Charley Williams | |
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Born |
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | February 4, 1928
Died | October 30, 2009
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | (aged 81)
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.
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]