Carl Williams (boxer)
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Carl Williams (November 11, 1959 – April 7, 2013), nicknamed "the Truth", was an American boxer who competed as a professional from 1982 to 1997. He challenged twice for heavyweight world titles; the IBF title against Larry Holmes in 1985; and the undisputed title against Mike Tyson in 1989. At regional level he held the USBA heavyweight title from 1987 to 1991.
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Born | (1959-11-11)November 11, 1959 Belle Glade, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Died | April 7, 2013(2013-04-07) (aged 53) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | The Truth | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 85 in (216 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total fights | 41 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
No contests | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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