Ike Williams Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Williams was a lightweight world champion. He held one world title at lightweight, which was a vacant title win.

Career Summary

Ike Williams' professional boxing career spanned more than 14 years — from 1940 to 1954.

Williams made his professional boxing debut against Carmine Fotti at the age of 16 on March 15, 1940, defeating Fotti via 4 round NWS.

Williams had his first world title fight at the age of 21 on April 18, 1945 after 73 professional fights, against Juan Zurita for the lightweight NBA title. He defeated Zurita via 2nd round TKO to become the lightweight champion of the world.

He was a one-time unified lightweight world champion, and won one world title at lightweight. For all the details about Williams' world title wins and defenses refer to "Ike Williams World Titles".

Some of Williams' best fights and notable victories include wins over four Hall-of-Famers (Beau Jack, Kid Gavilán, Bob Montgomery, and Sammy Angott), Enrique Bolanos, Ronnie James, Juan Zurita, and Jesse Flores.

Williams had a total of 24 losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Beau Jack at 30 years of age, on April 9, 1954. Williams won the fight via 8th round RTD.

Career Highlights

Williams fought a total of 157 times during his professional career, which includes 10 world-title fights at the lightweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and was known for his great performances in his fights. These four fights are the highlight of his career.

• April 18, 1945: Williams wins his first world title by defeating Juan Zurita via 2nd round TKO. He is now the NBA lightweight world champion.

• August 4, 1947: Williams becomes a unified lightweight world champion by beating Bob Montgomery via 6th round TKO. He now holds the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight world-champion belts.

• July 12, 1948: Williams successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Beau Jack, winning the fight via 6th round TKO.

• July 21, 1949: Williams successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Enrique Bolanos, winning the fight via 4th round TKO.

Ike Williams Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Williams' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Beau Jack, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. win

   #157

   Ike Williams vs. Beau Jack IV

   On April 9, 1954, in their 4th fight, a a 30-year old Ike Williams (127-24-5, 60 KO) fought Beau Jack in his 157th professional fight. He defeated Jack via 8th round RTD.

2. draw

   #156

   Ike Williams vs. Beau Jack III

   On April 9, 1954, in their 3rd fight, a a 30-year old Ike Williams (127-24-4, 60 KO) fought Beau Jack in his 156th professional fight. He had a draw with Jack via 10th round PTS.

3. loss

   #155

   Ike Williams vs. Rafael Lastre

   On July 2, 1954, a 30-year old Ike Williams (127-23-4, 60 KO) fought Rafael Lastre in his 155th professional fight. He lost to Lastre via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

4. loss

   #154

   Ike Williams vs. Jed Black

   On November 9, 1953, a 30-year old Ike Williams (127-22-4, 60 KO) fought Jed Black in his 154th professional fight. He lost to Black via 10th round unanimous decision.

5. win

   #153

   Ike Williams vs. Dom Zimbardo

   On September 17, 1953, a 30-year old Ike Williams (126-22-4, 59 KO) fought Dom Zimbardo in his 153rd professional fight. He defeated Zimbardo via 2nd round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

6. loss

   #152

   Ike Williams vs. Georgie Johnson

   On June 8, 1953, a 29-year old Ike Williams (126-21-4, 59 KO) fought Georgie Johnson in his 152nd professional fight. He lost to Johnson via 8th round TKO.

7. win

   #151

   Ike Williams vs. Billy Andy II

   On April 9, 1953, in their 2nd fight, a a 29-year old Ike Williams (125-21-4, 59 KO) fought Billy Andy in his 151st professional fight. He defeated Andy via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

8. win

   #150

   Ike Williams vs. Billy Andy

   On April 20, 1953, a 29-year old Ike Williams (124-21-4, 59 KO) fought Billy Andy in his 150th professional fight. He defeated Andy via 10th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

9. win

   #149

   Ike Williams vs. Vic Cardell II

   On March 28, 1953, in their 2nd fight, a a 29-year old Ike Williams (123-21-4, 59 KO) fought Vic Cardell in his 149th professional fight. He defeated Cardell via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

10. win

    #148

    Ike Williams vs. Claude Hammond

    On March 9, 1953, a 29-year old Ike Williams (122-21-4, 59 KO) fought Claude Hammond in his 148th professional fight. He defeated Hammond via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

11. loss

    #147

    Ike Williams vs. Carmen Basilio

    On January 12, 1953, a 29-year old Ike Williams (122-20-4, 59 KO) fought fellow American boxer Carmen Basilio, who was 25 years old with a record of 31-10-4. Basilio was on a three-fight win streak with 16 KO wins. Williams was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Basilio had 10 losses, but had never been stopped.

