Mike Williams (boxer)

Michael Anthony Williams (born June 16, 1962) is an American actor and former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2000. In the 1990 film Rocky V, he played the role of boxer Union Cane.[1]

Mike Williams
Statistics
Real nameMichael Anthony Williams
Nickname(s)Mercury
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (194 cm)
Reach83 in (211 cm)
NationalityAmerican
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins22
Wins by KO14
Losses6

Boxing career

Known as "Mercury", Williams turned professional 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 the 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 the fictional heavyweight champion of the world Union Cane in Rocky V. In the movie, he was soundly defeated in one round by Tommy Gunn.[2] Williams also played background characters 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.[3]

Professional boxing record
28 fights 22 wins 6 losses
By knockout 14 4
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 22–6 Lawrence Clay-Bey TKO 6 (10), 0:35 Sep 17, 2000 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
27 Loss 22–5 Albert Stewart SD 8 Sep 7, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26 Win 22–4 Gary Butler TKO 4 (6) Dec 9, 1995 Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
25 Loss 21–4 Corrie Sanders KO 1 (10), 2:58 Mar 19, 1994 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
24 Win 21–3 Rick Hoard KO 2 Aug 5, 1993 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
23 Loss 20–3 Alex García TKO 5 (12), 2:14 Feb 16, 1993 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S. For NABF heavyweight title
22 Win 20–2 Jimmy Bills UD 8 Dec 16, 1992 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Elvin Evans UD 6 Nov 3, 1992 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Juan Ramon Perez UD 4 Feb 25, 1992 Houston, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Russell Rierson KO 2 Nov 19, 1991 Houston, Texas, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 Buster Douglas TKO 7 Jun 27, 1988 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Dorcey Gaymon TKO 2 (10), 1:10 Mar 4, 1988 Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Art Terry UD 10 Feb 3, 1988 Houston, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Leon Dixon TKO 2 (10), 2:53 Jan 6, 1988 Houston, Texas, U.S.
14 Loss 13–1 Tim Witherspoon SD 10 Oct 14, 1987 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Rufus Hadley PTS 10 May 22, 1987 Houston, Texas, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Ken Elliott TKO 3 (10), 1:06 Apr 9, 1987 Houston, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Billy Joe Thomas TKO 7 (10), 1:26 Feb 12, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 James Tillis TKO 8 (10), 2:48 Jan 8, 1987 Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Robert Obey KO 4 Dec 14, 1986 Houston, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Tommy Taylor TKO 5 (6), 1:28 Oct 17, 1986 Sahara Hotel and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Terry Armstrong PTS 6 Jul 5, 1986 Conroe, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 John Barbier KO 2 May 2, 1986 Conroe, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Carl Dorsey TKO 3 Feb 12, 1986 Houston, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Ronald Turner UD 4 Aug 23, 1985 Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Lorenzo Boyd KO 3 (6) Mar 18, 1985 Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Guy Ramsey UD 4 Mar 8, 1985 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Walter Morris KO 3 Sep 13, 1984 The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.

References
  1. "The 'Rocky' franchise and the real fight game". Ring TV. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. "LOOKING BACK AT "ROCKY V," THE MOVIE THAT NEARLY KNOCKED OUT A BELOVED FRANCHISE". Vice. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
    - "Rocky V". The Independent. 3 March 2008. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. "Michael Anthony Williams". IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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