Ten-Count for Carl “The Truth” Williams

Boxing.com ^ | April 7, 2013 | Robert Mladinich

[EveningStar]

Former heavyweight contender Carl “The Truth” Williams passed away today after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was only 53.

During a 15-year career that spanned from 1982-1997, Williams compiled a 30-10 (21 KOs) record against the best the division had to offer.

[EveningStar]

Record at BoxRec

Wikipedia

[ScottinVA]

I remember him from the ‘80s when he fought Larry Holmes for the title. Seemed like a decent guy. RIP.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Here's a guy who never quite made it, who invested badly and ended up broke working as a security guard and whose daughter died of leukemia. He's quoted in the article as saying he was bitter and angry for a long time. But then:

“One day I had to decide if I was going to continue to be angry, or if I was going to turn the anger into a positive. I can’t do anything about the past. I have to live with what happened.”

Now there's a life lesson. Life can deal you a horrible hand and your choices can result in very bad results, but at the end of the day, holding on to anger doesn't get you anywhere.