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Williams (left) with Joe Louis (right), circa 1943

Holman Williams (January 30, 1915 in Pensacola, Florida – July 15, 1967) was a world welterweight and middleweight boxing contender. Williams is a member of the infamous Murderers' Row, a group of black fighters who were never able to get a world title shot.

Boxing career

Williams began boxing as an amateur in 1928 as a bantamweight and had a successful 38-bout career. In 1932 he turned pro as a featherweight and would eventually be recognized as one of the most clever welterweights and middleweights of his era.

In his career Williams fought in the Lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions, he fought notable champions and contenders such as Cocoa Kid, Charley Burley, Eddie Booker, Bob Satterfield, Archie Moore, Marcel Cerdan and Jake LaMotta.

When the World Colored Middleweight Championship was revived in the early 1940s, Charley Burley, who had been the colored welterweight champ, fought Williams for the title on 14 August 14, 1942 Burley won on a 9th-round TKO, the first time Williams was stopped in his career. Williams won the title on a decision in their rematch on 16 October 1942, then lost the title on 15 January 1943 to the Cocoa Kid in a 12-round decision.

Williams retired with a record of 146–31–11 with 36 knockouts with 1 no contest.

Death

On July 15, 1967 Williams was killed in a fire while asleep in the club where he worked.[1]

Honors

Williams was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996 and elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

