sonny hill

Although now beaten Sonny Hill started his career on April 1958 and has now built up a record of 19 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws. Fighting his latest fight in November 2018, Hill is looking to improve on his 5 year career to date and see just how far he can go. Between April 1958 and May 1959, Hill had his longest winning streak of 12 fights. In his 29 fights, his longest KO streak is 1 fights long.

Early Career

Setting up his pro career well and building his confidence in the pro ring, Hill became the 3rd person to take Leo Bailey the distance and claimed a PTS debut win. Hill's rise in boxing continued with 15 fights against fighters such as Archie Whitfield, Roscoe Shamblin and Clarence Alford. He had a mixed start to his career but mostly successful so far.

Sonny Hill Vs Chuck Coleman

Hill lost to Chuck Coleman in his next fight. Taking place on February 13th, 1960, Hill's career record after this fight stood at 18-1-1. Hill's first defeat came over the full distance against Chuck Coleman on February 13th, 1960. The fight went to the judges in a UD loss for Hill.

Sonny Hill Vs Clarence Alford

Hill went into his next fight against Clarence Alford on April 13th, 1960 with a career record of 18-2-1. Hill faced the first stoppage of his career against Clarence Alford in the 6th round of a 6 round fight via TKO. Hill then went on to fight 2nd person to stop Oscar Burton (Round 3 TKO) and fought Clarence Riley in his next 2 ensuring his record was 19-2-2

Sonny Hill Vs Skippy Green

Skippy Green was next in line for Hill where unfortunately, he was defeated on October 11th, 1960 taking his record to 19-3-2. Green upset Hill in a 10 round fight, stopping him in the 10th round and becoming only the 2nd person to stop Hill.

Sonny Hill Vs Cliff Murkey

Cliff Murkey was next in line for Hill where unfortunately, he was defeated on June 19th, 1961 taking his record to 19-4-2. Hill fought and was defeated by Cliff Murkey. Hill was the 2nd person to go the distance with this opponent. Fights against boxers followed taking his record to 19-5-3

Sonny Hill Vs Tommy Caldwell

Tommy Caldwell was next in line for Hill where unfortunately, he was defeated on September 20th, 1962 taking his record to 19-6-3. Hill boxing ability was put under heavy scrutiny in the Caldwell fight, a test too far for Hill as he lost via SD in a judges decision over the 6 round distance.

Latest Fight

Hill went into his next fight against Irvin Thatch on June 1st, 1963 with a career record of 19 wins. A valiant effort from Hill, but one that was out of his reach technically. The fight came to a close after the final bell in a UD loss for Hill. A setback for Hill pro journey for sure.