    Williams lost to Basilio via 10 round unanimous decision.

12. win

    #146

    Ike Williams vs. Pat Manzi

    On November 24, 1952, a 29-year old Ike Williams (121-20-4, 58 KO) fought Pat Manzi in his 146th professional fight. He defeated Manzi via 7th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

13. loss

    #145

    Ike Williams vs. Chuck Davey

    On March 26, 1952, a 28-year old Ike Williams (121-19-4, 58 KO) fought Chuck Davey in his 145th professional fight. He lost to Davey via 5th round TKO.

14. win

    #144

    Ike Williams vs. Johnny Cunningham

    On March 17, 1952, a 28-year old Ike Williams (120-19-4, 57 KO) fought Johnny Cunningham in his 144th professional fight. He defeated Cunningham via 5th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

15. loss

    #143

    Ike Williams vs. Gil Turner

    On September 10, 1951, a 28-year old Ike Williams (120-18-4, 57 KO) fought Gil Turner in his 143rd professional fight. He lost to Turner via 10th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.

16. loss

    #142

    Ike Williams vs. Don Williams

    On August 2, 1951, a 28-year old Ike Williams (120-17-4, 57 KO) fought Don Williams in his 142nd professional fight. He lost to Williams via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

17. loss

    The Ring

    #141

    Ike Williams vs. Jimmy Carter

    On May 25, 1951, a 27-year old Ike Williams (120-16-4, 57 KO) faced Jimmy Carter in a lightweight title-defense fight. He lost to Carter via 14th round TKO and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles.

18. win

    #140

    Ike Williams vs. Fitzie Pruden

    On April 11, 1951, a 27-year old Ike Williams (119-16-4, 57 KO) fought Fitzie Pruden in his 140th professional fight. He defeated Pruden via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

19. win

    #139

    Ike Williams vs. Beau Jack II

    On March 5, 1951, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (118-16-4, 57 KO) fought Beau Jack in his 139th professional fight. He defeated Jack via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

20. loss

    #138

    Ike Williams vs. Joe Miceli III

    On February 19, 1951, in their 3rd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (118-15-4, 57 KO) fought Joe Miceli in his 138th professional fight. He lost to Miceli via 10th round unanimous decision.

21. win

    #137

    Ike Williams vs. Vic Cardell

    On January 31, 1951, a 27-year old Ike Williams (117-15-4, 56 KO) fought Vic Cardell in his 137th professional fight. He defeated Cardell via 8th round RTD. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

22. win

    #136

    Ike Williams vs. Ralph Zannelli II

    On January 22, 1951, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (116-15-4, 55 KO) fought Ralph Zannelli in his 136th professional fight. He defeated Zannelli via 5th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

23. win

    #135

    Ike Williams vs. José María Gatica

    On January 5, 1951, a 27-year old Ike Williams (115-15-4, 54 KO) fought José María Gatica in his 135th professional fight. He defeated Gatica via 1st round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

24. win

    #134

    Ike Williams vs. Rudy Cruz II

    On December 18, 1950, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (114-15-4, 54 KO) fought Rudy Cruz in his 134th professional fight. He defeated Cruz via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

25. win

    #133

    Ike Williams vs. Dave Marsh

    On December 12, 1950, a 27-year old Ike Williams (113-15-4, 53 KO) fought Dave Marsh in his 133rd professional fight. He defeated Marsh via 8th round RTD. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

26. win

    #132

    Ike Williams vs. Joe Miceli II

    On November 23, 1950, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (112-15-4, 53 KO) fought Joe Miceli in his 132nd professional fight. He defeated Miceli via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

27. loss

    #131

    Ike Williams vs. Joe Miceli

    On October 2, 1950, a 27-year old Ike Williams (112-14-4, 53 KO) fought Joe Miceli in his 131st professional fight. He lost to Miceli via 10th round unanimous decision.

28. win

    #130

    Ike Williams vs. Charley Salas II

    On September 26, 1950, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Ike Williams (111-14-4, 53 KO) fought Charley Salas in his 130th professional fight. He defeated Salas via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

29. loss

    #129

    Ike Williams vs. Charley Salas

    On August 7, 1950, a 27-year old Ike Williams (111-13-4, 53 KO) fought Charley Salas in his 129th professional fight. He lost to Salas via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

30. loss

    #128

    Ike Williams vs. George Costner

    On July 12, 1950, a 26-year old Ike Williams (111-12-4, 53 KO) fought George Costner in his 128th professional fight. He lost to Costner via 10th round unanimous decision.