Professional boxing record

189 fights 146 wins 31 losses
By knockout 36 3
By decision 110 28
Draws 11
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
189 Loss 146–31–11 (1) Daniel James PTS 10 Jun 30, 1948 Mucurapo Stadium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
188 Loss 146–30–11 (1) Jose Basora TKO 4 (10) Mar 3, 1948 Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
187 Win 146–29–11 (1) O'Neill Bell SD 10 Nov 28, 1947 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
186 Loss 145–29–11 (1) Jose Basora PTS 10 Nov 3, 1947 Sixto Escobar Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
185 Loss 145–28–11 (1) Bert Lytell UD 12 Jul 4, 1947 Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
184 Loss 145–27–11 (1) Jean Walzack UD 10 May 18, 1947 Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
183 Win 145–26–11 (1) Henry Hall UD 12 Mar 28, 1947 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
182 Draw 144–26–11 (1) Henry Hall PTS 10 Mar 14, 1947 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
181 Loss 144–26–10 (1) Henry Brimm SD 10 Feb 25, 1947 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
180 Win 144–25–10 (1) Wylie Burns UD 8 Jan 23, 1947 Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
179 Win 143–25–10 (1) Deacon Johnny Brown UD 10 Nov 25, 1946 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
178 Loss 142–25–10 (1) Sam Baroudi SD 10 Oct 14, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
177 Win 142–24–10 (1) Eddie O'Neill UD 10 Sep 17, 1946 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
176 Loss 141–24–10 (1) Jake LaMotta UD 10 Aug 7, 1946 University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
175 Loss 141–23–10 (1) Marcel Cerdan PTS 10 Jul 7, 1946 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, Paris, France
174 Win 141–22–10 (1) Bob Satterfield SD 10 Apr 25, 1946 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
173 Loss 140–22–10 (1) Bert Lytell UD 10 Apr 15, 1946 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
172 Win 140–21–10 (1) Johnny Carter TKO 7 (10) Apr 4, 1946 Coliseum Annex, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
171 Win 139–21–10 (1) George Henry PTS 10 Feb 14, 1946 Coliseum North Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
170 Win 138–21–10 (1) Aaron Wade KO 4 (10) Feb 4, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
169 Win 137–21–10 (1) Butch Lynch TKO 3 (10) Jan 24, 1946 Coliseum North Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
168 Loss 136–21–10 (1) Archie Moore TKO 11 (12) Nov 26, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
167 Win 136–20–10 (1) Archie Moore MD 10 Oct 22, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
166 Win 135–20–10 (1) Len Wadsworth UD 10 Oct 10, 1945 Windsor Arena, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
165 Win 134–20–10 (1) Sampson Powell UD 10 Oct 2, 1945 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
164 Win 133–20–10 (1) Berlie Lanier UD 10 Sep 27, 1945 Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
163 Win 132–20–10 (1) Bert Lytell PTS 12 Aug 31, 1945 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
162 Win 131–20–10 (1) Forest Gee KO 6 (10) Aug 22, 1945 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
161 Draw 130–20–10 (1) Bert Lytell PTS 10 Aug 17, 1945 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
160 Win 130–20–9 (1) Johnny Green UD 10 Aug 1, 1945 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
159 Win 129–20–9 (1) Charley Burley UD 12 Jul 11, 1945 Civic Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
158 Win 128–20–9 (1) Sampson Powell UD 10 May 28, 1945 Arcadia Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
157 Win 127–20–9 (1) Joe Carter PTS 15 May 20, 1945 Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
156 Win 126–20–9 (1) Herbert Lewis Hardwick UD 12 May 14, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
155 Win 125–20–9 (1) Prentiss Hall UD 8 May 8, 1945 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
154 Win 124–20–9 (1) Oscar Boyd UD 10 Apr 24, 1945 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
153 Loss 123–20–9 (1) Herbert Lewis Hardwick SD 10 Mar 26, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
152 Draw 123–19–9 (1) Joe Carter PTS 10 Dec 22, 1944 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
151 Win 123–19–8 (1) Kid Tunero UD 10 Nov 6, 1944 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
150 Win 122–19–8 (1) Aaron Wade PTS 10 Oct 11, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
149 Draw 121–19–8 (1) Jose Basora PTS 10 Oct 2, 1944 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148 Draw 121–19–7 (1) Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 12 Sep 15, 1944 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. For vacant duration middleweight title
147 Win 121–19–6 (1) Joe Reddick UD 10 Aug 14, 1944 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
146 Win 120–19–6 (1) Anthony Jones PTS 10 Jul 21, 1944 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
145 Win 119–19–6 (1) Lloyd Marshall MD 10 Jul 11, 1944 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
144 Loss 118–19–6 (1) Lloyd Marshall PTS 10 Jun 7, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
143 Win 118–18–6 (1) Jack Chase PTS 12 May 24, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
142 Win 117–18–6 (1) Paul Lewis PTS 10 May 10, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
141 Win 116–18–6 (1) Jack Chase PTS 15 Apr 27, 1944 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
140 Win 115–18–6 (1) Jose Basora PTS 10 Apr 10, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
139 Win 114–18–6 (1) Battling Monroe PTS 10 Mar 17, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
138 Loss 113–18–6 (1) Eddie Booker PTS 10 Mar 6, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
137 Win 113–17–6 (1) Jack Chase PTS 12 Feb 21, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
136 Win 112–17–6 (1) Jack Chase PTS 10 Feb 7, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
135 Win 111–17–6 (1) Young Gene Buffalo PTS 10 Jan 24, 1944 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
134 Win 110–17–6 (1) Tommy Hubert UD 10 Jan 11, 1944 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
133 Win 109–17–6 (1) Steve Belloise PTS 10 Dec 6, 1943 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Win 108–17–6 (1) Eddie Booker PTS 12 Nov 19, 1943 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
131 Win 107–17–6 (1) Joe Carter UD 10 Oct 11, 1943 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
130 Win 106–17–6 (1) John Garner PTS 10 Sep 27, 1943 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
129 Win 105–17–6 (1) Lloyd Marshall PTS 10 Sep 3, 1943 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
