Charley Williams

Charles Edward Williams was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 4, 1928.[1] He fought many of the top fighters of his era, and held wins over several members of the famed Murderers' Row (boxing), including a win over Charley Burley and multiple wins over Bert Lytell. Williams also had a win over Bob Satterfield and notable bouts against all-time greats Archie Moore, Kid Gavilan and Jimmy Bivins. Like many African American boxers of his era, including Burley and Lytell, he never received a title shot despite being ranked as a top ten light heavyweight for many years.[2] He retired in 1954 after a streak of three straight wins, with a record of 51 wins, 18 losses, and 2 draws.[3] Williams lived in Jacksonville, Florida.[4] He died there on October 30, 2009, at the age of 81.[5][6]