His career for the most part was entertaining and unpredictable. You never knew which Danny Williams would turn up both physically and mentally.
His career had highs and lows and he fought some quality opposition. The man had alot of heart as his shoulder injury against Potter proved - Danny kept fighting on and won. (Vitali Klitschko quit with a lesser injury against Chris Byrd)
Danny had a very good skills base and showed it more early on in his career but later relied on power.
When he lost to Sinan Samil Sam in 2003 I thought he was done then - but it was just another erratic night for Williams. His next fight against Aussie Bob Mirovic summed him up - he let Mirovic beat up on him for 3 rounds and then in the 4th came to life and with fast hands took the big Aussie journeyman out. He fell asleep a few times against Michael Sprott to sleepwalk to points loses against an inferior opponent.
He took an ass whooping from Vitali Klitschko similar to the one he suffered against Sam.
Even in his twighlight he had a mini European tour and taught lessons to prospects Platov and Airich - both very good fights.
Wins over Audley Harrison, Matt Skelton, Kali Meehan and the shot Mike Tyson are the biggest wins in his career. But intruth if the man had the mindset to be more dedicated then he could have done alot more - he seemed his own worse enemy at times admitting that he never knew "Which Danny Williams will turn up"
Now the punch resistance has finally deserted him - though we have thought that in the past.
Thanks for the memories 'Danny Boy' and good luck in your retirement.


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