Louisiana’s Mr Boxing, Beau Williford passes.

This past Wednesday saw a sad day, as the highly respected and accomplished former trainer, Manager Beau Williford died at his home in Lafayette Louisiana after a battle with lung cancer aged 69.. Beau was a decent heavyweight with a record of 4-4 (3 Ko’s) back in the 1970s.. Beau served as sparring partner for many noted fighters including as short spell with with Muhammad Ali.. Williford faced only one notable opponent in his 4th outing in 1976 when he lost via Tko to former world title challenger Ron Stander in Oklahoma.. Beau began to train fighters in 1977, establishing the Ragin’ Cajun Boxing club in Lafayette and directing Jason Papillion and Deirdre Gogarty to world championship fights.. Beau also had a hand in steering the early career of former IBF cruiserweight champion Glenn McCrory and Managed Heavyweight James Tillis all the way to the heavyweight championship.. Those closest to Beau would remember his colourful descriptive self styled quotes, affectionately referring to himself as The Boss with the Hot Sauce, The man with The Plan and the Hard Working Handsome Beau.. RIP Mr Williford..