Johnny Williams (boxer)

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Johnny Williams (25 December 1926 – 28 January 2007) was a British former professional boxer in the 1940s and 1950s and was at one time both the British and Empire heavyweight champion.

Life and career

Born in Barmouth, Wales, Williams grew up in Rugby, England, his family having moved there when he was a toddler. He started to box from the age of 10.[1] He turned professional in 1946 and was known for his scientific approach in the ring, with one of his greatest fights being a bout with Jack Gardner on 17 July 1950 in Leicester. It was a Commonwealth title eliminator fight and he lost on points, and according to the BBC it was rated as one of the most grueling bouts ever staged in Britain and left both boxers requiring a night in hospital.[2]

Two years later on 11 March 1952, Williams had his finest hour, when in a rematch with Gardner, he won the 15 round fight, claiming both the British and Empire Heavyweight titles. However the following year he lost these titles to Don Cockell.[3]

Williams made an attempt at winning back the titles in 1955, but was defeated in a fifth-round knockout by Gardner.[4][3]

Williams retired in 1956 with 60 wins, 38 by knockout, 11 losses and 4 draws, and began a career as a farmer at Newton near Rugby.[3]

He died on 28 January 2007 survived by his wife and daughter.[3]

Professional boxing record

60 Wins (38 knockouts, 22 decisions), 11 Losses (6 knockouts, 5 decisions), 4 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 33-9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Bygraves TKO 6 1956-11-16 Template:Flagicon Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, Manchester
Loss 28-0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Erskine PTS 15 1956-08-27 Template:Flagicon Maindy Stadium, Cardiff BBBofC Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 26-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson TKO 4 1956-04-13 Template:Flagicon Uline Arena, Washington, District of Columbia Referee stopped the bout at 2:49 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Draw 45-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Willi Hoepner PTS 10 1956-02-04 Template:Flagicon Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Hesse
Win 23-3-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Kitione Lave TKO 1 1955-07-26 Template:Flagicon Embassy Sportsdrome, Birmingham, West Midlands
Loss 26-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Gardner KO 5 1955-06-06 Template:Flagicon Nottingham Ice Stadium, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire BBBofC/Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Eliminators.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 7-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Lucien Touzard TKO 3 1955-04-18 Template:Flagicon Maindy Stadium, Cardiff
Win 13-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Hennie Quentemeijer KO 2 1955-03-05 Template:Flagicon Newtown, Powys
Win 12-3-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Roger Francis Coeuret TKO 4 1954-12-10 Template:Flagicon Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, Manchester
Win 15-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon "Miracle" Jack Hobbs TKO 7 1954-09-14 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 14-3-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Hugo Salfeld PTS 10 1954-04-04 Template:Flagicon Stadion Rote Erde, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
Win 42-4-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gerhard Hecht KO 2 1954-01-22 Template:Flagicon Sportpalast, Schoeneberg, Berlin
Win 4-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bernard Verdoolaeghe PTS 10 1953-11-10 Template:Flagicon Empress Hall, Earl's Court, London
Win 28-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Fred Powell KO 2 1953-10-05 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Loss 59-11-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Don Cockell PTS 15 1953-05-12 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London BBBofC/Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 15-11-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ansell Adams PTS 10 1953-04-13 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Loss 25-1-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Heinz Neuhaus KO 9 1953-02-15 Template:Flagicon Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
Win 23-2-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Werner Wiegand KO 5 1952-12-10 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 20-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon John Duncan Arthur TKO 7 1952-10-13 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire Commonwealth Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 13-13-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Rouse TKO 7 1952-07-22 Template:Flagicon Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey
Win 22-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Gardner PTS 15 1952-03-11 Template:Flagicon Empress Hall, Earl's Court, London BBBofC/Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 46-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Omelio Agramonte PTS 10 1951-12-04 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Draw 21-0-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Heinz Neuhaus PTS 10 1951-10-14 Template:Flagicon Stadion Rote Erde, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
Win 28-8-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jo Weidin TKO 6 1951-06-05 Template:Flagicon White City Stadium, London
Win 17-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Aaron Wilson PTS 8 1951-03-27 Template:Flagicon Empress Hall, Earl's Court, London
Win 29-5-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Reg Andrews KO 2 1951-03-19 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Loss 42-21-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bill Weinberg TKO 6 1950-12-12 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 19-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George Kaplan TKO 7 1950-11-14 Template:Flagicon Earls Court Arena, London
Loss 19-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Gardner PTS 12 1950-07-17 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Loss 72-11-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Pat Comiskey TKO 6 1950-06-06 Template:Flagicon White City Stadium, London