31. win

    #127

    Ike Williams vs. Lester Felton

    On June 2, 1950, a 26-year old Ike Williams (110-12-4, 53 KO) fought Lester Felton in his 127th professional fight. He defeated Felton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

32. win

    #126

    Ike Williams vs. John L Davis

    On February 27, 1950, a 26-year old Ike Williams (109-12-4, 53 KO) fought John L Davis in his 126th professional fight. He defeated Davis via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

33. win

    #125

    Ike Williams vs. Sonny Boy West

    On February 17, 1950, a 26-year old Ike Williams (108-12-4, 52 KO) fought Sonny Boy West in his 125th professional fight. He defeated West via 8th round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

34. win

    #124

    Ike Williams vs. Johnny Bratton III

    On January 20, 1950, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Ike Williams (107-12-4, 51 KO) fought Johnny Bratton in his 124th professional fight. He defeated Bratton via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

35. win

    #123

    Ike Williams vs. Jimmy Taylor

    On December 20, 1949, a 26-year old Ike Williams (106-12-4, 51 KO) fought Jimmy Taylor in his 123rd professional fight. He defeated Taylor via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

36. win

    The Ring

    #122

    Ike Williams vs. Freddie Dawson IV

    On December 5, 1949, in their 4th fight, a a 26-year old Ike Williams (105-12-4, 51 KO) faced Freddie Dawson in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Dawson via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

37. win

    #121

    Ike Williams vs. Jean Walzack

    On November 14, 1949, a 26-year old Ike Williams (104-12-4, 51 KO) fought Jean Walzack in his 121st professional fight. He defeated Walzack via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

38. win

    #120

    Ike Williams vs. Al Mobley

    On October 24, 1949, a 26-year old Ike Williams (103-12-4, 51 KO) fought Al Mobley in his 120th professional fight. He defeated Mobley via 10th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

39. win

    #119

    Ike Williams vs. Doug Ratford

    On September 30, 1949, a 26-year old Ike Williams (102-12-4, 51 KO) fought Doug Ratford in his 119th professional fight. He defeated Ratford via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

40. win

    #118

    Ike Williams vs. Benny Walker

    On August 3, 1949, a 26-year old Ike Williams (101-12-4, 51 KO) fought Benny Walker in his 118th professional fight. He defeated Walker via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

41. win

    The Ring

    #117

    Ike Williams vs. Enrique Bolanos III

    On July 21, 1949, in their 3rd fight, a a 25-year old Ike Williams (100-12-4, 50 KO) faced Enrique Bolanos in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Bolanos via 4th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

42. win

    #116

    Ike Williams vs. Irvin Steen

    On June 21, 1949, a 25-year old Ike Williams (99-12-4, 50 KO) fought Irvin Steen in his 116th professional fight. He defeated Steen via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

43. win

    #115

    Ike Williams vs. Vince Turpin

    On April 22, 1949, a 25-year old Ike Williams (98-12-4, 49 KO) fought Vince Turpin in his 115th professional fight. He defeated Turpin via 6th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

44. loss

    #114

    Ike Williams vs. Kid Gavilán III

    On April 1, 1949, in their 3rd fight, a a 25-year old Ike Williams (98-11-4, 49 KO) fought Kid Gavilán again, who was now 23 years old with a record of 50-6-2. Williams had lost to Gavilán in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Williams. Coming into this fight, Gavilán had six losses, but had never been stopped.

    Williams lost to Gavilán via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

45. loss

    #113

    Ike Williams vs. Kid Gavilán II

    On January 28, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ike Williams (98-10-4, 49 KO) fought Kid Gavilán again, who was now 23 years old with a record of 49-6-2. Gavilán was on a three-fight win streak with 17 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Williams. Coming into this fight, Gavilán had six losses, but had never been stopped.

    Williams lost to Gavilán via 10 round majority decision. His 20-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

46. win

    #112

    Ike Williams vs. Johnny Bratton II

    On January 17, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ike Williams (97-10-4, 49 KO) fought Johnny Bratton in his 112nd professional fight. He defeated Bratton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

47. win

    #111

    Ike Williams vs. Billy Nixon

    On November 18, 1948, a 25-year old Ike Williams (96-10-4, 48 KO) fought Billy Nixon in his 111st professional fight. He defeated Nixon via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

48. win

    #110

    Ike Williams vs. Buddy Garcia

    On November 8, 1948, a 25-year old Ike Williams (95-10-4, 47 KO) fought Buddy Garcia in his 110th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

49. win

    The Ring

    #109

    Ike Williams vs. Jesse Flores

    On September 23, 1948, a 25-year old Ike Williams (94-10-4, 46 KO) faced Jesse Flores in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Flores via 10th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

