Posted on 04/08/2013 10:05:03 AM PDT by 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.
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I remember him from the ‘80s when he fought Larry Holmes for the title. Seemed like a decent guy. RIP.
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 cant 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.
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