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Cleveland Williams
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Born
June 30
,
1933
·
Griffin, Georgia, USA
Died
September 3
,
1999
·
Houston, Texas, USA
(car accident)
Nickname
Big Cat
Height
6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Mini Bio
Cleveland Williams was born on June 30, 1933 in Griffin, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for
America's Musical Theater (1985)
,
Wednesday Night Fights (1955)
and
ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
. He was married to Irene. He died on September 3, 1999 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Family
Spouse
Irene
(? - September 3, 1999) (his death, 1 child)
Children
Reuben Williams
Trivia
Compiled a professional record of 78-13-1 with 58 knockout wins.
Defeated his last three opponents before retiring in 1973.
Defeated world 10-ten rated heavyweight contenders Alex Miteff, Ernie Terrell, Alonzo Johnson, Billy Daniels, Young Jack Johnson. and Roger Rischer.
In 1964 was shot by a Houston, Texas police officer during a traffic stop; lost the function of one kidney as a result.
Knocked out twice by future heavyweight king Sonny Liston.
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