Aaron Williams (boxer)
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Aaron Williams is an American
boxer
.
, 90-8 record as an amateur although Cyberboxing lists him as 93-10.
Williams was a four-time Silver Gloves
champion in four different weight classes as a junior. He became a two-time National PAL
Champion and a two-time National Jr. Olympic Champion, narrowly defeating Matt Godfrey
three times.
In the 201 lb (91.2 kg) weight class at the Olympic Trials which took place in 2003 he beat Charles Ellis and Godfrey again before fighting Devin Vargas
, whom he floored with as bodyshot, before losing the fight via a third round referee stoppage thus having to settle for Bronze.
He started with coach Jesse Reid but is now trained by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
.
His best wins so far are over well-known clubfighters Zach Page (record 11-7) and Charles Davis (17-11-1). He has also fought on ESPN
and won by second knockout against Deleon Tisley of Orlando, earning him the network's Play of the Day.
On April 4, 2008, Williams fought veteran puncher Andre Purlette
at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island
. Williams dropped Purlette with two consecutive right hands in round two. Purlette recovered at the count of eight, only for Williams to unleash a barrage of punches that eventually caused the referee to stop the bout in the same round.
On May 22, 2008, Williams was stopped in the fifth round against unknown (15-4 record) Jose Luis Herrera at the Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Williams dropped Herrera in round one, but he survived the round. Williams was in control of the action until Herrera suddenly knocked him down in round five with a right hand. Williams went down again to avoid Herrera's follow up barrage and after an examination by the ring doctor, the bout was stopped.
On March 11, 2011, In a 10 round WBC/USNBC interim cruiserweight championship, local favorite Aaron Williams, originally hailing from Cleveland, Ohio and now fighting out of Las Vegas, NV was matched against opponent, Shane Steele, Lousiville, Ky. Aaron Williams, 199 lbs, pursued Shane Steele, 195 lbs, as soon as the bell sounded to start the bout. About 2 minutes into the round, Aaron Williams caught Shane Steele with a powerful right hand that sent his opponent down on the canvas. Steele got up but was showered with follow-up combinations from Williams that sent Steele sprawling onto the ring apron, at which time, referee, Joe Cortez, put a stop to the carnage at 2:27 of the 1st round. “Awesome” Aaron Williams (21-3-1, 14 KO’s) scores at Technical Knock Out over Shane Steele (7-4, 5 KO’s).
After this upset, williams won two bouts before being outpointed by Yoan Pablo Hernández
.
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boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
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Amateur
As a young man he trained for 3 years under the tutelage of Emanuel StewardEmanuel Steward
Emanuel Steward is an American boxing trainer, commentator and inductee of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.-Life and career:...
, 90-8 record as an amateur although Cyberboxing lists him as 93-10.
Williams was a four-time Silver Gloves
Silver Gloves
The Silver Gloves is an annual competition for amateur boxing in the United States. The contest is sponsored by Ringside, Inc.The Silver Gloves are open to all non-professional pugilists age 10 to 15 years old. The Silver Gloves is not the Golden Gloves amateur tournament, which is for amateur...
champion in four different weight classes as a junior. He became a two-time National PAL
Police Athletic League
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Champion and a two-time National Jr. Olympic Champion, narrowly defeating Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey is an American boxer.-Amateur career:Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional.He was the 2000 U.S...
three times.
In the 201 lb (91.2 kg) weight class at the Olympic Trials which took place in 2003 he beat Charles Ellis and Godfrey again before fighting Devin Vargas
Devin Vargas
Devin Vargas is a boxer who represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in the heavyweight division.-Amateur career:Vargas had a stellar amateur career prior to turning professional....
, whom he floored with as bodyshot, before losing the fight via a third round referee stoppage thus having to settle for Bronze.
List of Achievements
- 2004 Olympic Trials Bronze Medalist
- 2003 Under 19 National Champion
- 2003 Silver Gloves National Champion
- 2001 International Jr. Olympics Champion
- 2-time Nat'l P.A.L. Champion
- 2-time Nat'l Junior Olympic Champion
- 4-time Nat'l Silver Gloves Champion
- Member Kronk Amateur Boxing Team
Pro
He turned professional at the Cruiserweight weight limit at Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES).He started with coach Jesse Reid but is now trained by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is a retired American boxer.- Amateur career :Boxing under his birth name, Eddie Gregory, Muhammad won two New York Golden Gloves Championships. Gregory won both the 1971 and the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championships...
.
His best wins so far are over well-known clubfighters Zach Page (record 11-7) and Charles Davis (17-11-1). He has also fought on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and won by second knockout against Deleon Tisley of Orlando, earning him the network's Play of the Day.
On April 4, 2008, Williams fought veteran puncher Andre Purlette
Andre Purlette
Andre Purlette is a Guyanese boxer and was a highly touted prospect in the heavyweight division.Known as "Tombstone", Purlette turned pro in 1992 and won his first 32 bouts, including a victory over Jimmy Thunder. His career was sidetracked in 2001 when he faced Eliecer Castillo and was KO'd in...
at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 21,105 at the 2010 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence....
. Williams dropped Purlette with two consecutive right hands in round two. Purlette recovered at the count of eight, only for Williams to unleash a barrage of punches that eventually caused the referee to stop the bout in the same round.
On May 22, 2008, Williams was stopped in the fifth round against unknown (15-4 record) Jose Luis Herrera at the Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Williams dropped Herrera in round one, but he survived the round. Williams was in control of the action until Herrera suddenly knocked him down in round five with a right hand. Williams went down again to avoid Herrera's follow up barrage and after an examination by the ring doctor, the bout was stopped.
On March 11, 2011, In a 10 round WBC/USNBC interim cruiserweight championship, local favorite Aaron Williams, originally hailing from Cleveland, Ohio and now fighting out of Las Vegas, NV was matched against opponent, Shane Steele, Lousiville, Ky. Aaron Williams, 199 lbs, pursued Shane Steele, 195 lbs, as soon as the bell sounded to start the bout. About 2 minutes into the round, Aaron Williams caught Shane Steele with a powerful right hand that sent his opponent down on the canvas. Steele got up but was showered with follow-up combinations from Williams that sent Steele sprawling onto the ring apron, at which time, referee, Joe Cortez, put a stop to the carnage at 2:27 of the 1st round. “Awesome” Aaron Williams (21-3-1, 14 KO’s) scores at Technical Knock Out over Shane Steele (7-4, 5 KO’s).
After this upset, williams won two bouts before being outpointed by Yoan Pablo Hernández
Yoan Pablo Hernández
Yoan Pablo Hernández Suárez is a Cuban professional boxer. Hernández has been featured in the top 10 rankings of Ring Magazine at Cruiserweight. He is the current IBF Cruiserweight Champion.-Amateur career:...
.