Rubin Williams (born April 9, 1976) is an American professional boxer. He challenged for the IBF super middleweight title in 2005.

Professional career

Known as "Mr. Hollywood", Williams began his professional career in 2001, and in 2005 challenged the IBF super middleweight title holder Jeff Lacy, but lost via TKO. In 2007 he drew with contender Antwun Echols. After this fight he was sporting a record of 29-2-1.

Since then, Williams has been on a long losing skid, as of 2018, owning a 29-33-1 record as a professional boxer.

The Contender

Williams was one of the featured boxers in Season 3 of the boxing reality TV series The Contender, which premiered September 4, 2007 on ESPN. He was eliminated in the first episode.

Mixed martial arts

Williams was defeated, by submission (kimura), in his MMA debut against Kazushi Sakuraba on Dream 11 on October 6, 2009.

Professional boxing record

63 fights29 wins33 losses
By knockout1623
By decision1310
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
63Loss29–33–1United States Daniel MartzTKO1 (10), 1:592018-11-21United States Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, USA
62Loss29–32–1United States Jason BergmanTKO1 (10), 2:532018-04-28United States Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, USA
61Loss29–31–1United States Jeremiah KarpencyTKO1 (10), 1:362018-01-27United States Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, USA
60Loss29–30–1United States Tommy KarpencyTKO1 (10), 1:002017-11-11United States Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, USA
59Loss29–29–1United States Patrick FergusonKO1 (6), 1:412016-08-11United States Fort Belknap Casino, Hays, Montana, USA
58Loss29–28–1United States Scott ConnerKO4 (4), 0:252016-02-13United States Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
57Loss29–27–1United States Daniel MartzKO1 (8), 1:292015-07-24United States Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
56Loss29–26–1United States Eugene HillKO1 (6), 0:382015-03-13United States Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, USA
55Loss29–25–1United States Daniel MartzTKO2 (8), 1:152014-10-11United States Falcon Center at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
54Loss29–24–1United States Ed LatimoreKO1 (4), 1:052014-03-28United States Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, USA
53Loss29–23–1United States Jeremiah KarpencyUD82014-01-31United States Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
52Loss29–22–1United States Jason BergmanKO1 (8), 1:412013-12-13United States Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, USA
51Loss29–21–1United States Danny SantiagoUD62013-11-22United States SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, USA
50Loss29–20–1Canada Ali MansourUD62013-10-17United States MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, Michigan, USA
49Loss29–19–1United States China SmithTKO7 (10), 2:592013-07-26United States Bradenton Area Convention Center, Bradenton, Florida, USA
48Loss29–18–1United States Daniel MartzUD82013-07-03United States Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, USA
47Loss29–17–1Cameroon Fred KassiTKO2 (6), 2:282012-12-01United States Crescent City Boxing Gym, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
46Loss29–16–1United States Eric FieldsTKO2 (10)2011-09-02United States Riverwind Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
45Loss29–15–1United States Steve CollinsRTD3 (6), 0:102011-05-19United States The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, USA
44Loss29–14–1United States Damian WillsKO1 (10), 2:482010-12-14United States Civic Center, Marshall, Texas, USA
43Loss29–13–1United States Darryl CunninghamUD102010-11-12United States Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
42Loss29–12–1United States Felix Cora Jr.RTD5 (6), 0:102010-08-19United States Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Texas City, Texas, USA
41Loss29–11–1United States Shawn HawkUD102010-07-17United States 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
40Loss29–10–1United States Alfonso López IIIUD102010-06-17United States Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, USA
39Loss29–9–1Australia Les SherringtonTKO4 (12), 2:572010-04-29Australia Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaFor WBF & PABA Super middleweight titles; Williams failed to make weight.
38Loss29–8–1United States Mark TuckerUD102009-07-17United States Shipley Arena, Westminster, Maryland, USA
37Loss29–7–1United States Cedric AgnewUD82009-04-30United States Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USA
36Loss29–6–1Germany Eduard GutknechtTKO5 (8), 2:452009-02-07Germany Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
35Loss29–5–1United States Chris HenryTKO6 (10), 2:152008-07-09United States Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA
