Wilbert "vampire" Johnson vs Sanderline Williams

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    True. Williams fought the better opposition overall. And he was almost impossible to score a stoppage win against.
     
    mr. magoo, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. chocolatito

    chocolatito New Member Full Member

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    Williams beat Benn IMO
     
    chocolatito, Mar 24, 2016
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I saw James toney's first meeting with sanderline Williams on TV which resulted in a draw. But it was so long ago I can't remember weather or not I agreed with the decision or anything about the fight for that matter.. But yes, Williams could take on some very good fighters and battle them on close terms.
     
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  4. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Johnson was a good fighter, nice guy it seemed too. Not everyone can be a champ or even be top tier, but Johnson had talent and could fight
     
    joebeadg, Mar 24, 2016
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  5. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Johnson was a tough cookie. Had a few fights on NBC back in the day. But my main memory of him was getting annihilated by pre Hagler John "Beast" Mugabi.
     
    Flash24, Mar 25, 2016
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  6. turnip

    turnip Boxing Addict Full Member

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    remember Williams fighting benn when he first went to the states.benn was expected to ko Williams but boxed and won on points this fight was not well received.
     
    turnip, Mar 25, 2016
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  7. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Beast on the way up. (Sat/Sun afternoon fights on ABC, CBS, and sometimes NBC......great days.)
     
    Longhhorn71, Mar 25, 2016
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  8. D9Garrard

    D9Garrard Active Member Full Member

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    Carlos Tite and Dan Snyder were a bit better than "clubfighters" to be fair. Vampire was probably not a real contender, but a "B" level fighter with skills and heart who could main event shows and sell tickets. Nothing wrong with that.
     
    D9Garrard, Mar 25, 2016
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