Arthur James Williams (November 12, 1964 – April, 2023) was an American former professional boxer who competed between 1989 and 2010. He held the IBF cruiserweight title from 1998 to 1999 and challenged twice for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1994.

Professional career

Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major championship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title. Williams was knocked out in the third round in a rematch with Norris later that year.

IBF cruiserweight champion

It was not until 1998 that Williams got another shot at a title belt, a 1998 bout with Imamu Mayfield for the International Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Title.

He won the title by ninth round TKO, however in his first defence he lost to unbeaten Vassiliy Jirov.

Post career

On June 23, 2024 Williams was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

65 fights47 wins17 losses
By knockout309
By decision178
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
65Loss47–17–1United States Carl DavisUD1017/12/2010United States UIC Pavilion, ChicagoUSBO Cruiserweight Title.
64Win47–16–1United States Valente TinajeroUD610/04/2010United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
63Loss46–16–1United States Victor BarraganTKO723/10/2009United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las VegasWBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
62Win46–15–1United States Dewey CooperMD1006/02/2009United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, LemooreWBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
61Win45–15–1United States Dewey CooperTD523/10/2008United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, LemooreWBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title.
60Win44–15–1United States Clarence MooreUD621/05/2008United States The Field House, Camp Lejuene
59Loss43–15–1Germany Alexander FrenkelTKO516/02/2008Germany Nürnberger Arena, NürnbergerReferee stopped the bout at 2:02 of the fifth round.
58Win43–14–1United States Kenny KeeneTKO1029/07/2006United States Qwest Arena, BoiseReferee stopped the bout at 0:43 of the tenth round.
57Win42–14–1United States Gary GomezSD1020/01/2006United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley
56Loss41–14–1United States Felix Cora Jr.TKO827/10/2005United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, WorleyNABF Cruiserweight Title.
55Win41–13–1United States Ali SupremeKO316/06/2005United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, WorleyNABF Cruiserweight Title.
54Loss40–13–1United States Danny BatchelderSD1014/05/2005United States Delta Center, Salt Lake City
53Win40–12–1United States Tim ShocksUD824/03/2005United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley
52Win39–12–1United States Luke MunsenTKO819/08/2004United States Coeur d'Alene Casino, WorleyReferee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the eighth round.
51Loss38–12–1United States Charles DavisUD1029/07/2004United States Oakland Arena, Oakland
50Loss38–11–1United Kingdom David HayeTKO312/05/2004United Kingdom Rivermead Leisure Centre, ReadingReferee stopped the bout at 2:48 of the third round.
49Loss38–10–1Russia Vadim TokarevUD1029/04/2004Russia Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan
48Win38–9–1United States Marcus HarveyTKO120/02/2004United States Ramada Inn, NorwalkReferee stopped the bout at 1:12 of the first round.
47Loss37–9–1United States Rydell BookerUD1013/06/2003United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
46Win37–8–1United States Wesley MartinTD528/03/2003United States Bicycle Casino, Bell Gardens
45Loss36–8–1Jamaica O'Neil BellTKO908/11/2002United States Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
44Win36–7–1United States Don NormandKO124/08/2002United States Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las VegasNormand knocked out at 1:39 of the first round.
43Win35–7–1United States Darryl HollowellTKO207/06/2002United States DeSoto Civic Center, SouthavenReferee stopped the bout at 0:28 of the second round.
42Loss34–7–1United States Kelvin DavisSD1223/03/2002United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
41Loss34–6–1Jamaica O'Neil BellTKO1107/09/2001United States Dakota Magic Casino, HankinsonNABF Cruiserweight Title.
40Win34–5–1United States Gary WilcoxSD1024/02/2001United States Ice Palace, Tampa
39Win33–5–1United States Ray BerryTKO910/08/2000United States Grand Casino, BiloxiReferee stopped the bout at 1:59 of the ninth round.
38Win32–5–1United States Darren ZennerUD1015/10/1999United States Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola
