Mike Williams (boxer)

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Michael Anthony Williams (born June 16, 1962) is an American actor and former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2000. In the 1990 film Rocky V, he played the role of boxer Union Cane.[1]

Boxing career

Known as "Mercury", Williams turned professional in 1984 and was considered a rising prospect after winning his first 13 fights, including a win over James Tillis. In 1987, he stepped up and lost a split decision to the former champion Tim Witherspoon. The following year, he lost by TKO to Buster Douglas. In the 1990s, he lost to other notable heavyweights Alex Garcia and Corrie Sanders and retired in 2000 after a TKO loss to Lawrence Clay Bey, having won 22 and lost 6 with 14 KO.

Acting career

Williams portrayed the fictional heavyweight champion of the world Union Cane in Rocky V. In the movie, he was soundly defeated in one round by Tommy Gunn.[2] Williams also played background characters in various other films, such as A Soldier's Story, Full Metal Jacket, Another 48 Hrs., Ali, Losing Isaiah, Soldier Boyz, The Boys Club, The Replacements, A Sense of Entitlement and The Brave One. He also appeared in some TV shows, such as Homicide: Life on the Street and The F.B.I. Files.[3]

Professional boxing record

28 fights22 wins6 losses
By knockout144
By decision82
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss22–6Lawrence Clay-BeyTKO6 (10), 0:35Sep 17, 2000Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
27Loss22–5Albert StewartSD8Sep 7, 1999Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26Win22–4Gary ButlerTKO4 (6)Dec 9, 1995Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
25Loss21–4Corrie SandersKO1 (10), 2:58Mar 19, 1994Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
24Win21–3Rick HoardKO2Aug 5, 1993Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
23Loss20–3Alex GarcíaTKO5 (12), 2:14Feb 16, 1993McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.For NABF heavyweight title
22Win20–2Jimmy BillsUD8Dec 16, 1992Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
21Win19–2Elvin EvansUD6Nov 3, 1992Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
20Win18–2Juan Ramon PerezUD4Feb 25, 1992Houston, Texas, U.S.
19Win17–2Russell RiersonKO2Nov 19, 1991Houston, Texas, U.S.
18Loss16–2Buster DouglasTKO7Jun 27, 1988Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win16–1Dorcey GaymonTKO2 (10), 1:10Mar 4, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16Win15–1Art TerryUD10Feb 3, 1988Houston, Texas, U.S.
15Win14–1Leon DixonTKO2 (10), 2:53Jan 6, 1988Houston, Texas, U.S.
14Loss13–1Tim WitherspoonSD10Oct 14, 1987Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Rufus HadleyPTS10May 22, 1987Houston, Texas, U.S.
12Win12–0Ken ElliottTKO3 (10), 1:06Apr 9, 1987Houston, Texas, U.S.
11Win11–0Billy Joe ThomasTKO7 (10), 1:26Feb 12, 1987Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0James TillisTKO8 (10), 2:48Jan 8, 1987Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9Win9–0Robert ObeyKO4Dec 14, 1986Houston, Texas, U.S.
8Win8–0Tommy TaylorTKO5 (6), 1:28Oct 17, 1986Sahara Hotel and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
7Win7–0Terry ArmstrongPTS6Jul 5, 1986Conroe, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0John BarbierKO2May 2, 1986Conroe, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Carl DorseyTKO3Feb 12, 1986Houston, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Ronald TurnerUD4Aug 23, 1985Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Lorenzo BoydKO3 (6)Mar 18, 1985Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Guy RamseyUD4Mar 8, 1985Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Walter MorrisKO3Sep 13, 1984The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.

References

  1. ↑"The 'Rocky' franchise and the real fight game". Ring TV. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. ↑"LOOKING BACK AT "ROCKY V," THE MOVIE THAT NEARLY KNOCKED OUT A BELOVED FRANCHISE". Vice. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2016.- "Rocky V". The Independent. 3 March 2008. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ↑"Michael Anthony Williams". IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2017.