Best fights of Carl Williams
Over 16 years as a professional, Carl Williams compiled a 30-10 (21) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carl Williams defeats Trevor Berbick
On June 27, 1988 Carl Williams defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Trevor Berbick. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 20-2, and Berbick was 33 with a record of 34-5-1. Both Williams and Berbick were on a 3-fight winning streak. Williams won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Carl Williams loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On May 20, 1985 Carl Williams fought Larry Holmes for the IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Holmes was 35 with a record of 47-0. Williams was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 47-fight winning streak. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holmes.
3. Carl Williams defeats James Tillis
On October 23, 1984 Carl Williams faced James Tillis in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Tillis was 27 with a record of 30-4. Williams was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Tillis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams won via unanimous decision.
4. Carl Williams loses to Tim Witherspoon via split decision
On March 8, 1991 Carl Williams defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Tim Witherspoon. Williams was 31 years old with a record of 23-3, and Witherspoon was 33 with a record of 33-3. Williams was coming off a win and Witherspoon was on a 8-fight winning streak. Williams lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Witherspoon.
5. Carl Williams stops Bert Cooper
On June 21, 1987 Carl Williams fought Bert Cooper for the vacant IBF-USBA and IBF-USBA heavyweight titles. Williams was 27 years old with a record of 17-2, and Cooper was 21 with a record of 16-1. Williams was coming off a loss, while Cooper was on a 6-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Bert Cooper via retirement in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
6. Carl Williams KOs Mike Rouse
On November 10, 1988 Carl Williams defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Mike Rouse. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Rouse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Mike Rouse via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Carl Williams KOs Rodney Frazier
On January 27, 1988 Carl Williams defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Rodney Frazier. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 19-2, and Frazier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Rodney Frazier via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Carl Williams KOs Melton Bowen
On July 24, 1990 Carl Williams defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Melton Bowen. Williams was 30 years old with a record of 22-3, and Bowen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a loss. Williams stopped Melton Bowen via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
9. Carl Williams KOs Jesse Ferguson
On August 31, 1985 Carl Williams faced Jesse Ferguson. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Ferguson was 28 with a record of 13-0. Williams was coming off a loss, while Ferguson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Jesse Ferguson via TKO in the 10th round.
10. Carl Williams KOs Marshall Tillman
On January 12, 1992 Carl Williams faced Marshall Tillman. Williams was 32 years old with a record of 23-4, and Tillman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams stopped Marshall Tillman via TKO in the 2nd round.