Phil Williams (boxer)

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Phil Williams
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Drill
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1977-07-12) July 12, 1977 (age 45)
Queens, New York
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins16
Wins by KO14
Losses10
Draws3

Phil Williams (born July 12, 1977) is an American cruiserweight professional boxer. Williams was born in Queens, New York City. He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a child, and still lives in Minneapolis where he works as a barber.

Amateur career

Williams claims to have compiled an amateur record of 31-4. [1]

Professional career

Phil Williams' 2007 win against Brandon Burke of Davenport, Iowa is reputed to have been the fastest knockout in the history of prizefighting. [2] [3] In June 2009 Williams faced 31-10 Antwun Echols, defeating Echols by TKO and receiving effusive praise from Echols afterwards. [4]

Williams made his professional debut in April 2006 with a first-round TKO defeat of Jason Medina. Williams won his first eight bouts, all by knockout or TKO, losing for the first time to 14-0-1 Marcus Oliveira in August 2008. In that fight Williams knocked Oliveira down in the third and sixth rounds, but ran out of gas and was knocked out in the seventh round of an eight-round bout. [5] To date Williams has compiled a professional record of 15-8-2 with 14 knockouts. [6]

On February 27, 2016, Williams was knocked out by rising prospect Michael Hunter in the first round.

Professional boxing record

29 fights16 wins10 losses
By knockout145
By decision25
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Loss16–10–3 Flag of Haiti.svg Al SandsUD8Jan 17, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
28Win16–9–3 Flag of Liberia.svg Mengistu ZarzarUD8Nov 2, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota Retained USA Minnesota State Cruiserweight Title
27Draw15–9–3 Flag of Liberia.svg Mengistu ZarzarSD8Jan 7, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota Retained USA Minnesota State Cruiserweight Title
26Loss15–9–2 Flag of the United States.svg Brian HowardUD8Oct 1, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
25Loss15–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Hunter KO1 (8), 2:44Feb 26, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Center, Anaheim, California
24Win15–7–2 Flag of Haiti.svg Al SandsKO1 (10), 2:36Aug 28, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota Won USA Minnesota State Cruiserweight Title
23Loss14–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Shimmell RTD5 (10), 3:00Dec 12, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
22Win14–6–2 Flag of American Samoa.svg Gary TapusoaKO1 (6), 2:39Nov 21, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
21Win13–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Galen BrownTKO2 (8), 2:59Aug 22, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
20Loss12–6–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Francis Cheka UD12Jul 26, 2013 Flag of Tanzania.svg Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania For vacant WBF World Super Middleweight Title
19Draw12–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick FindleySD8Jul 26, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota
18Win12–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dion SavageTKO1 (10), 1:25Feb 9, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota
17Loss11–5–1 Flag of Poland.svg Andrzej Fonfara KO3 (10), 1:25Dec 16, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
16Loss11–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Truax MD10Feb 26, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
15Draw11–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Truax SD10Apr 23, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota For vacant USA Minnesota State Super Middleweight Title
14Loss11–3 Flag of the United States.svg Donovan GeorgeKO3 (8), 2:43Jan 29, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
13Loss11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Vanda SD10Nov 13, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
12Win11–1 Flag of the United States.svg Antwun Echols TKO7 (8), 0:45Jun 5, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah HendersonUD6Feb 13, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota
10Win9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason DietrichTKO5 (6), 2:39Oct 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
9Loss8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Oliveira KO7 (8)Aug 29, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus UpshawKO2 (6)Jun 6, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Butch HajicekTKO5 (6), 1:02Feb 23, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Mortorelli Gym, Superior, Wisconsin
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Quincy MinerKO2 (4)Nov 17, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shane WesselsTKO1 (4), 2:47Jul 13, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon BurkeKO1 (4), 0:10Jun 15, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roni Algus KrullKO1 (4), 1:48May 4, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Wessman Arena, Superior, Wisconsin
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jake HechtTKO1 (4)Nov 17, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason MedinaTKO1 (4), 1:04Apr 22, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Wessman Arena, Superior, Wisconsin Professional debut

Notes

  1. ↑ "Profile: Phil "The Drill" Williams « Fistic Mystic's Weblog". 21 August 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX8Lel2t6ZI
  3. ↑ https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/gone-in-20-seconds-20-that-finished-in-the-time-it-takes-to-wash-your-hands/
  4. ↑ https://www.nysportsday.com/2009/06/06/queens-native-phil-williams-goes-to-11-1/
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2009-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2009-04-30.


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