J. B. Williamson

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J. B. Williamson
Born
James Bennett Williamson

(1956-12-18) December 18, 1956 (age 68)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins26
Wins by KO10
Losses16
Draws0
No contests1

James Bennett Williamson (born December 18, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight title in 1985.

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Williamson was also a soldier, serving with the United States Marine Corps. [1]

Professional career

Williamson turned pro in 1979 after a successful amateur career and won the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1985 in a decision over Prince Mama Mohammed. [2] He lost the title in his first defense against Dennis Andries. Although he never challenged again for another major title, he moved up to heavyweight and continued fighting until 1995, losing matches against notable heavyweights Henry Akinwande, Peter McNeeley, Jimmy Thunder, and George Foreman. [3]

Professional boxing record

43 fights26 wins16 losses
By knockout1012
By decision164
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss26–16 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Keith McKnightTKO1 (10)1995-12-02 Flag of the United States.svg Lavergne
42Loss26–15 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Peter McNeeley TKO1 (8)1994-10-08 Flag of the United States.svg Whitman Armory, Whitman
41Loss26–14 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Peter McNeeley RTD2 (8)1994-06-24 Flag of the United States.svg Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough
40Loss26–13 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Bobby CrabtreeKO5 (8)1994-04-08 Flag of the United States.svg Fort Smith
39Loss26–12 (1) Flag of the United States.svg James Heath TKO3 (8)1994-02-19 Flag of the United States.svg Coliseum, Charlotte
38Loss26–11 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Kenny KeeneTKO4 (10)1993-07-23 Flag of the United States.svg Hawks Memorial Stadium, Boise
37Loss26–10 (1) Flag of Russia.svg Alexander ZolkinTKO4 (10)1993-06-12 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus
36Loss26–9 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Art Tucker TKO5 (10)1991-05-09 Flag of the United States.svg Newark
35Loss26–8 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Henry Akinwande TKO2 (8)1991-03-06 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, Wembley
34Loss26–7 (1) Flag of South Africa.svg Pierre Coetzer PTS10 (10)1990-11-08 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi
33Loss26–6 (1) Flag of New Zealand.svg Jimmy Thunder TKO10 (10)1990-07-14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach
32Win26–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland WoodsUD8 (8)1990-05-24 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas
31Win25–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Gary SteigerTKO6 (10)1990-04-21 Flag of the United States.svg Mackin Hall, Louisville
30Win24–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Danny BlakeUD4 (4)1989-12-07 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville
29NC23–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dicky RyanND4 (4)1989-09-26 Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Club, Indianapolis
28Loss23–5 Flag of the United States.svg George Foreman TKO5 (10)1989-04-30 Flag of the United States.svg Moody Center, Galveston
27Win23–4 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie BlevinsKO1 (8)1989-03-18 Flag of the United States.svg Bedford Middle School, Bedford
26Loss22–4 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse ShelbyTKO8 (10)1986-11-18 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
25Loss22–3 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Roldán PTS10 (10)1986-10-18 Flag of Argentina.svg Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
24Loss22–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Andries SD12 (12)1986-04-30 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Picketts Lock Stadium, EdmontonLost WBC light heavyweight title
23Win22–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Prince Mama MohammedUD12 (12)1985-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, InglewoodWon vacant WBC light heavyweight title
22Win21–1 Flag of the United States.svg Grover RobinsonUD12 (12)1985-09-18 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy BillsUD10 (10)1985-07-22 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
20Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Grover RobinsonUD12 (12)1985-04-22 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Chris SchwenkeUD12 (12)1985-01-16 Flag of the United States.svg Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Pete McIntyreSD10 (10)1984-10-10 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg James SalernoTKO3 (10)1984-07-09 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg James WilliamsTKO7 (10)1984-04-24 Flag of the United States.svg Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Culver City
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dale GrantTKO9 (10)1984-03-27 Flag of the United States.svg Country Club, Reseda
14Loss13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Ramos UD10 (10)1983-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
13Win13–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Sutherland MD10 (10)1982-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lee BurkeyUD8 (8)1981-09-15 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Raham MuhammedUD8 (8)1981-05-10 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ted SandersUD10 (10)1980-11-29 Flag of the United States.svg Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
9Win9–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio AdameKO6 (8)1980-09-27 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
8Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio AdameUD10 (10)1980-06-19 Flag of the United States.svg U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jamie ThomasUD10 (10)1980-06-14 Flag of the United States.svg Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lander ClarkTKO6 (6)1980-05-04 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Danny KirkTKO1 (6)1980-03-28 Flag of the United States.svg U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma
4Win4–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jose MartinezKO2 (6)1980-03-09 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Saint Paul
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ernie RabotteUD6 (6)1980-01-26 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Los Angeles
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike HickmanKO1 (4)1979-11-27 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Los Angeles
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis MancinoUD4 (4)1979-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Los AngelesProfessional debut

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/JB_Williamson
  2. ↑ "J.B. Williamson, the new World Boxing Council light heavyweight..." UPI. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  3. ↑ "George Foreman stopped J.B. Williamson at Galveston, Tex..." L.A Times. May 1989. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
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