Sonny Leonard Fredrickson (born July 15, 1994) is an American professional boxer who held the IBF-USBA light welterweight title from 2018 to 2019.
Sonny Fredrickson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1994 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Pretty Boi |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 6 |
Amateur career
editFredrickson had an amateur record of 120-8 (60 KO's).[1] Highlights of his amateur career include a 2013 National PAL Bronze Medal (141 lbs), a final eight appearance in the 2013 National Golden Gloves, five Toledo Golden Gloves Championships and two Ohio State Junior Olympics Championships.[2]
Professional career
editFredrickson trains at the Glass City Boxing Gym in Toledo with trainer Lamar Wright.[1]
On June 20, 2015 Fredrickson scored a 2nd round technical knockout over veteran Juan Santiago.[3] The bout took place on the undercard of Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith in Oakland, California at Oracle Arena.[3]
On May 13, 2017 Fredrickson defeated veteran Daniel Montoya via 6th round TKO in Ypsilanti, Michigan.[4]
November 1, 2017 Fredrickson beat previously undefeated Placido Ramirez by third round KO to win the WBA Fedebol light welterweight Title in Medellin, Colombia.[5]
On January 12, 2018 Fredrickson lost by a TKO to undefeated Shojahon Ergashev at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.[6]
On November 1, 2018 Fredrickson defeated Manuel Mendez via unanimous decision to capture the IBF-USBA light welterweight title.[7]
Personal life
editOn October 11, 2014 Fredrickson participated in a taco eating contest at a Toledo restaurant to raise money for local charities.[8] In December 2015, he donated his time to a local food bank,[9] and in June 2017 he donated time and money to Ronald McDonald House in his native Toledo.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Fredrickson Ready For His Coming Out Party on BET". The Ring. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Sonny Fredrickson - profile". Boxrec.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Fredrickson gets off canvas for latest win". pro-boxingfans.com. 2015-06-25. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Slivka, Steve (14 May 2017). "Fredrickson TKOs opponent in Ypsilanti bout". 13abc.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ "BoxRec: Event". Boxrec.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Shohjahon Ergashev vs. Sonny Fredrickson on ShoBox, Jan. 12". Boxingscene.com. 12 December 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "BoxRec: Event". Boxrec.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ "Toledo's Fredrickson Joins Local Celebs in Taco Eating Contest". Risefights.net. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ "Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank". WTOL. 18 December 2015.
- ^ WTOL Staff (3 June 2017). "Local athlete teams up with the Ronald McDonald House - Toledo News". Wtol.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Sonny Fredrickson from BoxRec (registration required)
- Roc Nation Profile