37Win31–5–1United States Dan WardTKO601/10/1999United States Grand Casino, Tunica
36Loss30–5–1Kazakhstan Vassiliy JirovTKO7Jun 5, 1999United States Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MississippiLost IBF cruiserweight title
35Win30–4–1United States Art JimmersonKO109/01/1999United States Civic Center, Pensacola
34Win29–4–1United States Imamu MayfieldTKO930/10/1998United States Grand Casino, BiloxiWon IBF cruiserweight title
33Win28–4–1United States Adolpho WashingtonUD1206/01/1998United States Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
32Win27–4–1United States Steve LittleUD1209/09/1997United States Fernwood Resort, Bushkill
31Win26–4–1United States Rick RoufusTKO422/02/1997Puerto Rico Condado
30Win25–4–1United States John KiserTKO527/06/1995Canada Convention Centre, EdmontonReferee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the fifth round.
29Loss24–4–1United States Chris ByrdSD1023/05/1995United States The Palace, Auburn Hills
28Win24–3–1United States Jason NicholsonTKO617/02/1995United States Silver Nugget, North Las VegasReferee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the sixth round.
27Win23–3–1United States Jeff WilliamsTKO129/12/1994United States Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
26Win22–3–1United States Michael GreenPTS820/10/1994United States Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
25Loss21–3–1United States Orlin NorrisTKO302/07/1994United States The Mirage, Las VegasFor WBA cruiserweight title
24Loss21–2–1United States Orlin NorrisSD1204/03/1994United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las VegasFor WBA cruiserweight title
23Win21–1–1United States Matthew BrooksTKO315/12/1993United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
22Win20–1–1United States David GambleTKO223/10/1993United States Broward Co Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
21Win19–1–1United States Jeff LampkinUD1008/06/1993United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
20Win18–1–1Latvia Yuri VaulinTKO1116/12/1992United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
19Win17–1–1Mexico Jose Macias ChongTKO126/06/1992United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
18Win16–1–1United States Dwight Muhammad QawiUD1008/05/1992United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
17Win15–1–1United States Sean McClainTKO128/03/1992United States Aladdin Theater, Las VegasReferee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the first round.
16Win14–1–1United States Randy LeaksKO326/11/1991United States Country Club, Reseda
15Win13–1–1United States Keith McMurrayTKO212/11/1991United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
14Win12–1–1United States Terry VernersKO111/10/1991United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
13Win11–1–1United States Sim WarriorTKO213/09/1991United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
12Loss10–1–1United States Sim WarriorKO306/07/1991United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
11Win10–0–1United States Keith McMurrayUD815/05/1991United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
10Win9–0–1United States Joey ParkerKO424/04/1991United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
9Win8–0–1United States Joey ParkerUD1020/02/1991United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
8Win7–0–1United States Armando HurtadoTKO127/12/1990United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
7Win6–0–1United States Scott FusciTKO421/11/1990United States Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas
6Win5–0–1United States Terry VernersPTS808/10/1990United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood
5Win4–0–1United States Greg StewardKO122/09/1990United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood
4Draw3–0–1United States Sylvester WhitePTS411/05/1990United States Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola
3Win3–0United States Anthony HarrisKO128/03/1990United States Interstate Fairgrounds, PensacolaHarris knocked out at 1:36 of the first round.
2Win2–0United States Paul JonesKO228/02/1990United States Interstate Fairgrounds, PensacolaJones knocked out at 0:42 of the second round.
1Win1–0United States Kevin PoindexterKO130/11/1989United States Bayfront Auditorium, PensacolaPoindexter knocked out at 2:10 of the first round.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded byAli SupremeNABF Cruiserweight champion June 16, 2005 – October 27, 2005Succeeded byFelix Cora Jr.
World boxing titles
Preceded byImamu MayfieldIBF Cruiserweight champion October 30, 1998 – June 5, 1999Succeeded byVassiliy Jirov