William L. Palms (born October 6, 1972), known as Willie Palms, is an American professional

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Amateur career

Palms had a stellar amateur career, and won the U.S. National Championships as Super Heavyweight champion in 1997.

Professional career

Palms turned pro in 1997 and won his first nine bouts, before losing a decision to Jean-Francois Bergeron in 2001. Palms evolved from amateur prospect to heavyweight journeyman, later losing a decision to

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in 2002 and Duncan Dokiwari in 2006. On July 31, 2009 he was defeated by

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by technical knockout in the 5th round and which he was down twice in the 3rd and once in the 5th before the referee stopped the fight.

Professional boxing record

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Palms, Willie 1972 births Living people Boxers from New Jersey Heavyweight boxers Sportspeople from Jersey City, New Jersey Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers American male boxers