Sherman Williams (Boxer)

Sherman Williams ( born September 1, 1972 in Freeport ) is a Bahamian boxer in the heavyweight division.

Professional career

Williams' debut as a professional boxer began in 1997 with two defeats in three fights of the same year. Until his first major title fight took four years: On 20 May 2001, he was defeated in the battle for the NABF Championship veteran American Obed Sullivan just by split decision. Two years later, on 2 September 2003, he got his next shot at a North American championship belt, but lost again: In the fight for the IBF own USBA championship he lost this time Tye Fields clearly on points. However, only three months later he was able to win the Caribbean championship belt of the WBA for the first time. On December 6, 2003, he defeated Miguel Otero in the fourth round technical knockout. Two years later he won the WBC belt for the Caribbean: On December 10, 2005, he sat down against Willie Perryman unanimous decision by.

On 19 January 2007 he was intercontinental champion of the NBA, the U.S. Under -wide Association of WBA. Here, he beat West Ralph already in the third round KO. On November 22, 2011, he fought against the now 49 -year-old Evander Holyfield for the WBF belt less significant. This fight, however, was canceled after three rounds because of a severe head on collision in the previous round without scoring. His greatest success was Williams posted on June 28, 2012: At the age of 38 years now, he decided to fight for the WBO belt for the Asia Pacific and Greater China respectively against the experienced New Zealand Chauncy Welliver after twelve rounds for itself.