34Loss29–4–1United States Andre WardTKO7 (10), 2:512008-03-20United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, USA
33Loss29–3–1United States Allan GreenUD102008-01-04United States Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
32Draw29–2–1United States Antwun EcholsSD122007-01-12United States The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USAFor vacant IBA Super middleweight title.
31Win29–2United States Max HeymanUD122006-08-04United States South Coast Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAWon vacant NBA Super middleweight title.
30Win28–2Jamaica Richard GrantUD82006-05-05United States Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, USA
29Win27–2United States Anthony StephensTKO3 (10), 1:332005-07-29United States DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
28Loss26–2United States Jeff LacyTKO7 (12), 0:472005-03-05United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAFor IBF Super middleweight title.
27Win26–1United States Aaron NorwoodUD102005-01-28United States DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan, USARetained IBU Intercontinental Super middleweight title.
26Win25–1United States Tim BoweUD102004-10-08United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USAWon vacant IBU Intercontinental Super middleweight title.
25Win24–1United States Warren MooreKO1 (10), 2:372004-06-18United States Great Lakes Sports Arena, Fraser, Michigan, USAWon NABC Intercontinental Super middleweight title.
24Win23–1United States Kenny BowmanMD102004-04-02United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
23Win22–1United States Anton RobinsonKO2 (10), 1:422004-01-09United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
22Win21–1United States Tony MenefeeTKO9 (10), 2:132003-10-17United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
21Win20–1United States Charles DayeTKO2 (4), 1:302003-08-23United States Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, USA
20Loss19–1Colombia Epifanio MendozaKO1 (10), 0:422003-06-13United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USAFor vacant NABA Middleweight title.
19Win19–0United States Tony KernKO1 (6), 0:342003-05-17United States Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, USA
18Win18–0United States Floyd WilliamsTKO4 (8)2003-03-14United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
17Win17–0United States Mike McFailUD102003-01-10United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USAWon vacant USA Mid West Middleweight title.
16Win16–0United States Ray ShanksTKO2 (6), 0:442002-12-14United States Cambridge Place, Toledo, Ohio, USA
15Win15–0United States Jerry SmithUD62002-11-23United States Community Market, Danville, Virginia, USA
14Win14–0United States Reggie StricklandUD62002-11-01United States Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
13Win13–0United States Osiris AyiseUD62002-10-24United States The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, USA
12Win12–0United States Tim DendyUD62002-10-12United States The Trap, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
11Win11–0United States Karl WillisUD82002-09-20United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
10Win10–0United States Brady FrostTKO1 (4)2002-06-28United States Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
9Win9–0United States Ike PorterTKO1 (6), 1:282002-06-21United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, USA
8Win8–0United States Andre TurnerKO1 (4), 1:422002-06-01United States Cumberland Place, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
7Win7–0United States Eric RhinehartUD62002-05-11United States Gallatin, Tennessee, USA
6Win6–0United States Warren JacksonTKO3 (10), 1:552002-03-29United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USAWon vacant USA Mid West & Michigan States Light heavyweight titles.
5Win5–0United States Travis DailyTKO4 (4)2002-01-31United States The Roostertail, Detroit, Michigan, USA
4Win4–0United States Norman JohnsonTKO1 (4), 2:152001-12-07United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
3Win3–0United States Douglas LaFontseeKO1 (4), 1:152001-11-09United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2Win2–0United States Robert LeeTKO1 (4), 1:212001-10-12United States Club International, Detroit, Michigan, USA
1Win1–0United States Kolmarge HarrisUD42001-08-10United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USAProfessional debut.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout00
By submission01
By decision00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1Kazushi SakurabaSubmission (kimura)DREAM.11: Feather Weight Grand Prix 2009 Final RoundOctober 6, 200912:53Yokohama, Japan

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