FEATHERWEIGHT boxer Joseph Ignatius Murray defeated Bahamian Cornbread Williams on January 30, 1989. It was the 10th fight of Murray’s career and took place in Nassau, Bahamas.
Williams never fought again. Murray was born on May 6, 1967 and had his first professional fight in October 1987 when he KOed Keith Anthony in the first round. He won the Guyana featherweight title in December 1990 following a fourth round TKO of Lalta Narine.
Three years later, Murray produced what is regarded as the best performance of his 13-year career. The orthodox boxer became the World Boxing Council FECARBOX super featherweight champion after pounding out a points decision win over Jacobin Yoma.
Murray lost five of his last six fights, one of the defeats being a third-round TKO at the hands of an undefeated `Sugar’ Shane Mosley.
`Joey’ as Murray was affectionately called by fans, had his final bout on December 26, 2000. His record comprises 19 wins (10 KOs) and six defeats.