Best fights of Ike Williams
Over 14 years as a professional, Ike Williams compiled a 128-24-5 (61) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ike Williams defeats Kid Gavilán
On February 27, 1948 Ike Williams faced Kid Gavilán. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 90-10-4, and Gavilán was 22 with a record of 42-3-2. Williams was on a 12-fight winning streak and Gavilán was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams won via unanimous decision.
2. Ike Williams loses to Kid Gavilán in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On January 28, 1949 Ike Williams faced Kid Gavilán. It was their second meeting. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 98-10-4, and Gavilán was 23 with a record of 49-6-2. Williams was on a 20-fight winning streak and Gavilán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Williams lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Gavilán.
3. Ike Williams KOs Enrique Bolanos in their 3rd fight
On July 21, 1949 Ike Williams defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Enrique Bolanos. It was their third meeting. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 100-12-4, and Bolanos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Enrique Bolanos via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
4. Ike Williams KOs Beau Jack
On July 12, 1948 Ike Williams defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Beau Jack. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 93-10-4, and Jack was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 15-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Beau Jack via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
5. Ike Williams KOs Bob Montgomery in their 2nd fight
On August 4, 1947 Ike Williams defended his NBA lightweight title against Bob Montgomery. It was their second meeting. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 83-10-4, and Montgomery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Bob Montgomery via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Ike Williams KOs Jesse Flores
On September 23, 1948 Ike Williams defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Jesse Flores. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 94-10-4, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 16-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Jesse Flores via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
7. Ike Williams loses to Kid Gavilán in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On April 1, 1949 Ike Williams faced Kid Gavilán. It was their third meeting. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 98-11-4, and Gavilán was 23 with a record of 50-6-2. Williams was coming off a loss, while Gavilán was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gavilán.
8. Ike Williams KOs Juan Zurita
On April 18, 1945 Ike Williams fought Juan Zurita for the vacant NBA lightweight title. Williams was 21 years old with a record of 64-7-2, and Zurita was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Juan Zurita via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Ike Williams KOs Enrique Bolanos
On April 30, 1946 Ike Williams defended his NBA lightweight title against Enrique Bolanos. Williams was 22 years old with a record of 74-9-4, and Bolanos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Enrique Bolanos via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
10. Ike Williams KOs Ronnie James
On September 4, 1946 Ike Williams defended his NBA lightweight title against Ronnie James. Williams was 23 years old with a record of 77-9-4, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 7-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Ronnie James via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.