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
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
- ^ "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.