Cleveland Williams losses
Over 21 years as a professional, Cleveland Williams compiled a 78-13-1 (58) record, including one title fight. He had 13 losses against eleven different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
13. Cleveland Williams loses to George Chuvalo via unanimous decision
On November 17, 1971 Cleveland Williams faced George Chuvalo in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 38 years old with a record of 75-12-1, and Chuvalo was 34 with a record of 63-17-2. Both Williams and Chuvalo were coming off a loss. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chuvalo.
12. Cleveland Williams loses to Jack O'Halloran via split decision
On September 21, 1971 Cleveland Williams faced Jack O'Halloran. Williams was 38 years old with a record of 75-11-1, and O'Halloran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams lost via split decision. Went the distance with O'Halloran.
11. Cleveland Williams loses to Al Lewis via KO
On October 21, 1970 Cleveland Williams faced Al Lewis. Williams was 37 years old with a record of 74-10-1, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Williams via TKO in the 4th round. Lasted into the 4th round.
10. Cleveland Williams loses to Mac Foster in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 18, 1969 Cleveland Williams faced Mac Foster. It was their second meeting. Williams was 36 years old with a record of 71-9-1, and Foster was 27 with a record of 20-0. Williams was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Foster was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Williams via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Cleveland Williams loses to Mac Foster via KO
On September 13, 1969 Cleveland Williams faced Mac Foster. Williams was 36 years old with a record of 71-8-1, and Foster was 27 with a record of 19-0. Williams was coming off a loss, while Foster was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Williams via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Cleveland Williams loses to Al Jones via KO
On May 20, 1969 Cleveland Williams faced Al Jones. Williams was 35 years old with a record of 71-7-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Jones stopped Williams via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
7. Cleveland Williams loses to Bob Cleroux via unanimous decision
On November 21, 1968 Cleveland Williams faced Bob Cleroux. Williams was 35 years old with a record of 70-6-1, and Cleroux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cleroux.
6. Cleveland Williams loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On November 14, 1966 Cleveland Williams fought Muhammad Ali for the The Ring, WBC, and NYSAC heavyweight titles. Williams was 33 years old with a record of 65-5-1, and Ali was 24 with a record of 26-0. Williams was on a 9-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Williams via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
5. 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.
4. Cleveland Williams loses to Sonny Liston in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 21, 1960 Cleveland Williams faced Sonny Liston. It was their second meeting. Williams was 26 years old with a record of 45-3, and Liston was 27 with a record of 27-1. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 20-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Williams via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Cleveland Williams loses to Sonny Liston via KO
On April 15, 1959 Cleveland Williams faced Sonny Liston. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 43-2, and Liston was 26 with a record of 23-1. Williams was on a 12-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 16-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Williams via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Cleveland Williams loses to Bob Satterfield via KO
On June 22, 1954 Cleveland Williams faced Bob Satterfield. Williams was 20 years old with a record of 31-1, and Satterfield was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Satterfield stopped Williams via KO in the 3rd round.
1. Cleveland Williams loses to Sylvester Jones via points decision
On September 24, 1953 Cleveland Williams faced Sylvester Jones. Williams was 20 years old with a record of 27-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Williams lost via points decision. Went the distance with Jones.