Sherman Williams (boxer)

Sherman Williams

Personal information
Nickname(s)	The Caribbean Tank Tank
Nationality	Bahamian
Born	Sherman Alexander Williams (1972-09-01) September 1, 1972 (age 53) Freeport, Bahamas
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	Heavyweight
Boxing career
Reach	76 in (193 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	58
Wins	40
Win by KO	22
Losses	15
Draws	2
No contests	1

Sherman Alexander Williams (born September 1, 1972) is a Bahamian former 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.

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.^{[ citation needed ]} He followed this up with a six round decision against Cisse Salif.^{[ citation needed ]} 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.^{[ citation needed ]} Upon his return to the Bahamas Williams made his eight consecutive victory on April 18, 2007, defeating Wade Lewis with a first round KO.^{[ citation needed ]}

On January 22, 2011 Williams fought against Evander Holyfield at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. 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] [2]}

In 2012, he pulled off an upset win over Chauncy Welliver, ^[3] before losing to Robert Helenius. ^[4] In June 2013, he was outpointed by Gerald Washington. ^[5]

Professional boxing record

58 fights	40 wins	15 losses
By knockout	22	1
By decision	18	14
Draws	2
No contests	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Win	40-15-2 1 NC	Epifanio Mendoza	TKO	3 (10)	26/05/2018	A Social Affair and Convention Center, Freeport, Bahamas
Win	39-15-2 1 NC	Mateus Roberto Osorio	KO	1 (8)	03/12/2016	Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Germany
Win	38-15-2 1 NC	Jamal Woods	UD	6	23/04/2016	Police Athletic League, Elizabeth City
Loss	37-15-2 1 NC	Christian Hammer	UD	10	28/08/2015	Pationoarul Dunarea, Galați, Romania
Win	37-14-2 1 NC	Manuel Banquez	KO	1 (6)	05/12/2014	Kendal Isaacs Gym, New Providence, The Bahamas
Loss	36-14-2 1 NC	Joseph Parker	UD	10	16/10/2014	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand	For the WBO Oriental & PABA heavyweight titles.
Win	36-13-2 1 NC	Earl Ladson	UD	4	22/11/2013	The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss	35-13-2 1 NC	Gerald Washington	UD	8	08/06/2013	StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Loss	35-12-2 1 NC	Robert Helenius	UD	10	10/11/2012	Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland
Win	35-11-2 1 NC	Chauncy Welliver	MD	12	28/06/2012	Grand Waldo Conference & Exhibition Centre, Cotai, Macau	Won WBO China Zone and WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight titles.
NC	34-11-2 1 NC	Evander Holyfield	NC	3 (12)	22/01/2011	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.
Loss	34-11-2	Manuel Charr	UD	10	10/10/2009	Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
Win	34-10-2	Andrew Greeley	UD	6	12/12/2008	Bourbon Street Station, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Win	33-10-2	Wade Lewis	KO	1 (10)	18/04/2007	Clifford Park, Nassau, Bahamas
Win	32-10-2	Ralph West	KO	3 (12)	19/01/2007	Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.	Won vacant NBA and WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight titles.
Win	31-10-2	Josh Gutcher	TKO	1 (12)	04/08/2006	Knox Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Heavyweight title & NBA Heavyweight title.
Win	30-10-2	Earl Ladson	UD	6	05/05/2006	Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win	29-10-2	David Washington	KO	3 (12)	31/03/2006	Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.	Won NBA Heavyweight title.
Win	28-10-2	Dennis McKinney	UD	4	24/02/2006	Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Win	27-10-2	Willie Perryman	UD	10	10/12/2005	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.	Won WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Heavyweight title.
Win	26-10-2	Harold Sconiers	UD	6	15/10/2005	UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
Loss	25-10-2	Ruslan Chagaev	UD	8	26/03/2005	Erdgas Arena, Riesa, Germany
Draw	25-9-2	Gilbert Martinez	PTS	10	14/11/2004	HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
Win	25-9-1	Leon Turner	TKO	5 (6)	12/06/2004	Kendal G L Isaacs National Gym, Nassau, Bahamas
Loss	24-9-1	Kelvin Hale	SD	8	06/03/2004	Turning Stone Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
Win	24-8-1	Miguel Otero	TKO	4 (12)	06/12/2003	National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas	Won vacant WBA FEDECARIBE Heavyweight title.
Loss	23-8-1	Tye Fields	UD	12	02/09/2003	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.	Won vacant USBA Heavyweight title.
Win	23-7-1	Lenzie Morgan	UD	6	03/07/2003	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Win	22-7-1	Gabe Brown	UD	10	Mar 1, 2003	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win	21-7-1	Garing Lane	UD	6	06/12/2002	Arena Boxing Gym, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Loss	20-7-1	Taurus Sykes	UD	10	20/10/2002	Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win	20-6-1	Samson Po'uha	MD	10	21/04/2002	Flamingo Hilton, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Win	19-6-1	Al Cole	UD	10	26 Jan 2002	MSG Theater, New York, New York, U.S.
Loss	18-6-1	Obed Sullivan	SD	10	20/05/2001	Belterra Casino Resort, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.	Won vacant NABF Heavyweight title.
Win	18-5-1	Cisse Salif	UD	6	02/11/2000	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.	ThunderBox Fight.
Draw	17-5-1	Jameel McCline	PTS	10	29/06/2000	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
Win	17–5	Crawford Dennary	KO	1 (10)	08/04/2000	Nassau, Bahamas
Win	16–5	Ron Guerrero	UD	10	31/03/2000	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
Loss	15–5	Derrick Banks	PTS	10	18/11/1999	Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
Loss	15–4	Tommy Martin	UD	10	29/10/1999	Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win	15–3	Charles Cue	KO	1 (10)	11/09/1999	Nassau, Bahamas
Win	14–3	Frank Wood	TKO	2 (8)	05/08/1999	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Loss	13–3	Robert Davis	TKO	5 (8)	20/05/1999	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Win	13–2	Andrew Staley	PTS	6	25/03/1999	St. Petersburg Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Win	12–2	Miguel Otero	UD	6	24/02/1999	Four Ambassadors Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	11–2	Isaac Poole	TKO	1 (4)	30/01/1999	Flagler Dog Track, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	10–2	Ronald Lewis	TKO	1 (6)	05/12/1998	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	9–2	Willie Driver	KO	1 (4)	13/11/1998	Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win	8–2	Floyd Womack	TKO	2 (4)	03/11/1998	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	7–2	Harry Daniels	KO	1 (4)	15/09/1998	Charlotte County Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
Win	6–2	Derrick Edwards	UD	4	08/08/1998	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	5–2	Robert Williams	KO	1 (4)	27/06/1998	North River Gym, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	4–2	Sean Rickards	TKO	1 (4)	09/05/1998	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	3–2	Vale Payton	TKO	1 (4)	11/04/1998	Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win	2–2	Tracy Williams	KO	1 (4)	28/03/1998	PAL Gymnasium, Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Loss	1–2	Renard Jones	UD	6	26/11/1997	Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win	1–1	Alex Desir	TKO	2 (4)	30/07/1997	Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss	0–1	Renard Jones	MD	4	24/06/1997	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.
2. "Holyfield keeps title after headbutt ends fight early". ESPN. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
3. "Big Setback For Chauncy Welliver, As Sherman Williams Ends His 18-Fight Win Streak". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
4. "Helenius vs Williams results: Robert Helenius wins decision, sluggish in comeback effort". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
5. "'The Tank' falls to Gerald Washington". The Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2025.

External links

• Boxing record for Sherman Williams from BoxRec (registration required)