50. win

    The Ring

    #108

    Ike Williams vs. Beau Jack

    On July 12, 1948, a 24-year old Ike Williams (93-10-4, 45 KO) faced Beau Jack in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Jack via 6th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

51. win

    The Ring

    #107

    Ike Williams vs. Enrique Bolanos II

    On May 25, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old Ike Williams (92-10-4, 45 KO) faced Enrique Bolanos in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Bolanos via 15th round split-decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

52. win

    #106

    Ike Williams vs. Rudy Cruz

    On May 5, 1948, a 24-year old Ike Williams (91-10-4, 45 KO) fought Rudy Cruz in his 106th professional fight. He defeated Cruz via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

53. win

    #105

    Ike Williams vs. Kid Gavilán

    On February 27, 1948, a 24-year old Ike Williams (90-10-4, 45 KO) fought Cuban boxer Kid Gavilán for the first time, who was 22 years old with a record of 42-3-2. Gavilán was on a two-fight win streak with 15 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Williams. Coming into this fight, Gavilán had three losses, but had never been stopped.

    Williams defeated Gavilán via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

54. win

    #104

    Ike Williams vs. Livio Minelli

    On February 9, 1948, a 24-year old Ike Williams (89-10-4, 45 KO) fought Livio Minelli in his 104th professional fight. He defeated Minelli via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

55. win

    #103

    Ike Williams vs. Freddie Dawson III

    On January 26, 1948, in their 3rd fight, a a 24-year old Ike Williams (88-10-4, 45 KO) fought Freddie Dawson in his 103rd professional fight. He defeated Dawson via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

56. win

    #102

    Ike Williams vs. Doug Carter

    On January 13, 1948, a 24-year old Ike Williams (87-10-4, 45 KO) fought Doug Carter in his 102nd professional fight. He defeated Carter via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

57. win

    #101

    Ike Williams vs. Tony Pellone

    On December 12, 1947, a 24-year old Ike Williams (86-10-4, 45 KO) fought Tony Pellone in his 101st professional fight. He defeated Pellone via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

58. win

    #100

    Ike Williams vs. Talmadge Bussey

    On October 10, 1947, a 24-year old Ike Williams (85-10-4, 44 KO) fought Talmadge Bussey in his 100th professional fight. He defeated Bussey via 9th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

59. win

    #99

    Ike Williams vs. Doll Rafferty

    On September 29, 1947, a 24-year old Ike Williams (84-10-4, 43 KO) fought Doll Rafferty in his 99th professional fight. He defeated Rafferty via 4th round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

60. win

    The Ring

    #98

    Ike Williams vs. Bob Montgomery II

    On August 4, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old Ike Williams (83-10-4, 42 KO) faced Bob Montgomery for the vacant NYSAC and Ring Magazine (vacant) lightweight titles. He defeated Montgomery via 6th round TKO to win the NYSAC and vacant Ring Magazine lightweight titles and retain the NBA lightweight title. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

61. win

    #97

    Ike Williams vs. Tippy Larkin

    On June 20, 1947, a 23-year old Ike Williams (82-10-4, 41 KO) fought Tippy Larkin in his 97th professional fight. He defeated Larkin via 4th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

62. win

    #96

    Ike Williams vs. Juste Fontaine

    On May 26, 1947, a 23-year old Ike Williams (81-10-4, 40 KO) fought Juste Fontaine in his 96th professional fight. He defeated Fontaine via 4th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

63. win

    #95

    Ike Williams vs. Ralph Zannelli

    On May 9, 1947, a 23-year old Ike Williams (80-10-4, 40 KO) fought Ralph Zannelli in his 95th professional fight. He defeated Zannelli via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

64. win

    #94

    Ike Williams vs. Willie Russell

    On April 25, 1947, a 23-year old Ike Williams (79-10-4, 40 KO) fought Willie Russell in his 94th professional fight. He defeated Russell via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

65. win

    #93

    Ike Williams vs. Frankie Conti

    On April 14, 1947, a 23-year old Ike Williams (78-10-4, 39 KO) fought Frankie Conti in his 93rd professional fight. He defeated Conti via 7th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

66. loss

    #92

    Ike Williams vs. Gene Burton III

    On January 27, 1947, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old Ike Williams (78-9-4, 39 KO) fought Gene Burton in his 92nd professional fight. He lost to Burton via 10th round unanimous decision.

