About Charles Williams
Born 1962. Charles Williams is an American boxer.
Charles Williams (born June 2, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1996, holding the IBF light heavyweight title from 1987 to 1993.
Career Born in Columbus, Ohio, Williams was known as "Prince" Charles and turned pro in 1978. He lost his pro debut against former Olympic boxer Henry Bunch. However, in 1987 he captured the IBF light heavyweight title by stopping Bobby Czyz in Las Vegas. He defended the title against eight boxers before losing the title to Henry Maske in 1993. In 1994 he moved down to Super Middleweight to take on IBF super middleweight title holder James Toney, but he was KO'd in the 12th round. He retired in 1996.
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Who is Charles Williams?
professional boxer
When was Charles Williams born?
Charles Williams was born on 2 June 1962 in Columbus.
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Charles Williams is a boxer.
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Charles Williams is American.
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· DBpedia: Charles Williams (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Williams. https://biography.guide/charles-williams-boxer/
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Chicago: "Charles Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-williams-boxer/.
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