Ashley Williams (boxer)

Ashley Williams (born 2 June 1991) is a Welsh professional boxer, fighting in the 49 kg Light flyweight category.

Williams, a professional soldier, holding the rank of Lance Corporal in the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, he trains with the GB Army team.

[4] In 2013 Williams was again selected by the Welsh Amateur Boxing Association to again represent Wales in the 49 kg category at the Popenchenko Memorial tournament in Moscow.

[6] In May 2014 Williams was named as the light flyweight entry for the Wales boxing team for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Williams was also chosen as the squad captain for the team, despite the initial line-up of eleven fighters including a defending Commonwealth champion (Sean McGoldrick) and Olympic silver medalist (Fred Evans).