Before the fourth round could, the start the fight was stopped and rule a no-contest.
Holyfield didn’t protest the decision.
"I understood what he was doing.
"He was warned several times in that short amount of time.
"I’ll just have to make an adjustment," Holyfield said.
"I’ve had 11 setbacks (counting Saturday’s no-contest) but I don’t quit.
The capacity crowd rose to its feet in the third round when Williams resumed his attack.
Holyfield staggered into the ropes and nearly went to the canvas, but was able to regain his balance.
Holyfield’s next scheduled fight is in Denmark on March 5 against Brian Neilsen.
