Ike Williams

Within the recorded range there are 157 bouts between 1940 and 1955, about one every 1.2 months. 61 of the 128 wins came inside the distance, 6 of them in the first round. Of the 24 losses, 6 came inside the distance and 18 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2315, in 1950; it stands at 2072 now. The best win came against Beau Jack in 1948, who was rated 2522 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 7 times. The loss to Jimmy Carter in 1951 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was flat.