Arthur Williams (boxer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arthur Williams |
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| Real name | Arthur James Williams |
| Nickname(s) | King |
| Rated at | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Reach | 80 in |
| Born | November 12, 1964 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 65 |
| Wins | 47 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 1 |
Arthur James Williams (born November 12, 1964 – died April 2023) was an American professional boxer. He was known by his nickname, "King." Arthur Williams competed in boxing from 1989 to 2010. He was a champion, holding the IBF cruiserweight title. He held this title from 1998 to 1999. He also fought twice for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1994.
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Arthur Williams' Boxing Journey
Arthur Williams started his professional boxing career in 1989. A professional boxer is someone who gets paid to fight. His first big chance at a championship title came in 1994. He fought Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title. Arthur Williams lost this fight by a "split-decision." This means the judges disagreed on who won.
Later that same year, he had a rematch with Orlin Norris. In this second fight, Arthur Williams was knocked out in the third round. A knockout happens when a boxer falls and cannot get up within ten seconds.
Becoming a Champion Boxer
Arthur Williams worked hard and got another chance at a title belt in 1998. He faced Imamu Mayfield for the International Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Title. This was a very important fight for him.
He won the title by a "TKO" in the ninth round. TKO stands for "Technical Knockout." This happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot safely continue. Sadly, in his very first defense of the title, he lost to an undefeated boxer named Vassiliy Jirov.
Life After Boxing
Even after his boxing career ended, Arthur Williams was remembered for his achievements. On June 23, 2024, he was honored. He was officially welcomed into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. This is a special place for great boxers from Florida.
Arthur Williams' Boxing Record
Arthur Williams had a long and exciting career in boxing. He fought a total of 65 professional matches. Out of these fights, he won 47 of them. A big part of his wins, 30 of them, came by knockout. He lost 17 fights and had one draw. A draw means the fight ended with no winner or loser.
See also
- List of world cruiserweight boxing champions
