Best fights of Cleveland Williams
Over 21 years as a professional, Cleveland Williams compiled a 78-13-1 (58) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cleveland Williams loses to Ernie Terrell in their 2nd fight via split decision
On April 13, 1963 Cleveland Williams faced Ernie Terrell in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Williams was 29 years old with a record of 56-4-1, and Terrell was 24 with a record of 30-4. Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Williams lost via split decision. Went the distance with Terrell.
2. Cleveland Williams KOs Ernie Terrell
On April 3, 1962 Cleveland Williams faced Ernie Terrell in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 51-4, and Terrell was 22 with a record of 24-3. Williams was on a 6-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Ernie Terrell via TKO in the 7th round.
3. Cleveland Williams KOs Ben Black
On February 8, 1966 Cleveland Williams faced Ben Black. Williams was 32 years old with a record of 61-5-1, and Black was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Ben Black via KO in the 1st round.
4. Cleveland Williams KOs Alonzo Johnson
On May 15, 1962 Cleveland Williams faced Alonzo Johnson. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 52-4, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 7-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Alonzo Johnson via KO in the 1st round.
5. Cleveland Williams KOs Leslie Borden
On June 25, 1968 Cleveland Williams faced Leslie Borden. Williams was 34 years old with a record of 67-6-1, and Borden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Leslie Borden via KO in the 1st round.
6. Cleveland Williams KOs Mike Bruce
On June 11, 1968 Cleveland Williams faced Mike Bruce. Williams was 34 years old with a record of 66-6-1, and Bruce was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Mike Bruce via KO in the 1st round.
7. Cleveland Williams KOs Roy Crear
On May 21, 1968 Cleveland Williams faced Roy Crear. Williams was 34 years old with a record of 65-6-1, and Crear was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a loss. Williams stopped Roy Crear via KO in the 1st round.
8. Cleveland Williams KOs Jim Wyley
On December 19, 1961 Cleveland Williams faced Jim Wyley. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 50-4, and Wyley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Jim Wyley via KO in the 1st round.
9. Cleveland Williams KOs Eddie Brooks
On April 14, 1970 Cleveland Williams faced Eddie Brooks. Williams was 36 years old with a record of 72-10-1, and Brooks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Eddie Brooks via KO in the 1st round.
10. Cleveland Williams KOs Gene White
On February 4, 1958 Cleveland Williams faced Gene White. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 38-2, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 7-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Gene White via TKO in the 1st round.