About
Former USBA United States heavyweight champion known best for his fights against Mike Tyson and Larry Holmes.
Before Fame
He was a two-time New York Golden Gloves champion before turning pro.
Trivia
He died of esophageal cancer at the age of 53.
Family Life
He had two daughters, Carla and Nijah, and a son Daniel.
Associated With
In his 1989 bout against Mike Tyson, Williams was floored by a devastating left hook; he beat the count but was deemed unable to continue by the referee.
