Virgil Hill

Virgil Hill is an American former professional boxer and two-division world champion, recognized for his decorated amateur career and multiple world titles in the light-heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. After earning a silver medal in the middleweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Virgil Hill solidified his amateur prowess by winning the 1984 National Golden Gloves championship at middleweight, compiling an impressive amateur record of 288 wins and 11 losses. Hill launched his professional boxing career in November 1984, debuting with a second-round TKO victory at Madison Square Garden. His ascent through the light-heavyweight ranks was swift, culminating in September 1987 when, with an undefeated 18-0 record, he challenged Leslie Stewart for the WBA light-heavyweight title.

Hill’s illustrious professional career concluded with a formidable record of 51 wins, including 24 by knockout, against only 7 losses, cementing his status as a decorated two-division world champion. In recognition of his profound contributions and distinguished career in boxing, Virgil Hill was formally inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013. His legacy remains that of a highly successful and enduring figure in professional boxing, marked by multiple world titles, significant unification bouts, and an esteemed amateur background.