 Jun 3, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
19 Win 13–4–2 Marcus Jackson UD 6 Mar 2, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
18 Loss 12–4–2 Marvin Johnson UD 10 Nov 8, 1984 Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
17 Win 12–3–2 Clarence Osby TKO 2 (?), 1:03 Sep 22, 1984 Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
16 Win 11–3–2 Anthony Witherspoon UD 8 Jun 23, 1983 Civic Center, West Warwick, Rhode Island, US
15 Loss 10–3–2 Reggie Gross TKO 1 (8), 0:55 Mar 1, 1983 Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, US
14 Win 10–2–2 Kemper Morton PTS 4 Dec 15, 1981 Galion, Ohio, US
13 Win 9–2–2 Al Bolden TKO 4 (8), 0:52 Dec 12, 1981 Expo Mart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, US
12 Loss 8–2–2 Jeff Lampkin TKO 6 (10), 0:45 Oct 29, 1981 Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio, US For vacant USA Ohio State light heavyweight title
11 Win 8–1–2 Marcellus Ball KO 2 (6), 0:45 May 28, 1981 Cascade Holiday Inn, Akron, Ohio, US
10 Win 7–1–2 Eddie Temple TKO 2 (6) Apr 13, 1981 Cascade Holiday Inn, Akron, Ohio, US
9 Draw 6–1–2 Michael Hardin PTS 6 May 17, 1980 Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio, US
8 Win 6–1–1 Tim Johnson KO 1 (6) May 3, 1980 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, US
7 Win 5–1–1 Sylvester Wilder TKO 1 (4) Apr 30, 1980 Field House, Struthers, Ohio, US
6 Win 4–1–1 Sam Bryant TKO 1 (?), 2:19 Sep 20, 1979 Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, US
5 Win 3–1–1 Gus Turner PTS 4 May 19, 1979 Findlay, Ohio, US
4 Win 2–1–1 Willie Crawford KO 3 (6), 2:35 Apr 27, 1979 Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio, US
3 Win 1–1–1 Willie Crawford PTS 4 Mar 21, 1979 Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, US
2 Draw 0–1–1 Michael Hardin PTS 4 Feb 7, 1979 Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, US
1 Loss 0–1 Henry Bunch PTS 4 Jun 28, 1978 DC Armory, Washington, DC, US

See also

References
  1. "BoxRec - Charles Williams". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  2. "Williams rebounds to take Czyz's crown". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 30, 1987. p. 22. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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