Carl Williams (boxer)

Carl Williams
Born(1959-11-11)November 11, 1959
DiedApril 7, 2013(2013-04-07) (aged 53)
Other namesThe Truth
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach85 in (216 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses10
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1981 Montreal Heavyweight
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 Shreveport Heavyweight

Carl Williams (November 11, 1959 – April 7, 2013), nicknamed "the Truth", was an American boxer who competed as a professional from 1982 to 1997. He challenged twice for heavyweight world titles; the IBF title against Larry Holmes in 1985; and the undisputed title against Mike Tyson in 1989. At regional level he held the USBA heavyweight title from 1987 to 1991.


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