Arthur Williams

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