DaVarryl Williamson
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DaVarryl Williamson | |
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Born | DaVarryl Jerome Williamson |
Nationality | American |
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 33 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 0 |
DaVarryl Jerome Williamson is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. He has a current professional record of 26-6, with 22 knockouts.
Background
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Williamson was raised in poverty in inner city Washington D.C.. He was born to a mother addicted to drugs and a criminal father. He spent his youth moving between foster homes and between schools until his father chose to resume contact at the age of 11.
Professional career
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Williamson had a title shot against IBF Heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in 2005. Byrd outpointed Williamson by unanimous decision. Following the fight it was revealed Williamson had postponed elbow surgery.
Williamson returned with a second round knockout of Cerrone Fox on 9/18/08 at the Centro de Convenciones Figali in Panama City, Panama.
Williamson stopped Carl Davis in August 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. Davis was game, but Williamson sent him to the mat with a sweeping left hook in the fourth round. Davis took a knee early in the fifth following another right hand, before being floored with a picture-perfect right that caused the referee to halt the bout at 2:52 of the fifth round.
Williamson fought Ray Austin on October 31, 2009. In what was billed as a WBC Title Eliminator bout, Williamson was defeated by fourth round technical knockout after being sent to the canvas by Austin. Williamson got up, but the referee stopped it.
Career highlights
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Amateur
1996 Olympic Trials Heavyweight
- Defeated Harold Sconiers ko 1
- Defeated David Washington ko
- Lost to Nate Jones on points
1996 Challengers Olympics Heavyweight
- Defeated Lamon Brewster on points
1996 Olympics Heavyweight Box-Offs
- Lost to Nate Jones on points
1997 United States Heavyweight Championships
- Defeated James Jackson ko 1
- Defeated Terry Smith ko 2
- Defeated Calvin Brock ko 3
1997 World Championships in Budapest (Heavyweight)
- Defeated Garth da Silva (N-Z) on points
- Lost to Mark Simmons] (Can) on points
1998 Tournament in Tampere, Finland (Heavyweight)
- Defeated Kai Brankarr (Fin) tko 1
1998 United States Heavyweight Championships
- Defeated Sam Sleezer tko 2
- Defeated Kevin Montly ko 1
- Defeated Stanley Mc Clain ko 3
- Defeated Calvin Brock on points
1998 Goodwill Games (Heavyweight)
- Defeated Mocerino ko 1
- Defeated Kshinin ko 2
- Lost to Félix Savón (Cub) ko 1
1999: United States Heavyweight Championships
- Defeated Sifou Sua ko 4
- Lost to Jason Estrada on points
1999: Golden Gloves (Heavyweight)
- Defeated Devin Vargas ko
- Defeated Patrick Nuwamu ko
- Defeated Jason Estrada on points
- Defeated Jeremiah Muhammad ko 2
- Defeated Michael Bennett (boxer) ko 2
1999 Multi-National Tournament in Liverpool, England (Heavyweight:)
- Defeated Kevin Evans (Gal) tko
- Lost to Garth Da Silva (N-Z) on points
2000 Olympic Trials Heavyweight
- Defeated Anthony Stewart points
- Defeated Mike Kirkman points
- Lost to Michael Bennett (boxer) points
2000 Challengers Round Olympic Trials Heavyweight
- Lost to Malik Scott points
Accolades
- Former NABF & WBO Latino American Heavyweight Champion. Ranked as high as #10 by the WBC, #6 by the WBO & #8 by the IBF.
- National Golden Gloves Champion - 1996, 1999
- United States National Heavyweight Champion – 1996 through 1998 (1st and only Heavyweight to ever accomplish this feat)
- 10-Time National Amateur Boxing Champion
- Goodwill Games Silver Medalist - 1998
- U.S. Olympic Team - First Alternate - 1996
- U.S. Olympic Festival Champion - 1995
- American Boxing Classic Champion - 1995, 1996, 1999
- National Police Athletic League Champion - 1999
- Amateur Record: 120-17-1, 103 KO’s (88% KO rate)
- His professional opponents have a combined record of 337-150-6
Education
- Masters of Arts, Administrative Services - 1998 - Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science, Recreation - 1993 - Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
Professional boxing record
References
External links
- DaVarryl Williamson's Website
- Boxing record for DaVarryl Williamson from BoxRec (registration required)