67. win

    #91

    Ike Williams vs. Ronnie James

    On September 4, 1946, a 23-year old Ike Williams (77-9-4, 38 KO) faced Ronnie James. He defeated James via 9th round KO to retain the NBA lightweight title. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

68. win

    #90

    Ike Williams vs. Ivan Christie II

    On August 6, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Ike Williams (76-9-4, 37 KO) fought Ivan Christie in his 90th professional fight. He defeated Christie via 2nd round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

69. win

    #89

    Ike Williams vs. Bobby Ruffin

    On June 12, 1946, a 22-year old Ike Williams (75-9-4, 36 KO) fought Bobby Ruffin in his 89th professional fight. He defeated Ruffin via 5th round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

70. win

    #88

    Ike Williams vs. Enrique Bolanos

    On April 30, 1946, a 22-year old Ike Williams (74-9-4, 35 KO) faced Enrique Bolanos. He defeated Bolanos via 8th round TKO to retain the NBA lightweight title. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

71. win

    #87

    Ike Williams vs. Eddie Giosa II

    On April 8, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (73-9-4, 34 KO) fought Eddie Giosa in his 87th professional fight. He defeated Giosa via 1st round RTD. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

72. win

    #86

    Ike Williams vs. Eddie Giosa

    On March 11, 1946, a 22-year old Ike Williams (72-9-4, 33 KO) fought Eddie Giosa in his 86th professional fight. He defeated Giosa via 4th round RTD. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

73. win

    #85

    Ike Williams vs. Ace Miller

    On February 22, 1946, a 22-year old Ike Williams (71-9-4, 33 KO) fought Ace Miller in his 85th professional fight. He defeated Miller via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

74. win

    #84

    Ike Williams vs. Cleo Shans II

    On February 14, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (70-9-4, 33 KO) fought Cleo Shans in his 84th professional fight. He defeated Shans via 10th round PTS.

75. draw

    #83

    Ike Williams vs. Freddie Dawson II

    On January 28, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (70-9-3, 33 KO) fought Freddie Dawson in his 83rd professional fight. He had a draw with Dawson via 10th round majority decision.

76. win

    #82

    Ike Williams vs. Johnny Bratton

    On January 20, 1946, a 22-year old Ike Williams (69-9-3, 33 KO) fought Johnny Bratton in his 82nd professional fight. He defeated Bratton via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

77. win

    #81

    Ike Williams vs. Charlie Smith II

    On January 8, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (68-9-3, 33 KO) fought Charlie Smith in his 81st professional fight. He defeated Smith via 10th round PTS.

78. draw

    #80

    Ike Williams vs. Wesley Mouzon

    On November 26, 1945, a 22-year old Ike Williams (68-9-2, 33 KO) fought Wesley Mouzon in his 80th professional fight. He had a draw with Mouzon via 10th round majority decision.

79. loss

    #79

    Ike Williams vs. Sammy Angott III

    On September 19, 1945, in their 3rd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (68-8-2, 33 KO) fought Sammy Angott in his 79th professional fight. He lost to Angott via 6th round TKO.

80. win

    #78

    Ike Williams vs. Nick Moran

    On September 7, 1945, a 22-year old Ike Williams (67-8-2, 33 KO) fought Nick Moran in his 78th professional fight. He defeated Moran via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

81. win

    #77

    Ike Williams vs. Gene Burton II

    On August 28, 1945, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Ike Williams (66-8-2, 33 KO) fought Gene Burton in his 77th professional fight. He defeated Burton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

82. win

    #76

    Ike Williams vs. Charlie Smith

    On August 14, 1945, a 22-year old Ike Williams (65-8-2, 33 KO) fought Charlie Smith in his 76th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

83. loss

    #75

    Ike Williams vs. Willie Joyce IV

    On June 8, 1945, in their 4th fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (65-7-2, 33 KO) fought Willie Joyce in his 75th professional fight. He lost to Joyce via 10th round split-decision.

84. win

    #74

    Ike Williams vs. Juan Zurita

    On April 18, 1945, in his 74th professional fight, a 21-year old Ike Williams (64-7-2, 32 KO) had his first world title fight against Juan Zurita for Zurita's NBA lightweight belt. He defeated Zurita via 2nd round TKO to win the NBA lightweight title. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

85. win

    #73

    Ike Williams vs. Dorsey Lay

    On March 26, 1945, a 21-year old Ike Williams (63-7-2, 31 KO) fought Dorsey Lay in his 73rd professional fight. He defeated Lay via 3rd round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

86. loss

    #72

    Ike Williams vs. Willie Joyce III

    On March 2, 1945, in their 3rd fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (63-6-2, 31 KO) fought Willie Joyce in his 72nd professional fight. He lost to Joyce via 12th round unanimous decision.

