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Charley Williams

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Charley Williams
Williams in 1951
Born(1928-02-04)February 4, 1928
DiedOctober 30, 2009(2009-10-30) (aged 81)
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Boxing record
Total fights71
Wins51
Wins by KO22
Losses18
Draws2

Charles Edward "Doc" Williams (February 4, 1928 – October 30, 2009) was an American professional boxer who was active during the 1940s and 1950s.

Life and career

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Charles Edward Williams was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 4, 1928.[1] He fought many of the top fighters of his era, and held wins over several members of the famed Murderers' Row (boxing), including a win over Charley Burley and multiple wins over Bert Lytell. Williams also had a win over Bob Satterfield and notable bouts against all-time greats Archie Moore, Kid Gavilan and Jimmy Bivins. Like many African American boxers of his era, including Burley and Lytell, he never received a title shot despite being ranked as a top ten light heavyweight for many years.[2] He retired in 1954 after a streak of three straight wins, with a record of 51 wins, 18 losses, and 2 draws.[3] Williams lived in Jacksonville, Florida.[4] He died there on October 30, 2009, at the age of 81.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Doc Williams". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Google Groups". groups.google.com.
  3. ^ Charley Doc Williams. boxrec.com
  4. ^ "Baker Gets Verdict, But Williams Wins". Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. 25 November 1953. p. 14. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Charles Williams". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Charles Williams". Legacy. Retrieved 11 January 2024.