 By consistently pressing 650+ lbs raw and even touching 700+ lbs in training, Williams was without competition in his time and still is one of only 5-10 men in history who bench pressed in excess of 670 lbs officially.Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Williams was exceptionally big and strong from the start.When he was 12 years old weighing 200 pounds, he excelled in football and track and field.