Sherman Williams (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname(s) | The Caribbean Tank Tank |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Born | Sherman Alexander Williams September 1, 1972 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 58 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Win by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
Sherman Alexander Williams (born September 1, 1972) is a Bahamian former professional heavyweight boxer. He has fought former world champions and contenders Evander Holyfield, Ruslan Chagaev, Joseph Parker, Gerald Washington, Robert Helenius, Manuel Charr, Jameel McCline, Obed Sullivan, and Alfred Cole.
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.[1][2]
In 2012, he pulled off an upset win over Chauncy Welliver,[3] before losing to Robert Helenius.[4] In June 2013, he was outpointed by Gerald Washington.[5]
Professional boxing record
| 58 fights | 40 wins | 15 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 22 | 1 |
| By decision | 18 | 14 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
References
- ^ "Evander Holyfield fight with Williams ruled no contest". news.bbc.co.uk. January 23, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
- ^ "Holyfield keeps title after headbutt ends fight early". ESPN. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "Big Setback For Chauncy Welliver, As Sherman Williams Ends His 18-Fight Win Streak". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "Helenius vs Williams results: Robert Helenius wins decision, sluggish in comeback effort". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "'The Tank' falls to Gerald Washington". The Tribune. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
External links
- Boxing record for Sherman Williams from BoxRec (registration required)