Arthur James Williams (born November 12, 1964) is an American former

professional boxer Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional bouts are supervised by a regulatory autho ...

who competed between 1989 and 2010. He held the

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cruiserweight title from 1998 to 1999 and challenged twice for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1994.

Professional career

Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major

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ship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to

Orlin Norris Orlin Levance Norris (born October 4, 1965) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2005. He held the WBA cruiserweight title from 1993 to 1995. As an amateur, he won the National Golden Gloves title. He is the brothe ...

for the

World Boxing Association The World Boxing Association (WBA), formerly known as the National Boxing Association (NBA), is the oldest and one of four major organizations which sanction professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxi ...

Cruiserweight Title. Williams was

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in the third round in a rematch with Norris later that year. It was not until 1998 that Williams got another shot at a

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, a 1998 bout with

Imamu Mayfield Imamu Amiri Mayfield (born April 19, 1972) is an American professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2008, and 2016 to 2017. Career Mayfield turned pro in 1994 and was a popular local fighter known for being on boxing cards in various New Jers ...

for the

International Boxing Federation The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is one of four major organizations recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) which sanctions professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Counci ...

Cruiserweight Title.

Professional boxing record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Arthur 1964 births Living people Boxers from Florida American male boxers African-American boxers 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople Sportspeople from Pensacola, Florida Cruiserweight boxers World cruiserweight boxing champions International Boxing Federation champions

Professional career

Professional boxing record

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