Carl Williams losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Carl Williams compiled a 30-10 (21) record, including eight title fights. He had ten losses, three of them in title fights.
10. Carl Williams loses to Anthony Green via KO
On October 30, 1997 Carl Williams faced Anthony Green. Williams was 37 years old with a record of 30-9, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Green stopped Williams via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
9. Carl Williams loses to Melvin Foster via unanimous decision
On March 17, 1995 Carl Williams faced Melvin Foster. Williams was 35 years old with a record of 26-8, and Foster was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 3-fight losing streak. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Foster.
8. Carl Williams loses to Alexander Zolkin via KO
On July 22, 1994 Carl Williams faced Alexander Zolkin. Williams was 34 years old with a record of 26-7, and Zolkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight losing streak. Zolkin stopped Williams via TKO in the 7th round.
7. Carl Williams loses to Frank Bruno via KO
On April 24, 1993 Carl Williams faced Frank Bruno in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 33 years old with a record of 26-6, and Bruno was 31 with a record of 35-3. Williams was coming off a loss, while Bruno was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bruno stopped Williams via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Carl Williams loses to Tommy Morrison via KO
On January 16, 1993 Carl Williams faced Tommy Morrison in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 33 years old with a record of 26-5, and Morrison was 24 with a record of 34-1. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak and Morrison was on a 6-fight winning streak. Morrison stopped Williams via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
5. Carl Williams loses to Jerry Jones via unanimous decision
On March 22, 1992 Carl Williams faced Jerry Jones. Williams was 32 years old with a record of 24-4, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jones.
4. Carl Williams loses to Tim Witherspoon via split decision
On March 8, 1991 Carl Williams defended his 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.
3. Carl Williams loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On July 21, 1989 Carl Williams fought Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title. Williams was 29 years old with a record of 22-2, and Tyson was 23 with a record of 36-0. Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Williams via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Carl Williams loses to Mike Weaver via KO
On February 16, 1986 Carl Williams faced Mike Weaver in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 26 years old with a record of 17-1, and Weaver was 34 with a record of 27-11-1. Williams was coming off a win, while Weaver was coming off a loss. Weaver stopped Williams via TKO in the 2nd round.
1. 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.