Michael Williams Jr. (20-1, 13 KOs), a young hungry fighter from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is ready to make his own rags to riches tale.
On February 25, the 23-year-old challenges former four-division world champion Adrien Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) at The Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia, in a 10-round welterweight clash that will be broadcast live on BLK Prime PPV.
Williams Jr., trained by his father, Michael Williams Sr., and international Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., is determined to make a name for himself and prove the doubters wrong with an impressive victory. With unwavering confidence and a tremendous heart, he is ready to take on the challenge and shock the world.
Despite being considered a massive underdog, Williams Jr. is not backing down. With a strong belief in himself, Williams Jr. is approaching this fight with eager mindset. He knows this is his chance to prove the doubters wrong and make a name for himself in the boxing world.
"I'm not here to just be a body in the ring," said Williams Jr. "I'm here to show everyone what I'm capable of. I'm living a real-life Rocky moment, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I’m coming to get rid of Broner and become a household name with an impressive victory. I have nothing to lose, and I’m going shock the world.”
"I know the odds are against me, but I'm not afraid," continued Williams Jr. "Along with my father, who is an excellent coach, I have one of the best trainers in the world guiding my corner in Roy Jones Jr. I've been training for this moment my entire life. I'm ready for the challenge. I'll give it my all and leave everything in the ring."