Holman Williams
Holman Williams | |
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Williams (left) with Joe Louis (right), circa 1943 | |
| Born | January 30, 1915 |
| Died | July 15, 1967 (aged 49) |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 189 |
| Wins | 146 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 31 |
| Draws | 11 |
| No contests | 1 |
Holman Williams (January 30, 1915 in Pensacola, Florida – July 15, 1967) was a world welterweight and middleweight boxing contender. Williams is a member of the infamous Murderers' Row, a group of highly skilled black fighters who were never able to get a world title shot.