128 Loss 104–17–6 (1) Jose Basora SD 10 Aug 9, 1943 Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 104–16–6 (1) Kid Tunero PTS 10 Jul 31, 1943 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
126 NC 104–15–6 (1) Charley Burley NC 10 (10) May 14, 1943 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. The referee declared the fight no contest after
one minute of the 10th round because of inactivity
125 Win 104–15–6 Roosevelt Thomas PTS 10 May 3, 1943 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
124 Win 103–15–6 Mario Raul Ochoa PTS 10 Apr 3, 1943 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
123 Win 102–15–6 Anthony Jones PTS 10 Mar 26, 1943 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
122 Win 101–15–6 Joe Carter PTS 10 Mar 15, 1943 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
121 Win 100–15–6 Roosevelt Thomas PTS 10 Feb 19, 1943 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
120 Win 99–15–6 Harold Smith PTS 10 Jan 24, 1943 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
119 Loss 98–15–6 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 12 Jan 15, 1943 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Lost world colored middleweight title
118 Win 98–14–6 RJ Lewis PTS 12 Dec 13, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
117 Win 97–14–6 Charley Burley UD 15 Oct 16, 1942 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Won world colored middleweight title
116 Loss 96–14–6 Charley Burley TKO 9 (15) Aug 14, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. For vacant world colored middleweight title
115 Win 96–13–6 Johnny Jackson PTS 10 Jul 27, 1942 Legion Field, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
114 Win 95–13–6 Lorenzo Strickland PTS 10 Jul 24, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
113 Win 94–13–6 Randy Brown KO 5 (10) Jul 10, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
112 Loss 93–13–6 Charley Burley PTS 10 Jun 23, 1942 Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
111 Win 93–12–6 Kid Tunero UD 12 Apr 27, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
110 Loss 92–12–6 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 6 Mar 27, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Win 92–11–6 Kid Tunero UD 12 Mar 9, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
108 Loss 91–11–6 Herbert Lewis Hardwick UD 15 Mar 2, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
107 Loss 91–10–6 Charley Burley UD 10 Feb 26, 1942 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
106 Win 91–9–6 Herbert Lewis Hardwick UD 12 Jan 19, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
105 Win 90–9–6 Jose Basora PTS 6 Jan 9, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Draw 89–9–6 Herbert Lewis Hardwick SD 10 Dec 22, 1941 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
103 Win 89–9–5 Howell King PTS 10 Nov 21, 1941 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
102 Win 88–9–5 Ernest Robinson PTS 10 Nov 7, 1941 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
101 Win 87–9–5 Rand Jackson PTS 10 Oct 31, 1941 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
100 Win 86–9–5 Raul Carabantes PTS 6 Oct 6, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 85–9–5 Jose Basora PTS 6 Sep 29, 1941 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 84–9–5 Jack Dubois KO 6 (10) Jul 28, 1941 Bridgeport, Ohio, U.S.
97 Win 83–9–5 Antonio Fernandez PTS 6 Jun 18, 1941 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 82–9–5 Jimmy Leto PTS 6 May 23, 1941 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
95 Win 81–9–5 Antonio Fernandez PTS 8 May 13, 1941 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 80–9–5 Young Gene Buffalo UD 10 Mar 27, 1941 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
93 Win 79–9–5 Young Gene Buffalo PTS 8 Mar 21, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
92 Win 78–9–5 Frankie Britt TKO 4 (6) Feb 17, 1941 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 77–9–5 Ernest Robinson PTS 6 Jan 31, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 76–9–5 Frankie Britt UD 6 Dec 16, 1940 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
89 Win 75–9–5 Mansfield Driskell TKO 6 (8) Dec 6, 1940 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
88 Win 74–9–5 Eddie Dolan SD 10 Oct 29, 1940 Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Loss 73–9–5 Izzy Jannazzo PTS 10 Sep 4, 1940 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
86 Win 73–8–5 Bill McDowell PTS 10 Jul 29, 1940 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
85 Win 72–8–5 Vinnie Vines TKO 4 (6) Jul 17, 1940 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Win 71–8–5 Milo Theodorescu UD 10 Jul 4, 1940 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
83 Win 70–8–5 Joe Legon PTS 6 Jun 20, 1940 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 69–8–5 Johnny Durso TKO 4 (6) Jun 5, 1940 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 68–8–5 Izzy Jannazzo UD 10 Mar 27, 1940 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 67–8–5 Eddie Dolan PTS 10 Feb 2, 1940 Fair Grounds Coliseum, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
79 Win 66–8–5 Steve Mamakos PTS 12 Jan 25, 1940 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
78 Loss 65–8–5 Herbert Lewis Hardwick UD 15 Jan 11, 1940 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland U.S. For vacant world colored welterweight title
77 Draw 65–7–5 Izzy Jannazzo PTS 10 Dec 13, 1939 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Win 65–7–4 Charley Burley PTS 15 Dec 1, 1939 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
75 Win 64–7–4 Tommy Mollis KO 3 (10) Oct 27, 1939 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
74 Win 63–7–4 Carl Dell PTS 6 Oct 2, 1939 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 62–7–4 Young Gene Buffalo TKO 6 (10) Aug 4, 1939 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
72 Win 61–7–4 Johnny Jackson PTS 10 Jul 14, 1939 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
71 Win 60–7–4 Ralph Gizzy KO 4 (10) May 30, 1939 Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
70 Win 59–7–4 Bobby Seaman PTS 6 Apr 17, 1939 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69 Win 58–7–4 Jackie Burke UD 10 Mar 21, 1939 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 57–7–4 Andre Jessurun PTS 10 Feb 20, 1939 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67 Win 56–7–4 Francesco Montanari UD 10 Feb 7, 1939 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Draw 55–7–4 Eddie Booker PTS 6 Jan 25, 1939 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 55–7–3 Wildcat O'Connor UD 10 Jan 18, 1939 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 54–7–3 Tony Rock PTS 4 Nov 25, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
