J. B. Williamson


James Bennett Williamson is a retired American professional boxer who was the WBC light heavyweight Champion of the World.

Professional career

Williamson turned pro in 1979 after a successful amateur career and won the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1985 in a decision over Prince Mama Mohammed. He lost the title in his first defense against Dennis Andries. Although he never challenged again for another major title, he moved up to heavyweight and became a journeyman fighter, fighting until 1995, losing matches against notable heavyweights Henry Akinwande, Peter McNeeley, Jimmy Thunder, and George Foreman.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss26–16 Keith McKnightTKO1 1995-12-02 Lavergne
Loss26–15 Peter McNeeleyTKO1 1994-10-08 Whitman Armory, Whitman
Loss26–14 Peter McNeeleyRTD2 1994-06-24 Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough
Loss26–13 Bobby CrabtreeKO5 1994-04-08 Fort Smith
Loss26–12 James HeathTKO3 1994-02-19 Coliseum, Charlotte
Loss26–11 Kenny KeeneTKO4 1993-07-23 Hawks Memorial Stadium, Boise
Loss26–10 Alexander ZolkinTKO4 1993-06-12 Columbus
Loss26–9 Art TuckerTKO5 1991-05-09 Newark
Loss26–8 Henry AkinwandeTKO2 1991-03-06 Wembley Arena, Wembley
Loss26–7 Pierre CoetzerPTS10 1990-11-08 Biloxi
Loss26–6 Jimmy ThunderTKO10 1990-07-14 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach
Win26–5 Cleveland WoodsUD8 1990-05-24 Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Win25–5 Gary SteigerTKO6 1990-04-21 Mackin Hall, Louisville
Win24–5 Danny BlakeUD4 1989-12-07 Louisville
23–5 Dicky RyanND4 1989-09-26 Sherwood Club, Indianapolis
Loss23–5 George ForemanTKO5 1989-04-30 Moody Center, Galveston
Win23–4 Eddie BlevinsKO1 1989-03-18 Bedford Middle School, Bedford
Loss22–4 Jesse ShelbyTKO8 1986-11-18 The Forum, Inglewood
Loss22–3 Juan RoldánPTS10 1986-10-18 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Loss22–2 Dennis AndriesSD12 1986-04-30 Picketts Lock Stadium, EdmontonLost WBC Light heavyweight title
Win22–1 Prince Mama MohammedUD12 1985-12-10 The Forum, InglewoodWon vacant WBC Light heavyweight title
Win21–1 Grover RobinsonUD12 1985-09-18 The Forum, Inglewood
Win20–1 Jimmy BillsUD10 1985-07-22 The Forum, Inglewood
Win19–1 Grover RobinsonUD12 1985-04-22 The Forum, Inglewood
Win18–1 Chris SchwenkeUD12 1985-01-16 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Win17–1 Pete McIntyreSD10 1984-10-10 The Forum, Inglewood
Win16–1 James SalernoTKO3 1984-07-09 The Forum, Inglewood
Win15–1 James WilliamsTKO7 1984-04-24 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Culver City
Win14–1 Dale GrantTKO9 1984-03-27 Country Club, Reseda
Loss13–1 Alex RamosUD10 1983-05-01 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
Win13–0 Murray SutherlandMD10 1982-12-10 Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas
Win12–0 Lee BurkeyUD8 1981-09-15 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline
Win11–0 Raham MuhammedUD8 1981-05-10 The Forum, Inglewood
Win10–0 Ted SandersUD10 1980-11-29 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
Win9–0 Antonio AdameKO6 1980-09-27 The Forum, Inglewood
Win8–0 Antonio AdameUD10 1980-06-19 U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma
Win7–0 Jamie ThomasUD10 1980-06-14 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati
Win6–0 Lander ClarkTKO6 1980-05-04 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle
Win5–0 Danny KirkTKO1 1980-03-28 U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma
Win4–0 Jose MartinezKO2 1980-03-09 Civic Center, Saint Paul
Win3–0 Ernie RabotteUD6 1980-01-26 Sports Arena, Los Angeles
Win2–0 Mike HickmanKO1 1979-11-27 Sports Arena, Los Angeles
Win1–0 Dennis MancinoUD4 1979-10-27 Sports Arena, Los AngelesProfessional debut