Arthur Williams (boxer)

Arthur James Williams (November 12, 1964 – April, 2023) was an American former professional boxer who competed between 1989 and 2010.

Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major championship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title.

Williams was knocked out in the third round in a rematch with Norris later that year.

[1][2] He won the title by ninth round TKO, however in his first defence he lost to unbeaten Vassiliy Jirov.

On June 23, 2024 Williams was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.