Sherman Williams (boxer)

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Sherman Williams
Born
Sherman Alexander Williams

(1972-09-01) September 1, 1972 (age 53)
Nationality Bahamian
Other namesThe Caribbean Tank
Tank
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights58
Wins40
Wins by KO22
Losses15
Draws2
No contests1

Sherman Alexander Williams (born September 1, 1972) is a Bahamian professional heavyweight boxer. He has fought former world champions and contenders Evander Holyfield, Ruslan Chagaev, Joseph Parker, Gerald Washington, Robert Helenius, Manuel Charr, Jameel McCline, Obed Sullivan, and Alfred Cole.

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Professional career

Williams' first notable win after turning pro in 1997 came in 1999 when he won against the previously unbeaten Frank Wood in two rounds.[ citation needed ] In 2000, he fought against Jameel McCline in a match that ended in a 10-round draw. He followed this up with a six round decision against Cisse Salif. He won the WBA FEDECARIBE Heavyweight title on December 6, 2003. Two years later, Williams won the WBC CABOFE on December 5, 2005, defeating Willie Perryman in the undercard match of the Winky Wright/Sam Soliman Middleweight bout.[ citation needed ] This was followed by the NBA Heavyweight title on March 31, 2006. On July 28, Williams defeated Josh Gutcher 71 seconds into the first round. Upon his return to the Bahamas Williams made his eight consecutive victory on April 18, 2007, defeating Wade Lewis with a first round KO. On January 22, 2011 Williams fought against Evander Holyfield at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.[ citation needed ] Holyfield started the bout slowly and in the second round, he was cut in the left eye following an accidental clash of heads. In round three as he took several combinations. After the end of the round, Holyfield told his corner that he was unable to see due to the cut. Consequently, the bout was ruled a no contest. [1] Williams admitted his frustrations to the press, telling them that after the fiasco he was considering taking fights in Europe. In 2012, he pulled off an upset win over Chauncy Welliver, before losing to Robert Helenius. In June 2013, he was outpointed by Gerald Washington.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

