James Bennett Williamson (born December 18, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight title in 1985.

Professional career

Williamson turned pro in 1979 after a successful amateur career and won the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1985 in a decision over Prince Mama Mohammed. He lost the title in his first defense against Dennis Andries. Although he never challenged again for another major title, he moved up to heavyweight and became a journeyman fighter, fighting until 1995, losing matches against notable heavyweights Henry Akinwande, Peter McNeeley, Jimmy Thunder, and George Foreman.

J. B. Williamson

Professional boxing record

See also

List of world light-heavyweight boxing champions

References

External links

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1956 births

Living people

Middleweight boxers

Light-heavyweight boxers

Heavyweight boxers

World light-heavyweight boxing champions

World Boxing Council champions

Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers

Sportspeople from Indianapolis

Boxers from Indiana

American male boxers

African-American boxers

United States Marines

21st-century African-American people

20th-century African-American sportspeople

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