DaVarryl Williamson
DaVarryl Williamson | |
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Born | DaVarryl Jerome Williamson July 25, 1968 (age 55) Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 35 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 0 |
DaVarryl Jerome Williamson (born July 25, 1968)[3] is an American former professional boxer. A highly-touted amateur, he challenged once for the IBF world heavyweight title in 2005.
Early and personal life
Williamson was raised in
He is married to Jennifer Williamson.[4]
Boxing career
Amateur career
Williamson started boxing as an amateur at the age of 25.
Highlights
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 TKO 1
- Defeated Stanley McClain 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
Professional career
Williamson made his professional debut in 2000 at the age of 32.[5] He won his first eighteen fights out of 19, with 16 of them by knockout (KO) inside the first five rounds[6] before facing another undefeated hard-hitting heavyweight Joe Mesi. In the opening minute, Mesi hit Williamson with a right-left combination, unleashing a barrage of punches which ultimately put Williamson down. Davarryl was not able to get up at the count of ten, declaring Mesi the winner by first-round KO.[7]
Afterwards, Williamson defeated Kendrick Releford by fifth-round TKO and Cuban contender
Just one month after the bout, Williamson defeated former world champion, 39-year old
Following the loss, Williamson won two fights, beating journeyman Maurice Wheeler and undefeated prospect
Professional boxing record
Accolades
- Williamson was inducted to Colorado Hall of Fame 2022[14]
- National Golden Gloves Champion - 1996, 1999
- United States national amateur heavyweight champion – 1996, 1997, 1998 (first and only heavyweight to win the championships three times in a row)
- 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 LeagueChampion - 1999
- His professional opponents have a combined record of 337–150–6
References
- ^ a b c d e f "A Touch of Sleep". 5280.com. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Perhaps the most stinging blow suffered by Davarryl Williams". AP News. March 13, 1997. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b "DaVarryl Williamson". BoxRec.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
- ^ "Storytelling Series | City of Englewood, Colorado". www.englewoodco.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ a b c d e f "BoxRec: Davarryl Williamson". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout: Joe Mesi vs Davarryl Williamson". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Joe Mesi vs Davarryl Williamson 2/3". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout: Wladimir Klitschko v DaVarryl Williamson". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Klitschko wins split decision after head butt". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "BoxRec: Oliver McCall". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Saturday, 1 October 2005: Reno Events Center, Reno, Nevada, USA". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Byrd Wins Snoozer over Williamson". ESPN. 2 October 2005. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Ray Austin vs. Davarryl Williamson". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "COLORADO SPORTS HALL OF FAME TO INDUCT SIX NEW MEMBERS McCaffrey, Callan, Williams Headline Class of 2022". International Sports Heritage Association. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
External links
- DaVarryl Williamson's TOS Boxing Gym
- Boxing record for DaVarryl Williamson from BoxRec (registration required)