87. win

    #71

    Ike Williams vs. Maxie Berger

    On January 22, 1945, a 21-year old Ike Williams (62-6-2, 30 KO) fought Maxie Berger in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Berger via 4th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

88. win

    #70

    Ike Williams vs. Willie Joyce II

    On January 8, 1945, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (61-6-2, 30 KO) fought Willie Joyce in his 70th professional fight. He defeated Joyce via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

89. win

    #69

    Ike Williams vs. Dave Castilloux

    On December 11, 1944, a 21-year old Ike Williams (60-6-2, 29 KO) fought Dave Castilloux in his 69th professional fight. He defeated Castilloux via 5th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

90. win

    #68

    Ike Williams vs. Lulu Costantino

    On December 5, 1944, a 21-year old Ike Williams (59-6-2, 29 KO) fought Lulu Costantino in his 68th professional fight. He defeated Costantino via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

91. loss

    #67

    Ike Williams vs. Willie Joyce

    On November 13, 1944, a 21-year old Ike Williams (59-5-2, 29 KO) fought Willie Joyce in his 67th professional fight. He lost to Joyce via 10th round split-decision.

92. win

    #66

    Ike Williams vs. Ruby Garcia III

    On November 2, 1944, in their 3rd fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (58-5-2, 28 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

93. win

    #65

    Ike Williams vs. Johnny Green

    On October 18, 1944, a 21-year old Ike Williams (57-5-2, 27 KO) fought Johnny Green in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Green via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

94. win

    #64

    Ike Williams vs. Freddie Dawson

    On September 19, 1944, a 21-year old Ike Williams (56-5-2, 26 KO) fought Freddie Dawson in his 64th professional fight. He defeated Dawson via 4th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

95. win

    #63

    Ike Williams vs. Sammy Angott II

    On September 6, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (55-5-2, 26 KO) fought Sammy Angott in his 63rd professional fight. He defeated Angott via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

96. win

    #62

    Ike Williams vs. Jimmy Hatcher II

    On August 29, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old Ike Williams (54-5-2, 26 KO) fought Jimmy Hatcher in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Hatcher via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

97. win

    #61

    Ike Williams vs. Julie Kogon

    On July 20, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (53-5-2, 26 KO) fought Julie Kogon in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Kogon via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

98. win

    #60

    Ike Williams vs. Joey Pirrone

    On July 10, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (52-5-2, 25 KO) fought Joey Pirrone in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Pirrone via 1st round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

99. win

    #59

    Ike Williams vs. Cleo Shans

    On June 23, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (51-5-2, 24 KO) fought Cleo Shans in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Shans via 10th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

100. win

     #58

     Ike Williams vs. Sammy Angott

     On June 6, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (50-5-2, 24 KO) fought Sammy Angott in his 58th professional fight. He defeated Angott via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

101. win

     #57

     Ike Williams vs. Slugger White

     On May 16, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (49-5-2, 24 KO) fought Slugger White in his 57th professional fight. He defeated White via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

102. win

     #56

     Ike Williams vs. Mike Delia

     On April 17, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (48-5-2, 23 KO) fought Mike Delia in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Delia via 1st round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

103. win

     #55

     Ike Williams vs. Leroy Saunders

     On April 10, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (47-5-2, 22 KO) fought Leroy Saunders in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Saunders via 5th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

104. win

     #54

     Ike Williams vs. Joey Peralta

     On March 27, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (46-5-2, 21 KO) fought Joey Peralta in his 54th professional fight. He defeated Peralta via 9th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

105. win

     #53

     Ike Williams vs. Leo Francis

     On March 13, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (45-5-2, 21 KO) fought Leo Francis in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Francis via 8th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

106. win

     #52

     Ike Williams vs. Ellis Phillips

     On February 28, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (44-5-2, 20 KO) fought Ellis Phillips in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Phillips via 1st round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

107. loss

     #51

     Ike Williams vs. Bob Montgomery

     On January 25, 1944, a 20-year old Ike Williams (44-4-2, 20 KO) fought Bob Montgomery in his 51st professional fight. He lost to Montgomery via 12th round KO.

108. win

     #50

     Ike Williams vs. Mayon Padlo

     On December 13, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (43-4-2, 20 KO) fought Mayon Padlo in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Padlo via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 34-fight winning streak.

109. win

     #49

     Ike Williams vs. Willie Cheatum

     On November 29, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (42-4-2, 20 KO) fought Willie Cheatum in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Cheatum via 8th round PTS. He is now on a 33-fight winning streak.

110. win

     #48

     Ike Williams vs. Johnny Hutchinson

     On November 8, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (41-4-2, 19 KO) fought Johnny Hutchinson in his 48th professional fight. He defeated Hutchinson via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 32-fight winning streak.

