All boxersJ. B. Williamson
Boxing26-16-0 (1 NC)RECORD
10WINS BY KO / TKO
16WINS BY DECISION
43PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | James Bennett Williamson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 18 Dec 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, Indiana, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight, Middleweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 187 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 198 cm (78″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1979–1995 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 27 Oct 1979 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Keith McKnight, 2 Dec 1995 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC light heavyweight champion (1985–1986)
- WBC Continental Americas champion (1985)
Background
J. B. Williamson is a former American boxer and U.S. Marine veteran who turned professional in 1979 after a strong amateur career. He won the vacant WBC light heavyweight title in 1985, lost it to Dennis Andries in his first defence and later moved up to heavyweight.
Fight history
43 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Keith McKnight | TKO | 1 | 2 Dec 1995 | Lavergne, US | ||
| Loss | Peter McNeeley | TKO | 1 | 8 Oct 1994 | Whitman Armory, Whitman, US | ||
| Loss | Peter McNeeley | TKO (corner retirement) | 2 | 24 Jun 1994 | Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, US | ||
| Loss | Bobby Crabtree | KO | 5 | 8 Apr 1994 | Fort Smith, US | ||
| Loss | James Heath | TKO | 3 | 19 Feb 1994 | Coliseum, Charlotte, US | ||
| Loss | Kenny Keene | TKO | 4 | 23 Jul 1993 | Hawks Memorial Stadium, Boise, US | ||
| Loss | Alexander Zolkin | TKO | 4 | 12 Jun 1993 | Columbus, US | ||
| Loss | Art Tucker | TKO | 5 | 9 May 1991 | Newark, US | ||
| Loss | Henry Akinwande | TKO | 2 | 6 Mar 1991 | Wembley Arena, Wembley, England | ||
| Loss | Pierre Coetzer | Decision (points) | 10 | 8 Nov 1990 | Biloxi, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy Thunder | TKO | 10 | 14 Jul 1990 | Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Australia | ||
| Win | Cleveland Woods | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 24 May 1990 | Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Gary Steiger | TKO | 6 | 21 Apr 1990 | Mackin Hall, Louisville, US | ||
| Win | Danny Blake | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 7 Dec 1989 | Louisville, US | ||
| No contest | Dicky Ryan | No contest | 4 | 26 Sep 1989 | Sherwood Club, Indianapolis, US | ||
| Loss | George Foreman | TKO | 5 | 30 Apr 1989 | Moody Center, Galveston, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Blevins | KO | 1 | 18 Mar 1989 | Bedford Middle School, Bedford, US | ||
| Loss | Jesse Shelby | TKO | 8 | 18 Nov 1986 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Loss | Juan Roldán | Decision (points) | 10 | 18 Oct 1986 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Loss | Dennis Andries | Decision (split) | 12 | 30 Apr 1986 | Picketts Lock Stadium, Edmonton, England | Lost WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Prince Mama Mohammed | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 10 Dec 1985 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | Won vacant WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Grover Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 18 Sep 1985 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Bills | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 Jul 1985 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Grover Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 22 Apr 1985 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Chris Schwenke | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 16 Jan 1985 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Pete McIntyre | Decision (split) | 10 | 10 Oct 1984 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | James Salerno | TKO | 3 | 9 Jul 1984 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | James Williams | TKO | 7 | 24 Apr 1984 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Culver City, US | ||
| Win | Dale Grant | TKO | 9 | 27 Mar 1984 | Country Club, Reseda, US | ||
| Loss | Alex Ramos | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 May 1983 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, US | ||
| Win | Murray Sutherland | Decision (majority) | 10 | 10 Dec 1982 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, US | ||
| Win | Lee Burkey | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 15 Sep 1981 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, US | ||
| Win | Raham Muhammed | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 10 May 1981 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Ted Sanders | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Nov 1980 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, US | ||
| Win | Antonio Adame | KO | 6 | 27 Sep 1980 | The Forum, Inglewood, US | ||
| Win | Antonio Adame | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Jun 1980 | U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma, US | ||
| Win | Jamie Thomas | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Jun 1980 | Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, US | ||
| Win | Lander Clark | TKO | 6 | 4 May 1980 | Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, US | ||
| Win | Danny Kirk | TKO | 1 | 28 Mar 1980 | U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma, US | ||
| Win | Jose Martinez | KO | 2 | 9 Mar 1980 | Civic Center, Saint Paul, US | ||
| Win | Ernie Rabotte | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 26 Jan 1980 | Sports Arena, Los Angeles, US | ||
| Win | Mike Hickman | KO | 1 | 27 Nov 1979 | Sports Arena, Los Angeles, US | ||
| Win | Dennis Mancino | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 27 Oct 1979 | Sports Arena, Los Angeles, US | Pro debut |
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