All boxersCarl Williams
“The Truth”
Boxing · Deceased30-10-0 (1 NC)RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
9WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-7-0 in 8 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Carl Williams |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Truth |
| Date of birth | 11 Nov 1959 |
| Died | 7 Apr 2013 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Belle Glade, Florida, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 193 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 216 cm (85″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1982–1997 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 8 (1985–1993) |
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Titles and honours
- USBA heavyweight champion 1987–1991
Background
Raised in Queens, New York, Williams challenged Larry Holmes for the IBF title in 1985 and Mike Tyson for the undisputed title in 1989.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
8 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | John Ruiz | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Nov 1993 | Cleveland, Ohio, USA | |
| Loss | Frank Bruno | TKO | 10 | 0:29 | 24 Apr 1993 | |
| Loss | Tommy Morrison | TKO | 8 | 2:10 | 16 Jan 1993 | Reno, Nevada, USA |
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | Decision (split) | 12 | 8 Mar 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Mike Tyson | TKO | 1 | 1:33 | 21 Jul 1989 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| Loss | Michael Moorer | TKO | 1 | 1:15 | 17 Oct 1988 | Tucson, Arizona, USA |
| Win | Trevor Berbick | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 27 Jun 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Larry Holmes | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 20 May 1985 | – |