All boxersArthur Williams
“King”
Boxing · Deceased47-17-1RECORD
30WINS BY KO / TKO
17WINS BY DECISION
65PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Arthur James Williams |
|---|---|
| Nickname | King |
| Date of birth | 12 Nov 1964 |
| Died | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Pensacola, Florida, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1989–2010 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 30 Nov 1989 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Carl Davis, 17 Dec 2010 |
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Titles and honours
- IBF cruiserweight champion (1998–1999)
- NABF cruiserweight champion (2005)
Background
American cruiserweight from Pensacola, Florida, who won the IBF cruiserweight title against Imamu Mayfield in 1998 and twice challenged Orlin Norris for the WBA title in 1994. He died in April 2023 and was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024.
Fight history
65 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Carl Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Dec 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, US | For USBO cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Valente Tinajero | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 10 Apr 2010 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Loss | Victor Barragan | TKO | 7 | 23 Oct 2009 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | WBC USNBC cruiserweight title fight | |
| Win | Dewey Cooper | Decision (majority) | 10 | 6 Feb 2009 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, US | WBC USNBC cruiserweight title fight | |
| Win | Dewey Cooper | Technical decision | 5 | 23 Oct 2008 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, US | WBC USNBC cruiserweight title fight | |
| Win | Clarence Moore | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 21 May 2008 | The Field House, Camp Lejeune, US | ||
| Loss | Alexander Frenkel | TKO | 5 | 2:02 | 16 Feb 2008 | Nürnberger Arena, Nuremberg, Germany | |
| Win | Kenny Keene | TKO | 10 | 0:43 | 29 Jul 2006 | Qwest Arena, Boise, US | |
| Win | Gary Gomez | Decision (split) | 10 | 20 Jan 2006 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, US | ||
| Loss | Felix Cora Jr. | TKO | 8 | 27 Oct 2005 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, US | Lost NABF cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Ali Supreme | KO | 3 | 16 Jun 2005 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, US | Won NABF cruiserweight title | |
| Loss | Danny Batchelder | Decision (split) | 10 | 14 May 2005 | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, US | ||
| Win | Tim Shocks | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 24 Mar 2005 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, US | ||
| Win | Luke Munsen | TKO | 8 | 1:08 | 19 Aug 2004 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, US | |
| Loss | Charles Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Jul 2004 | Oakland Arena, Oakland, US | ||
| Loss | David Haye | TKO | 3 | 2:48 | 12 May 2004 | Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, UK | |
| Loss | Vadim Tokarev | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Apr 2004 | Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan, Russia | ||
| Win | Marcus Harvey | TKO | 1 | 1:12 | 20 Feb 2004 | Ramada Inn, Norwalk, US | |
| Loss | Rydell Booker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Jun 2003 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, US | ||
| Win | Wesley Martin | Technical decision | 5 | 28 Mar 2003 | Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens, US | ||
| Loss | O'Neil Bell | TKO | 9 | 8 Nov 2002 | Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Don Normand | KO | 1 | 1:39 | 24 Aug 2002 | Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, US | |
| Win | Darryl Hollowell | TKO | 2 | 0:28 | 7 Jun 2002 | DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, US | |
| Loss | Kelvin Davis | Decision (split) | 12 | 23 Mar 2002 | Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Loss | O'Neil Bell | TKO | 11 | 7 Sep 2001 | Dakota Magic Casino, Hankinson, US | For NABF cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Gary Wilcox | Decision (split) | 10 | 24 Feb 2001 | Ice Palace, Tampa, US | ||
| Win | Ray Berry | TKO | 9 | 1:59 | 10 Aug 2000 | Grand Casino, Biloxi, US | |
| Win | Darren Zenner | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Oct 1999 | Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, US | ||
| Win | Dan Ward | TKO | 6 | 1 Oct 1999 | Grand Casino, Tunica, US | ||
| Loss | Vassiliy Jirov | TKO | 7 | 5 Jun 1999 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, US | Lost IBF cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Art Jimmerson | KO | 1 | 9 Jan 1999 | Civic Center, Pensacola, US | ||
| Win | Imamu Mayfield | TKO | 9 | 30 Oct 1998 | Grand Casino, Biloxi, US | Won IBF cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Adolpho Washington | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 6 Jan 1998 | Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, US | ||
| Win | Steve Little | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 9 Sep 1997 | Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, US | ||
| Win | Rick Roufus | TKO | 4 | 22 Feb 1997 | Condado, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | John Kiser | TKO | 5 | 1:38 | 27 Jun 1995 | Convention Centre, Edmonton, Canada | |
| Loss | Chris Byrd | Decision (split) | 10 | 23 May 1995 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, US | ||
| Win | Jason Nicholson | TKO | 6 | 1:45 | 17 Feb 1995 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, US | |
| Win | Jeff Williams | TKO | 1 | 29 Dec 1994 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Michael Green | Decision (points) | 8 | 20 Oct 1994 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, US | ||
| Loss | Orlin Norris | TKO | 3 | 2 Jul 1994 | The Mirage, Las Vegas, US | For WBA cruiserweight title | |
| Loss | Orlin Norris | Decision (split) | 12 | 4 Mar 1994 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, US | For WBA cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Matthew Brooks | TKO | 3 | 15 Dec 1993 | Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | David Gamble | TKO | 2 | 23 Oct 1993 | Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, US | ||
| Win | Jeff Lampkin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 Jun 1993 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Yuri Vaulin | TKO | 11 | 16 Dec 1992 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Jose Macias Chong | TKO | 1 | 26 Jun 1992 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Dwight Muhammad Qawi | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 May 1992 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Sean McClain | TKO | 1 | 1:38 | 28 Mar 1992 | Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, US | |
| Win | Randy Leaks | KO | 3 | 26 Nov 1991 | Country Club, Reseda, US | ||
| Win | Keith McMurray | TKO | 2 | 12 Nov 1991 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Terry Verners | KO | 1 | 11 Oct 1991 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Sim Warrior | TKO | 2 | 13 Sep 1991 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Loss | Sim Warrior | KO | 3 | 6 Jul 1991 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Keith McMurray | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 15 May 1991 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Joey Parker | KO | 4 | 24 Apr 1991 | Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Joey Parker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Feb 1991 | Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Armando Hurtado | TKO | 1 | 27 Dec 1990 | Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Scott Fusci | TKO | 4 | 21 Nov 1990 | Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Terry Verners | Decision (points) | 8 | 8 Oct 1990 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Greg Steward | KO | 1 | 22 Sep 1990 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Draw | Sylvester White | Decision (points) | 4 | 11 May 1990 | Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, US | ||
| Win | Anthony Harris | KO | 1 | 1:36 | 28 Mar 1990 | Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, US | |
| Win | Paul Jones | KO | 2 | 0:42 | 28 Feb 1990 | Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, US | |
| Win | Kevin Poindexter | KO | 1 | 2:10 | 30 Nov 1989 | Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, US | Pro debut |
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