Cleveland Williams, how good was he?

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    That was the difference between them.Williams resume is a bit thin on quality wins but was that his fault? I can't imagine many were queuing up to fight him.
     
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  2. Mendoza

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    Williams was a big man and a puncher in a time with few. His main problem was he had the durability issues, and simply could not take a punch. His heart though was very good.

    His resume of top wins is very thin.
     
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  3. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liston's famous quote: "Williams can hit as hard as I can; but he can't take it as well as I can".
    (Liston respected Williams....and actually refereed one or two of Cleve's fights.
     
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