Win 23-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Vern Escoe PTS 10 1950-02-28 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 18-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Lloyd Barnett PTS 10 1950-02-20 Template:Flagicon Embassy Sportsdrome, Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 18-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Piet Wilde KO 4 1950-01-24 Template:Flagicon Empress Hall, Earl's Court, London
Win 19-8-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Stephane Olek PTS 8 1949-09-06 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 17-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Piet Wilde PTS 10 1949-08-17 Template:Flagicon Coney Beach Pleasure Park, Porthcawl
Win 11-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Paddy Slavin TKO 3 1949-06-20 Template:Flagicon St Andrew's, Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 10-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Nils Andersson PTS 8 1949-06-02 Template:Flagicon White City Stadium, London
Win 23-8-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ken Shaw TKO 8 1949-04-19 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London
Win 14-6-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Nick Wolmarans TKO 4 1949-01-29 Template:Flagicon Wembley Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Win 3-3-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Wood KO 4 1948-12-16 Template:Flagicon City Hall, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Win 10-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Fred Vorster PTS 8 1948-11-06 Template:Flagicon Wembley Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Win 17-9-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jock Frederick Taylor PTS 6 1948-09-21 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 22-13-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Reg Spring TKO 6 1948-09-02 Template:Flagicon Exeter Civic Hall, Exeter, Devon
Win 32-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Don Cockell TKO 2 1948-07-27 Template:Flagicon Embassy Rink, Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 7-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gene "KO" Fowler KO 3 1948-06-22 Template:Flagicon St James Park, Exeter, Devon
Loss 28-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Don Cockell PTS 8 1948-05-18 Template:Flagicon Highfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands
Win 6-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bobby Ogg PTS 6 1948-04-20 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sid Falconer RTD 3 1948-03-11 Template:Flagicon Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands
Win 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Phillips TKO 3 1948-02-17 Template:Flagicon Harringay Arena, London
Win 21-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Allan Cooke TKO 1 1948-02-12 Template:Flagicon Hull Arena, Hull, Yorkshire
Win 12-12-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Matt Locke KO 1 1948-01-26 Template:Flagicon Coventry Drill Hall, Coventry, West Midlands
Win 13-13-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Des Jones PTS 8 1948-01-15 Template:Flagicon Rink Market, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands
Loss 14-10-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Reg Spring PTS 8 1947-12-02 Template:Flagicon Co-op Hall, Rugby, Warwickshire
Win 4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Doug Richards PTS 8 1947-11-24 Template:Flagicon Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Win 7-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George Barratt TKO 3 1947-11-10 Template:Flagicon Coventry, West Midlands
Win 9-7-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Carroll KO 5 1947-11-03 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Win 27-27-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Trevor Burt KO 2 1947-09-16 Template:Flagicon Battery Drill Hall, Rugby, Warwickshire
Win 7-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Carroll TKO 5 1947-08-12 Template:Flagicon Wembley Town Hall, London
Win --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bernard O'Neill TKO 2 1947-07-07 Template:Flagicon Wembley Town Hall, London
Draw 26-7-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Johnny Houlston PTS 8 1947-06-16 Template:Flagicon Corporation Bus Depot, Newport
Win 41-59-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Paddy Roche TKO 7 1947-04-03 Template:Flagicon Leamington, Warwickshire
Win 2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jock Kerry TKO 5 1947-03-24 Template:Flagicon Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 2-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Wally With PTS 8 1947-03-19 Template:Flagicon Caledonian Road Baths, London
Win 2-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Art Owen TKO 6 1947-02-24 Template:Flagicon Kettering, Northamptonshire
Win 19-42-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ted Barter KO 3 1947-02-10 Template:Flagicon Oxford Town Hall, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Win 2-2-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tommy Bostock TKO 4 1946-12-09 Template:Flagicon Assembly Rooms, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Win 0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Burt PTS 8 1946-11-04 Template:Flagicon Birmingham, West Midlands
Draw 12-3-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Greaves PTS 8 1946-10-21 Template:Flagicon Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire
Win 7-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Hollis PTS 6 1946-09-24 Template:Flagicon Embassy Rink, Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 12-17-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Harry O'Grady KO 4 1946-06-04 Template:Flagicon Battery Drill Hall, Rugby, Warwickshire
Win --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Williams PTS 8 1946-04-15 Template:Flagicon Birmingham, West Midlands
Win 5-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon "Seaman" Tom Smith TKO 5 1946-04-01 Template:Flagicon Birmingham, West Midlands
Win --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Michael Guerin KO 1 1946-02-26 Template:Flagicon Co-op Hall, Rugby, Warwickshire Guerin knocked out at 1:40 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 2-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon "Seaman" Tom Smith PTS 6 1946-02-15 Template:Flagicon Crossington Street Baths, Leicester, Leicestershire
Win 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Rhodes PTS 6 1946-02-12 Template:Flagicon Crossington Street Baths, Leicester, Leicestershire

See also

References

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External links

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