111. win

     #47

     Ike Williams vs. Gene Johnson

     On October 29, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (40-4-2, 19 KO) fought Gene Johnson in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Johnson via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 31-fight winning streak.

112. win

     #46

     Ike Williams vs. Eddie Perry

     On October 22, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (39-4-2, 18 KO) fought Eddie Perry in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Perry via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 30-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

113. win

     #45

     Ike Williams vs. Lefty LaChance II

     On October 1, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Ike Williams (38-4-2, 17 KO) fought Lefty LaChance in his 45th professional fight. He defeated LaChance via 4th round KO. He is now on a 29-fight winning streak.

114. win

     #44

     Ike Williams vs. Jerry Moore II

     On September 13, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Ike Williams (37-4-2, 17 KO) fought Jerry Moore in his 44th professional fight. He defeated Moore via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

115. win

     #43

     Ike Williams vs. Johnny Bellus

     On August 31, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (36-4-2, 17 KO) fought Johnny Bellus in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Bellus via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.

116. win

     #42

     Ike Williams vs. Tommy Jessup

     On August 24, 1943, a 20-year old Ike Williams (35-4-2, 16 KO) fought Tommy Jessup in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Jessup via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

117. win

     #41

     Ike Williams vs. Jimmy Hatcher

     On July 19, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (34-4-2, 15 KO) fought Jimmy Hatcher in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Hatcher via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.

118. win

     #40

     Ike Williams vs. Ray Brown

     On May 17, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (33-4-2, 15 KO) fought Ray Brown in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Brown via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

119. win

     #39

     Ike Williams vs. Lefty LaChance

     On May 7, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (32-4-2, 15 KO) fought Lefty LaChance in his 39th professional fight. He defeated LaChance via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.

120. win

     #38

     Ike Williams vs. Joe Genovese II

     On April 21, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Ike Williams (31-4-2, 14 KO) fought Joe Genovese in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Genovese via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

121. win

     #37

     Ike Williams vs. Ruby Garcia II

     On April 5, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Ike Williams (30-4-2, 14 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

122. win

     #36

     Ike Williams vs. Rudy Giscombe

     On April 2, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (29-4-2, 13 KO) fought Rudy Giscombe in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Giscombe via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

123. win

     #35

     Ike Williams vs. Bill Speary

     On March 8, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (28-4-2, 12 KO) fought Bill Speary in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Speary via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

124. win

     #34

     Ike Williams vs. Bobby McQuillar

     On February 23, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (27-4-2, 11 KO) fought Bobby McQuillar in his 34th professional fight. He defeated McQuillar via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

125. win

     #33

     Ike Williams vs. Sammy Daniels II

     On February 22, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Ike Williams (26-4-2, 10 KO) fought Sammy Daniels in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Daniels via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

126. win

     #32

     Ike Williams vs. Jerry Moore

     On January 29, 1943, a 19-year old Ike Williams (25-4-2, 10 KO) fought Jerry Moore in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Moore via 6th round PTS. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

127. win

     #31

     Ike Williams vs. Sammy Daniels

     On December 21, 1942, a 19-year old Ike Williams (24-4-2, 10 KO) fought Sammy Daniels in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Daniels via 6th round PTS. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

128. win

     #30

     Ike Williams vs. Bobby Gunther

     On December 7, 1942, a 19-year old Ike Williams (23-4-2, 10 KO) fought Bobby Gunther in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Gunther via 8th round PTS. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

129. win

     #29

     Ike Williams vs. Gene Burton

     On October 10, 1942, a 19-year old Ike Williams (22-4-2, 9 KO) fought Gene Burton in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Burton via 4th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

130. win

     #28

     Ike Williams vs. Charley Davis

     On September 10, 1942, a 19-year old Ike Williams (21-4-2, 9 KO) fought Charley Davis in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Davis via 8th round PTS. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

131. win

     #27

     Ike Williams vs. Ruby Garcia

     On August 13, 1942, a 19-year old Ike Williams (20-4-2, 9 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 8th round PTS. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

132. win

     #26

     Ike Williams vs. Tony Maglione II

     On July 29, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a an 18-year old Ike Williams (19-4-2, 8 KO) fought Tony Maglione in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Maglione via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

133. win

     #25

     Ike Williams vs. Ivan Christie

     On June 29, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (18-4-2, 7 KO) fought Ivan Christie in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Christie via 5th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

134. win

     #24

     Ike Williams vs. George Brown

     On June 15, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (17-4-2, 6 KO) fought George Brown in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Brown via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

135. win

     #23

     Ike Williams vs. Abie Kaufman

     On May 7, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (16-4-2, 6 KO) fought Abie Kaufman in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Kaufman via 8th round PTS. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

