Carl 'The Truth' Williams

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by kieron, Feb 6, 2009.


  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Indeed,

    Williams could not even stand in the same room with a man who had a good left hook, without having an allergic reaction..
     
  2. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Carl had a great jab, nice movement, but that chin was the one thing that always hurt him.I could see him beating a Thomas, Page on a bad night, or maybe even Tubbs, but anyone with good power had him.
     
  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Have we heard the obligatory "He would rule the division today" statement yet?
     
  4. HomicideHenry

    HomicideHenry Many Talents, No Successes Full Member

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    Carl 'The Truth' Williams, for me at least, will be best remembered as being later spoofed on the brilliant television show IN LIVING COLOR, with Jamie Foxx playing Carl 'The Tooth' Williams.
     
  5. ThinBlack

    ThinBlack Boxing Addict banned

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    Carl was a nice fighter, somewhat overrated speed, great reach, but there was certain intangibles that always would hurt him.Probably should've stayed in the amateurs longer, but may have run into a roadblock if he had to face Biggs.Had no business losing to Weaver, his chin hurt him.
     
  6. Bonecrusher

    Bonecrusher Lineal Champion Full Member

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    I still remember him taking apart a young Bert Cooper after Cooper had looked so impressive destroying Willie Dewitt.. Carl's chin clearly was his weakness.. Someone mentioned the fight vs Witherspoon if memory serves Carl got screwed there, seems like I remember it being a bad decision.. I also remember it being a terribly boring fight.. I feel as though Carl for sure could have been a "belt holder" had he been matched against the right guy his problem was he fought Holmes and then Tyson.. The Holmes fight was super close though..
     
  7. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    his fight with Holmes overrrated him a bit. Then fights after he didn't come close to the expectations he set on giving Larry a good fight.
     
  8. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have seen a video of him handling a very young Tyson somewhere, theres a clip of it below


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzUqYUPOX3g[/ame]