Danny Williams (boxer)
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| Real name | Daniel Peter Williams | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Brixton Bomber | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||||
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13 July 1973 Brixton, London, England |
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| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 75 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||
| No contests | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Peter "Danny" Williams (born 13 July 1973) is a British professional boxer. A veteran of the sport since 1995, he has held the British heavyweight title twice between 2000 and 2010, and the Commonwealth heavyweight title twice between 1999 and 2006. Williams is best known for scoring an upset knockout victory over Mike Tyson in 2004, which earned him a mandatory WBC heavyweight title opportunity. In the same year, he challenged then-reigning champion Vitali Klitschko, but was stopped in eight rounds.
As an amateur boxing out of the famous Lynn AC boxing gym in SE London, Williams learned his trade quickly, often sparring with the likes of clubmates Henry Akinwande and Derek Angol. In 1991 Williams won the PLA tournament and won a gold medal in Sardinia multi-nation tournament and a gold medal in the Greek multi-nations tournament. In the Finland multi-nations in 1992 he won a bronze medal.
Williams also won a bronze medal at the European Championships 1993 at heavyweight in the 91 kg/201 lbs limit and bronze at super heavyweight at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Williams also won a gold medal at the 1994 Liverpool multi-nations tournament. His amateur record was 29–6.
Williams turned pro in 1995 knocking out Vance Ideans in two rounds. He fought routinely on Frank Warren undercards and compiled a 15–0 (12 knockouts) record. He is currently managed by London promoter Michael Helliet and is trained by Jim McDonagh. He took his first big step up in April 1999 to challenge Julius Francis for his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. A hot favourite, Williams lost in a points decision to the 34-year-old veteran.
Francis would later vacate the Commonwealth title for a big money fight with Mike Tyson. Williams won the title with a closely contested split decision over respected British contender (and former amateur clubmate) Harry Senior.
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