136. win

     #22

     Ike Williams vs. Willie Roache

     On April 24, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (15-4-2, 6 KO) fought Willie Roache in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Roache via 8th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

137. win

     #21

     Ike Williams vs. Angelo Pantellas

     On April 9, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (14-4-2, 5 KO) fought Angelo Pantellas in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Pantellas via 5th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

138. win

     #20

     Ike Williams vs. Pedro Firpo

     On March 26, 1942, an 18-year old Ike Williams (13-4-2, 5 KO) fought Pedro Firpo in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Firpo via 8th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

139. win

     #19

     Ike Williams vs. Eddie Dowl II

     On January 16, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a an 18-year old Ike Williams (12-4-2, 5 KO) fought Eddie Dowl in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Dowl via 6th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

140. win

     #18

     Ike Williams vs. Eddie Dowl

     On December 16, 1941, an 18-year old Ike Williams (11-4-2, 5 KO) fought Eddie Dowl in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Dowl via 6th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

141. win

     #17

     Ike Williams vs. Vince Delia

     On November 3, 1941, an 18-year old Ike Williams (10-4-2, 5 KO) fought Vince Delia in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Delia via 6th round PTS.

142. draw

     #16

     Ike Williams vs. Benny Williams

     On October 27, 1941, an 18-year old Ike Williams (10-4-1, 5 KO) fought Benny Williams in his 16th professional fight. He had a draw with Williams via 6th round NWS.

143. loss

     #15

     Ike Williams vs. Freddie Archer

     On October 1, 1941, an 18-year old Ike Williams (10-3-1, 5 KO) fought Freddie Archer in his 15th professional fight. He lost to Archer via 8th round PTS.

144. win

     #14

     Ike Williams vs. Hugh Civatte

     On April 14, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (9-3-1, 4 KO) fought Hugh Civatte in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Civatte via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

145. win

     #13

     Ike Williams vs. Johnny Rudolph

     On April 9, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (8-3-1, 4 KO) fought Johnny Rudolph in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Rudolph via 6th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

146. win

     #12

     Ike Williams vs. Joe Genovese

     On March 19, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (7-3-1, 4 KO) fought Joe Genovese in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Genovese via 5th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

147. loss

     #11

     Ike Williams vs. Joey Zodda

     On March 5, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (7-2-1, 4 KO) fought Joey Zodda in his 11th professional fight. He lost to Zodda via 6th round PTS.

148. win

     #10

     Ike Williams vs. Carl Zullo

     On February 19, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (6-2-1, 3 KO) fought Carl Zullo in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Zullo via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

149. win

     #9

     Ike Williams vs. Tommy Fontana

     On January 6, 1941, a 17-year old Ike Williams (5-2-1, 3 KO) fought Tommy Fontana in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Fontana via 8th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

150. loss

     #8

     Ike Williams vs. Tony Maglione

     On November 11, 1940, a 17-year old Ike Williams (5-1-1, 3 KO) fought Tony Maglione in his 8th professional fight. He lost to Maglione via 8th round PTS.

151. win

     #7

     Ike Williams vs. Pete Kelly

     On September 30, 1940, a 17-year old Ike Williams (4-1-1, 2 KO) fought Pete Kelly in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Kelly via 2nd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

152. win

     #6

     Ike Williams vs. Joe Romero

     On July 19, 1940, a 16-year old Ike Williams (3-1-1, 1 KO) fought Joe Romero in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Romero via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

153. win

     #5

     Ike Williams vs. Billy Hildebrand II

     On June 14, 1940, in their 2nd fight, a a 16-year old Ike Williams (2-1-1) fought Billy Hildebrand in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Hildebrand via 6th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

154. loss

     #4

     Ike Williams vs. Billy Hildebrand

     On May 10, 1940, a 16-year old Ike Williams (2-0-1) fought Billy Hildebrand in his 4th professional fight. He lost to Hildebrand via 6th round PTS.

155. draw

     #3

     Ike Williams vs. Patsy Gall

     On April 1, 1940, a 16-year old Ike Williams (2-0) fought Patsy Gall in his 3rd professional fight. He had a draw with Gall via 6th round PTS.

156. win

     #2

     Ike Williams vs. Leroy Born

     On March 29, 1940, a 16-year old Ike Williams (1-0) fought Leroy Born in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Born via 4th round NWS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

157. win

     #1

     Ike Williams vs. Carmine Fotti

     On March 15, 1940, a 16-year old Ike Williams successfully debuted against Carmine Fotti. He defeated Fotti via 4th round NWS.