Sonny Fredrickson Explained

Sonny Fredrickson
Nickname:Pretty Boi
Weight:Light welterweight
Height:6 ft 1 in
Reach:76 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:15 July 1994
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:27
Wins:21
Ko:14
Losses:6

Sonny Leonard Fredrickson (born July 15, 1994) is an American professional boxer who held the IBF-USBA light welterweight title from 2018 to 2019.

Amateur career

Fredrickson 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

Fredrickson 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

On 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fredrickson Ready For His Coming Out Party on BET. The Ring. January 29, 2016.
  2. Web site: Sonny Fredrickson - profile. Boxrec.com. January 29, 2016.
  3. Web site: Fredrickson gets off canvas for latest win. pro-boxingfans.com. January 30, 2016. 2015-06-25.
  4. Web site: Fredrickson TKOs opponent in Ypsilanti bout. Steve. Slivka. 13abc.com. 14 May 2017 . 2017-06-24.
  5. Web site: BoxRec: Event. Boxrec.com. October 30, 2017.
  6. Web site: Shohjahon Ergashev vs. Sonny Fredrickson on ShoBox, Jan. 12. Boxingscene.com. December 12, 2017. 12 December 2017 .
  7. Web site: BoxRec: Event. Boxrec.com. November 6, 2018.
  8. Web site: Toledo's Fredrickson Joins Local Celebs in Taco Eating Contest. Risefights.net. 2017-06-24.
  9. Web site: Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank. 18 December 2015 . WTOL.
  10. Web site: WTOL Staff . Local athlete teams up with the Ronald McDonald House - Toledo News . Wtol.com . 3 June 2017. 2017-06-24.