Best fights of Danny Williams
Over 25 years as a professional, Danny Williams has compiled a 54-29 (41) record, including 26 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Danny Williams KOs Mike Tyson
On July 30, 2004 Danny Williams faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Williams was 31 years old with a record of 31-3, and Tyson was 38 with a record of 50-4. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tyson was coming off a win. Williams stopped Mike Tyson via KO in the 4th round.
2. Danny Williams KOs Michael Sprott in their 2nd fight
On September 26, 2003 Danny Williams defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Michael Sprott. It was their second meeting. Williams was 30 years old with a record of 28-2, and Sprott was 28 with a record of 24-5. Williams was coming off a win and Sprott was on a 8-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Michael Sprott via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
3. Danny Williams defeats John McDermott
On July 18, 2008 Danny Williams defended his British heavyweight title against John McDermott. Williams was 35 years old with a record of 39-6, and McDermott was 28 with a record of 25-3. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak and McDermott was on a 6-fight winning streak. Williams won via majority decision. Defended the title.
4. Danny Williams KOs Julius Francis in their 2nd fight
On July 28, 2001 Danny Williams defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Julius Francis. It was their second meeting. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 23-1, and Francis was 36 with a record of 22-9. Williams was on a 8-fight winning streak and Francis was coming off a win. Williams stopped Julius Francis via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
5. Danny Williams loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On December 11, 2004 Danny Williams fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Williams was 31 years old with a record of 32-3, and Klitschko was 33 with a record of 34-2. Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Williams via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Danny Williams KOs Bob Mirovic
On April 26, 2003 Danny Williams defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Bob Mirovic. Williams was 29 years old with a record of 27-2, and Mirovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a loss. Williams stopped Bob Mirovic via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Danny Williams KOs Kali Meehan in 32 seconds
On June 9, 2001 Danny Williams defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Kali Meehan. Williams was 27 years old with a record of 22-1, and Meehan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 7-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Kali Meehan via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Danny Williams KOs Laszlo Toth
On April 9, 2011 Danny Williams faced Laszlo Toth. Williams was 37 years old with a record of 42-9, and Toth was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Laszlo Toth via KO in the 1st round.
9. Danny Williams stops Michael Sprott
On February 12, 2002 Danny Williams defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Michael Sprott. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 25-1, and Sprott was 27 with a record of 16-4. Williams was on a 10-fight winning streak and Sprott was coming off a win. Williams stopped Michael Sprott via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
10. Danny Williams KOs Scott Gammer
On March 2, 2007 Danny Williams fought Scott Gammer for the vacant British heavyweight title. Williams was 33 years old with a record of 36-6, and Gammer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight losing streak. Williams stopped Scott Gammer via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.