63 Win 54–7–2 Johnny Jackson UD 10 Oct 14, 1938 City Park Baseball Field, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
62 Loss 53–7–2 Michele Palermo PTS 10 Jul 11, 1938 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
61 Win 53–6–2 Jack Portney UD 10 Jun 6, 1938 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
60 Win 52–6–2 Paulie Walker UD 10 May 16, 1938 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
59 Win 51–6–2 Saverio Turiello PTS 10 Apr 25, 1938 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
58 Win 50–6–2 Jimmy Berres PTS 6 Feb 9, 1938 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
57 Win 49–6–2 Manuel Victoria PTS 6 Jan 11, 1938 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56 Win 48–6–2 Remo Fernandez PTS 10 Oct 29, 1937 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
55 Win 47–6–2 Young Gene Buffalo PTS 10 Oct 22, 1937 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
54 Win 46–6–2 Tony Rock PTS 10 Oct 11, 1937 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 45–6–2 Penna Randezell RTD 3 (8) Oct 5, 1937 Riverview Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
52 Win 44–6–2 Remo Fernandez PTS 8 Oct 1, 1937 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 43–6–2 Gallito Ramirez TKO 3 (10) Sep 24, 1937 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
50 Win 42–6–2 Vince Pimpinella PTS 8 Sep 2, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 41–6–2 Paulie Walker PTS 8 Aug 5, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 40–6–2 Johnny Lucas PTS 10 Jul 6, 1937 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Loss 39–6–2 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 15 Jun 11, 1937 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. For world colored welterweight title
46 Win 39–5–2 Bobby Pacho UD 10 Apr 19, 1937 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 38–5–2 Slugger White KO 4 (10) Mar 22, 1937 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44 Win 37–5–2 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 12 Mar 12, 1937 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
43 Loss 36–5–2 Johnny Lucas PTS 8 Feb 8, 1937 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 36–4–2 Joe Nealon UD 8 Jan 28, 1937 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 35–4–2 Tony Falco PTS 10 Jan 4, 1937 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 34–4–2 Ray Nash TKO 3 (6) Nov 28, 1936 Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Win 33–4–2 Wesley Martin TKO 5 (10) Oct 19, 1936 Islam Grotto, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Draw 32–4–2 Richie Fontaine PTS 10 Oct 5, 1936 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
37 Win 32–4–1 Roger Shea TKO 2 (8) Aug 31, 1936 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Loss 31–4–1 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 10 Apr 17, 1936 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
35 Loss 31–3–1 Herbert Lewis Hardwick MD 10 Mar 13, 1936 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
34 Win 31–2–1 Andy Bundy PTS 8 Oct 31, 1935 Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
33 Win 30–2–1 Chuck Woods PTS 10 Oct 2, 1935 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
32 Win 29–2–1 Lew Massey UD 10 Aug 28, 1935 Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 28–2–1 Baby Tiger Flowers TKO 8 (15) Jul 2, 1935 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Won vacant Negro lightweight title
30 Win 27–2–1 Darcey White PTS 12 May 31, 1935 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
29 Win 26–2–1 Wesley Farrell TKO 8 (15) May 17, 1935 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
28 Win 25–2–1 Wesley Farrell UD 10 Apr 5, 1935 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
27 Win 24–2–1 Tommy Paul PTS 10 Mar 22, 1935 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
26 Win 23–2–1 Billy Vaughn PTS 8 Feb 26, 1935 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 22–2–1 Billy Mack KO 4 (8) Feb 18, 1935 Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Win 21–2–1 Harry Booker TKO 4 (8) Feb 11, 1935 Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 20–2–1 Harry Booker PTS 8 Jan 14, 1935 Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 19–2–1 Lee Sheppard KO 2 (8) Jan 7, 1935 Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 18–2–1 Eddie Carroll TKO 2 (6) Jan 1, 1935 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20 Win 17–2–1 Charlie Bochio TKO 6 (8) Dec 6, 1934 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
19 Win 16–2–1 Battling Gizzy TKO 1 (6) Nov 9, 1934 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18 Win 15–2–1 Tommy Corbett TKO 3 (6) Oct 11, 1934 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17 Win 14–2–1 Chick Watson KO 3 (?) May 4, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
16 Draw 13–2–1 Harry Robertson PTS 6 Feb 16, 1934 Hazel Park Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 13–2 Cecil Lothery PTS 6 Feb 14, 1934 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Billy Moore KO 2 (?) Jan 26, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 11–2 Frankie Pallo KO 3 (6) Nov 24, 1933 Hazel Park Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 10–2 Joe Gerace PTS 10 Oct 30, 1933 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 9–2 Mickey O'Brien KO 3 (6) Oct 13, 1933 Hazel Park Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 8–2 Wilbur Chevalier PTS 8 Aug 30, 1933 Outdoor Arena, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 7–2 Jack Dombrowski PTS 6 Aug 24, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 6–2 Jackie Young KO 4 (?) Aug 18, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
7 Loss 5–2 Chuck Woods PTS 10 May 4, 1933 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Len Hendrickson PTS 8 Nov 16, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
5 Loss 4–1 Chuck Woods PTS 8 Oct 12, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Henry Pacer KO 2 (6) Oct 10, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Eddie Isaacs PTS 6 Sep 23, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Art Smith KO 2 (6) Sep 2, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Joe Lynn TKO 3 (6) Aug 12, 1932 State Fairgrounds Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "IBHOF / Holman Williams". Archived from the original on 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2008-08-10.

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Awards and achievements Preceded byCharley Burley World Colored Middleweight Championship October 16, 1942 – January 15, 1943 Succeeded byCocoa Kid
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