Cleveland Williams: The Forgotten American Heavyweight

Cleveland Williams was a prominent American heavyweight boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport of the mid-20th century. Williams was born on June 4, 1933 in Griffin, Georgia. He grew up in poverty and turned to boxing to escape difficult circumstances. Standing an impressive 6ft 3in tall and possessing enormous punching power, he quickly rose through the ranks of the boxing world, earning the nickname "Big Cat" for his agility and ferocity in the ring.
Williams began his professional boxing career in 1951 and attracted attention with his lightning-fast knockouts. His powerful right hand combined with lightning-fast reflexes made him a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, Williams achieved impressive results, racking up wins and earning a shot at the heavyweight title. One of Williams' most memorable fights came against Sonny Liston in 1959. Although he ultimately lost the fight, Williams showed remarkable resilience, enduring punishment from Liston's relentless attacks before than the referee stopped the match in the third round. Despite the defeat, Williams' courage and determination in the face of adversity earned him widespread respect in the boxing community., famous millionaires,

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I don't think Ali was ever better than in his fight with Williams.