AS VEGAS (April 7, 2006) – Caribbean heavyweight champion Sherman “The Caribbean Tank” Williams (29-10-2, 16 KOs) added the NBA World title belt to his display case with a sensational third-round TKO of veteran “Dangerous” David Washington (15-9, 9 KOs) last Friday night at the new Ybor City Multi Fight Complex in Tampa, Florida..
Williams put Washington, also known as David N’ail, to sleep with a picture perfect right hook that landed right on the button. Referee Tommy Kimmons immediately halted the match at 1:51 of the third round. “I knew it as soon as it connected,” Williams talked about his knockout punch of the late replacement. “I got that feeling as soon as I hit him on the chin. He was in retreat, trying to get away from me, when I caught him with a right hook. I knew I’d get him after dropping him earlier with a body shot.
“I didn’t know he was a southpaw until I stepped in the ring, so it was a moral victory, making adjustments and executing. I felt great. My conditioning was really good. I had to come up with a new game plan in the ring, but I was confident in my shape and conditioning.”
Williams, now rated No. 38 by the World Boxing Council, plans on staying busy and positioning himself for a major world title shot. “The main thing is activity,” Sherman added. “I’m looking to stay busy get all of the rust off and stepping it up a little. I want to get in the heavyweight mix. People are complaining that there are no exciting world heavyweight champions. I will continue to work hard and let my promoter, Silverhawk Boxing, get me in position for a world title fight. Styles make fights and I’m confident in my ability to beat one of the champions in the next 12 months. I will upset one of these guys.”
Williams is promoted by Silverhawk Boxing, managed by Rider Boxing, and trained by Buddy McGirt.