"Logic Behind the Leather" Who Are They: Ike Williams

Ike Williams is a former Lightweight World boxing Champion from Brunswick, Georgia. He was well known for his thunderous right hand and was named to The Ring Magazine's 100 greatest punchers list of all time as well as Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year for 1948.

During his career, Williams faced and defeated former Lightweight Champions Sammy Angott, Bob Montgomery and Beau Jack. Williams won the NBA World Title in 1945 against Juan Lurita, and held on to his crown until May 1951.

Ike Williams' career did not come without controversy, as he admitted to taking a dive against Chuck Davey, a much hyped contender for the welterweight crown. Williams accused other boxing mangers of black balling him because he wanted to manage himself. He ultimately allowed the infamous Frank "Blinky" Palermo to manage his career, whom he claimed robbed him of his purses, and in 1961, Williams testified in front of Congress on the matters of antitrust in boxing.

Williams left the boxing world with an astounding record of 125 wins, 24 losses and 5 draws. He died on September 5th, 1994, in LosAngeles, California.