Best fights of Paul Williams
Over 12 years as a professional, Paul Williams has compiled a 41-2 (27) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Williams KOs Sharmba Mitchell
On August 19, 2006 Paul Williams defended his WBC-USNBC and WBO-NABO welterweight titles against Sharmba Mitchell. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 30-0, and Mitchell was 35 with a record of 57-5. Williams was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Mitchell was coming off a win. Williams stopped Sharmba Mitchell via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
2. Paul Williams defeats Antonio Margarito
On July 14, 2007 Paul Williams fought Antonio Margarito for the WBO welterweight title. Williams was 25 years old with a record of 32-0, and Margarito was 29 with a record of 34-4. Williams was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Margarito was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Paul Williams KOs Carlos Quintana in their 2nd fight
On June 7, 2008 Paul Williams fought Carlos Quintana for the WBO welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Williams was 26 years old with a record of 33-1, and Quintana was 31 with a record of 25-1. Williams was coming off a loss, while Quintana was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Carlos Quintana via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Paul Williams defeats Sergio Martínez
On December 5, 2009 Paul Williams faced Sergio Martínez in a super welterweight bout. Williams was 28 years old with a record of 37-1, and Martínez was 34 with a record of 44-1-2. Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Williams won via majority decision.
5. Paul Williams defeats Winky Wright
On April 11, 2009 Paul Williams faced Winky Wright in a light heavyweight bout. Williams was 27 years old with a record of 36-1, and Wright was 37 with a record of 51-4-1. Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Wright was coming off a loss. Williams won via unanimous decision.
6. Paul Williams defeats Erislandy Lara
On July 9, 2011 Paul Williams faced Erislandy Lara in a super welterweight bout. Williams was 29 years old with a record of 39-2, and Lara was 28 with a record of 15-0-1. Williams was coming off a loss. Williams won via majority decision.
7. Paul Williams KOs Andy Kolle
On September 25, 2008 Paul Williams faced Andy Kolle. Williams was 27 years old with a record of 34-1, and Kolle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Andy Kolle via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Paul Williams KOs Verno Phillips
On November 29, 2008 Paul Williams fought Verno Phillips for the vacant WBO interim super welterweight title. Williams was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Phillips was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Verno Phillips via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Paul Williams defeats Nobuhiro Ishida
On February 18, 2012 Paul Williams fought Nobuhiro Ishida for the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight title. Williams was 30 years old with a record of 40-2, and Ishida was 36 with a record of 24-6-2. Williams was coming off a win and Ishida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Paul Williams KOs Sergio Rios
On April 12, 2006 Paul Williams fought Sergio Rios for the vacant WBC-USNBC welterweight title. Williams was 24 years old with a record of 28-0, and Rios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Sergio Rios via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.