Danny Williams

January 4, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

Danny Williams
Full Name Danny Williams
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Jul 13, 1973(1973-07-13)
Age 51
Birthplace England
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Cancer

Danny Williams Biography

Name Danny Williams
Birthday Jul 13
Birth Year 1973
Place Of Birth England
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Cancer
Children(s) Nubiah Williams

Danny Williams is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on July 13, 1973 in England, England, United Kingdom. 2-time British Heavyweight Champion, and 2-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion.

He wad defeated via technical knockout by Englishman Audley Harrison on December 9, 2006.

As an amateur boxing out of the famous Lynn AC boxing gym in SE London, Williams learned his trade quickly, often sparring with the likes of clubmates Henry Akinwande and Derek Angol. In 1991 Williams won the PLA tournament and won a gold medal in Sardinia multi-nation tournament and a gold medal in the Greek multi-nations tournament. In the Finland multi-nations in 1992 he won a bronze medal.

Tammer tournament, Tampere, Finland, October 1992:

Both his parents are from the island of Jamaica.

Danny Williams Net Worth

Net Worth $180 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

Danny Williams is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Danny Williams 's net worth $180 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He won gold medals at Sardinian and Greek multination tournaments as an amateur.

He converted from Christianity to Islam after a revelatory trip to Turkey.

Daniel Peter Williams (born 13 July 1973) is a British professional boxer. He has challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title against Vitali Klitschko in

  1. At regional level he has held multiple heavyweight titles, including the Commonwealth title twice between 1999 and 2006; the British title twice between 2000 and 2010; and challenged once for the European title in 2003. As an amateur, he won bronze medals at the 1993 European Championships and 1994 Commonwealth Games. Williams is best known for scoring an upset knockout victory against Mike Tyson in 2004.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6′ 2″

Danny Williams height 6′ 2″ Danny weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Danny Williams Dating?

According to our records, Danny Williams is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Danny Williams’s is not dating anyone.

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Williams turned pro in 1995 knocking out Vance Ideans in two rounds. He fought routinely on Frank Warren undercards and compiled a 15–0 (12 knockouts) record. He is currently managed by London promoter Michael Helliet and is trained by Jim McDonagh. He took his first big step up in April 1999 to challenge Julius Francis for his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. A hot favourite, Williams lost in a points decision to the 34-year-old veteran.

Facts & Trivia

Danny Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Danny Williams celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.

In 2000 Williams put together four knockouts before fighting Mark Potter for the Commonwealth title and the vacant British title. In an extremely dramatic fight, Williams suffered a dislocated right arm, yet very bravely fought on with one arm over two rounds before knocking Potter out with a left uppercut.

What happened to Danny Williams Boxer?

In 2018, Williams was stopped by Scottish lightweight Lee McAllister despite having a four-stone weight advantage in the fight. He told Boxing News after the fight: “I have wanted to retire for a long time but this is the end.

What happened to Danny Williams shoulder?

Williams knocked out Mark Potter at the Wembley Conference Centre on this very day in 2000 with a vicious left uppercut to the jaw with his right ram hanging limply by his side. His right shoulder was dislocated during the bout and it seemed as though defeat was inevitable and just moments away on several occasions.

How old is Danny Williams Boxer?

48 years (July 13, 1973)

Did Danny beat Mike Tyson?

At the Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, Williams defeated Tyson by knockout at 2:51 of the fourth round.

Did Danny Williams sing Moon River?

Danny Williams, who has died of cancer aged 63, was a South African-born singer whose ethereal version of the film theme Moon River topped the UK charts at Christmas 1961 and has remained an easy listening favourite ever since.

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