Sherman Williams

Sherman Alexander Williams (born September 1, 1972) is a Bahamian former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2018.

Professional career Williams' first notable win after turning pro in 1997 came in 1999 when he won against the previously unbeaten Frank Wood in two rounds. In 2000, he fought against Jameel McCline in a match that ended in a 10-round draw. He followed this up with a six round decision against Cisse Salif. He won the WBA FEDECARIBE Heavyweight title on December 6, 2003. Two years later, Williams won the WBC CABOFE on December 5, 2005, defeating Willie Perryman in the undercard match of the Winky Wright/Sam Soliman Middleweight bout. This was followed by the NBA Heavyweight title on March 31, 2006. On July 28, Williams defeated Josh Gutcher 71 seconds into the first round. Upon his return to the Bahamas Williams made his eight consecutive victory on April 18, 2007, defeating Wade Lewis with a first round KO.

On January 22, 2011 Williams fought against Evander Holyfield at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Holyfield started the bout slowly and in the second round, he was cut in the left eye following an accidental clash of heads. In round three as he took several combinations. After the end of the round, Holyfield told his corner that he was unable to see due to the cut. Consequently, the bout was ruled a no contest.

In 2012, he pulled off an upset win over Chauncy Welliver, before losing to Robert Helenius. In June 2013, he was outpointed by Gerald Washington.

Professional boxing record

Win

TKO 3 26/05/2018

Win

KO 1 03/12/2016

Win

UD 6 23/04/2016

Loss

UD 10 28/08/2015

Win

KO 1 05/12/2014

Loss

UD 10 16/10/2014

Win

UD 4 22/11/2013

Loss

UD 8 08/06/2013

Loss

UD 10 10/11/2012

Win

MD 12 28/06/2012

NC 3 22/01/2011

Loss

UD 10 10/10/2009

Win

UD 6 12/12/2008

Win

KO 1 18/04/2007

Win

KO 3 19/01/2007

Win

TKO 1 04/08/2006

Win

UD 6 05/05/2006

Win

KO 3 31/03/2006

Win

UD 4 24/02/2006

Win

UD 10 10/12/2005

Win

UD 6 15/10/2005

Loss

UD 8 26/03/2005

Draw 25-9-2

PTS 10 14/11/2004

Win 25-9-1

TKO 5 12/06/2004

Loss 24-9-1

SD 8 06/03/2004

Win 24-8-1

TKO 4 06/12/2003

Loss 23-8-1

UD 12 02/09/2003 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.

Win 23-7-1

UD 6 03/07/2003 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.

Win 22-7-1

UD 10 Mar 1, 2003

Win 21-7-1

UD 6 06/12/2002

Loss 20-7-1

UD 10 20/10/2002

Win 20-6-1

MD 10 21/04/2002

Win 19-6-1

UD 10 26 Jan 2002

Loss 18-6-1

SD 10 20/05/2001

Win 18-5-1

UD 6 02/11/2000

Draw 17-5-1

PTS 10 29/06/2000

Win 17–5

KO 1 08/04/2000

Win 16–5

UD 10 31/03/2000

Loss 15–5

PTS 10 18/11/1999

Loss 15–4

UD 10 29/10/1999

Win 15–3

KO 1 11/09/1999

Win 14–3

TKO 2 05/08/1999

Loss 13–3

TKO 5 20/05/1999

Win 13–2

PTS 6 25/03/1999

Win 12–2

UD 6 24/02/1999

Win 11–2

TKO 1 30/01/1999

Win 10–2

TKO 1 05/12/1998

Win 9–2

KO 1 13/11/1998

Win 8–2

TKO 2 03/11/1998

Win 7–2

KO 1 15/09/1998

Win 6–2

UD 4 08/08/1998

Win 5–2

KO 1 27/06/1998

Win 4–2

TKO 1 09/05/1998

Win 3–2

TKO 1 11/04/1998

Win 2–2

KO 1 28/03/1998

Loss 1–2

UD 6 26/11/1997

Win 1–1

TKO 2 30/07/1997

Loss 0–1

MD 4 24/06/1997