58 fights40 wins15 losses
By knockout221
By decision1814
Draws2
No contests1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win40-15-2
1 NC
Flag of Colombia.svg Epifanio MendozaTKO3 (10)26/05/2018 Flag of the Bahamas.svg A Social Affair and Convention Center, Freeport, Bahamas
Win39-15-2
1 NC
Flag of Brazil.svg Mateus Roberto OsorioKO1 (8)03/12/2016 Flag of Denmark.svg Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Germany
Win38-15-2
1 NC
Flag of the United States.svg Jamal WoodsUD623/04/2016 Flag of the United States.svg Police Athletic League, Elizabeth City
Loss37-15-2
1 NC
Flag of Romania.svg Christian Hammer UD1028/08/2015 Flag of Romania.svg Pationoarul Dunarea, Galați, Romania
Win37-14-2
1 NC
Flag of Colombia.svg Manuel BanquezKO1 (6)05/12/2014 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Kendal Isaacs Gym, New Providence, The Bahamas
Loss36-14-2
1 NC
Flag of New Zealand.svg Joseph Parker UD1016/10/2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand For the WBO Oriental & PABA heavyweight titles.
Win36-13-2
1 NC
Flag of the United States.svg Earl LadsonUD422/11/2013 Flag of the United States.svg The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss35-13-2
1 NC
Flag of the United States.svg Gerald Washington UD808/06/2013 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Loss35-12-2
1 NC
Flag of Finland.svg Robert Helenius UD1010/11/2012 Flag of Finland.svg Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland
Win35-11-2
1 NC
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chauncy Welliver MD1228/06/2012 Flag of Macau.svg Grand Waldo Conference & Exhibition Centre, Cotai, MacauWon WBO China Zone and WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight titles.
NC34-11-2
1 NC
Flag of the United States.svg Evander Holyfield NC3 (12)22/01/2011 Flag of the United States.svg The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, U.S.For WBF Heavyweight title. Fight stopped due to Holyfield's left eye being cut as a result of an accidental clash of heads in the 2nd round.
Loss34-11-2 Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Manuel Charr UD1010/10/2009 Flag of Germany.svg Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
Win34-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GreeleyUD612/12/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Bourbon Street Station, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Win33-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Wade LewisKO1 (10)18/04/2007 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Clifford Park, Nassau, Bahamas
Win32-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ralph WestKO3 (12)19/01/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.Won vacant NBA and WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight titles.
Win31-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Josh GutcherTKO1 (12)04/08/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Knox Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Heavyweight title & NBA Heavyweight title.
Win30-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Earl LadsonUD605/05/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win29-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg David WashingtonKO3 (12)31/03/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won NBA Heavyweight title.
Win28-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis McKinneyUD424/02/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Win27-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Willie PerrymanUD1010/12/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Won WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Heavyweight title.
Win26-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Harold SconiersUD615/10/2005 Flag of the United States.svg UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
Loss25-10-2 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Ruslan Chagaev UD826/03/2005 Flag of Germany.svg Erdgas Arena, Riesa, Germany
Draw25-9-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Gilbert MartinezPTS1014/11/2004 Flag of the United States.svg HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
Win25-9-1 Flag of the United States.svg Leon TurnerTKO5 (6)12/06/2004 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Kendal G L Isaacs National Gym, Nassau, Bahamas
Loss24-9-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kelvin HaleSD806/03/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
Win24-8-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel OteroTKO4 (12)06/12/2003 Flag of the Bahamas.svg National Gymnasium, Nassau, BahamasWon vacant WBA FEDECARIBE Heavyweight title.
Loss23-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tye Fields UD1202/09/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.Won vacant USBA Heavyweight title.
Win23-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Lenzie MorganUD603/07/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Win22-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Gabe BrownUD10 Mar 1, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win21-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Garing LaneUD606/12/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Arena Boxing Gym, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Loss20-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Taurus Sykes UD1020/10/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win20-6-1 Flag of Tonga.svg Samson Po'uha MD1021/04/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Flamingo Hilton, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Win19-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Al Cole UD10 26 Jan 2002 Flag of the United States.svg MSG Theater, New York, New York, U.S.
Loss18-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Obed Sullivan SD1020/05/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Belterra Casino Resort, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.Won vacant NABF Heavyweight title.
Win18-5-1 Flag of Mali.svg Cisse SalifUD602/11/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.ThunderBox Fight.
Draw17-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jameel McCline PTS1029/06/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
Win17–5Crawford DennaryKO1 (10)08/04/2000 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Nassau, Bahamas
Win16–5 Flag of the United States.svg Ron Guerrero UD1031/03/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
Loss15–5 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick BanksPTS1018/11/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
Loss15–4 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy MartinUD1029/10/1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win15–3 Flag of the United States.svg Charles CueKO1 (10)11/09/1999 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Nassau, Bahamas
Win14–3 Flag of the United States.svg Frank WoodTKO2 (8)05/08/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Loss13–3 Flag of the United States.svg Robert DavisTKO5 (8)20/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Win13–2 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew StaleyPTS625/03/1999 Flag of the United States.svg St. Petersburg Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Win12–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel OteroUD624/02/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Four Ambassadors Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Isaac PooleTKO1 (4)30/01/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Flagler Dog Track, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald LewisTKO1 (6)05/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win9–2 Flag of the United States.svg Willie DriverKO1 (4)13/11/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Floyd WomackTKO2 (4)03/11/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Harry DanielsKO1 (4)15/09/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte County Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
Win6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick EdwardsUD408/08/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert WilliamsKO1 (4)27/06/1998 Flag of the United States.svg North River Gym, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sean RickardsTKO1 (4)09/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Vale PaytonTKO1 (4)11/04/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy WilliamsKO1 (4)28/03/1998 Flag of the United States.svg PAL Gymnasium, Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Loss1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Renard JonesUD626/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win1–1 Flag of Venezuela.svg Alex DesirTKO2 (4)30/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Renard JonesMD424/06/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

References

  1. "Evander Holyfield fight with Williams ruled no contest". news.bbc.co.uk. January 23, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2017.