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'''Ricardo Williams Jr.''' (born June 25, 1981 in [[Cincinnati, OH]]) is a professional boxer. Williams won a [[Olympic medalists in boxing|Light Welterweight Silver Medal]] at the 2000 Olympic Games, and turned pro in the following year and was immediately dubbed as a future star in the sport and the best fighter to come out of the 2000 games.
'''Ricardo Williams Jr.''' (born June 25, 1981) is an American [[professional boxer]]. Williams won a [[Olympic medalists in boxing|Light Welterweight Silver Medal]] at the 2000 Olympic Games, and turned pro in the following year and was immediately dubbed as a future star in the sport and the best fighter to come out of the 2000 games.


== Amateur career ==
== Amateur career ==
Williams began boxing at the age of eight, taking after his father, a [[Vietnam War]] veteran who had over 80 amateur bouts of his own.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/102418969/?terms=Ravea%20springs&match=1&clipping_id=112404445|title=Hill Climber|work=[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]|first=John|last=Erardi|date=February 6, 2000|access-date=November 1, 2022|page=48|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> He had a stellar amateur career. His highlights include:
Williams had a stellar amateur career. His highlights include:
*1998 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
*1998 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
*1998 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion.
*1998 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion
*1999 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
*1999 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
*Represented the United States as a Light welterweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games, winning a silver medal. His results were:
*Represented the United States as a Light welterweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games, winning a silver medal. His results were:
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**Lost to [[Mohamad Abdulaev]] (Uzbekistan) 20-27
**Lost to [[Mohamad Abdulaev]] (Uzbekistan) 20-27


==Pro career==
==Professional career==
Known as "Slicky Ricky", Williams was an extremely talented fighter with power in both fists, but quickly become known for his uninspired performances as a pro. Two years after turning pro, Williams tendency to undertrain hurt him severely, as he dropped a unanimous decision to unheralded [[Juan Valenzuela]]. The following year, fighting 11 pounds higher than when he had turned pro, Williams turned in yet another disappointing performance against journeyman [[Manning Galloway]], and lost a split decision.
Known as "Slicky Ricky", Williams was an extremely talented fighter with power in both fists, but quickly become known for his uninspired performances as a pro. Two years after turning pro, Williams tendency to undertrain hurt him severely, as he dropped a unanimous decision to unheralded Juan Valenzuela. The following year, fighting 11 pounds higher than when he had turned pro, Williams turned in yet another disappointing performance against journeyman [[Manning Galloway]], and lost a split decision.


==Troubles outside the ring==
==Troubles outside the ring==
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[[Category:Boxers at the 2000 Summer Olympics]]
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 7 March 2024

Ricardo Williams Jr.
Born
Ricardo Williams Jr.

(1981-06-25) June 25, 1981 (age 43)
Cincinnati, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSlicky Ricky
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins22
Wins by KO12
Losses3
Draws0
No contests1
Medal record
Amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney -63.5 kg
Goodwill Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 New York -63.5 kg

Ricardo Williams Jr. (born June 25, 1981) is an American professional boxer. Williams won a Light Welterweight Silver Medal at the 2000 Olympic Games, and turned pro in the following year and was immediately dubbed as a future star in the sport and the best fighter to come out of the 2000 games.

Amateur career

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Williams began boxing at the age of eight, taking after his father, a Vietnam War veteran who had over 80 amateur bouts of his own.[1] He had a stellar amateur career. His highlights include:

  • 1998 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
  • 1998 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion
  • 1999 United States Amateur Light welterweight champion
  • Represented the United States as a Light welterweight at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games, winning a silver medal. His results were:

Professional career

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Known as "Slicky Ricky", Williams was an extremely talented fighter with power in both fists, but quickly become known for his uninspired performances as a pro. Two years after turning pro, Williams tendency to undertrain hurt him severely, as he dropped a unanimous decision to unheralded Juan Valenzuela. The following year, fighting 11 pounds higher than when he had turned pro, Williams turned in yet another disappointing performance against journeyman Manning Galloway, and lost a split decision.

Troubles outside the ring

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Rather than going on to win the expected title belt, in 2005 Williams had a serious run in with the law which brought any title dreams crashing down. He was sentenced to three years in prison for his part in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine shipped to Cincinnati via FedEx. [2] This charge was a crushing blow to Cincinnati sports fans, who recently had another boxing titlist and former Olympian, Tim Austin, charged with serious crimes.

Return to boxing

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After serving 31 months of his sentence, Williams was released from prison and resumed his boxing training. He won 9 in a row, beginning with a June 2008 stoppage of Sebastian Hamel in just 91 seconds of a welterweight bout,[3] before Williams faced Carson Jones for the USBA welterweight title. Jones knocked Williams down once in the third round and twice in the fourth before the fight was waved off by referee Steve Smoger. Williams added two more wins to his record in 2012 and another in 2014 before retiring at 22–3.

References

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  1. ^ Erardi, John (February 6, 2000). "Hill Climber". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 48. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Former Olympic Medalist Sentenced on Drug Charges
  3. ^ Boxer Ricardo Williams Jr Leaves Prison and Returns to the Ring, New York Times, February 24, 2009
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