Sonny Fredrickson

Sonny Fredrickson
Statistics
Nickname(s) Pretty Boi
Weight(s) Super lightweight
Nationality American
Born (1994-07-15) July 15, 1994
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 19
Wins 18
Wins by KO 12
Losses 1
Draws 0

Sonny Fredrickson (born July 15, 1994 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American boxer, in the super lightweight division.[1] Fredrickson is currently ranked #8 in the world by the WBA,[2] #2 by the USBA[3] and #11 by the NABO[4] in the super lightweight division. Fredrickson is the current WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight champion. [5]

Amateur career

Fredrickson had an amateur record of 120-8 (60 KO's).[6] 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.[7]

Professional career

Fredrickson has a professional record of 17-0 (11 KO's).[1] He is promoted by Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports.[8] Fredrickson trains at the Glass City Boxing Gym in Toledo with trainer Lamar Wright.[6]

On June 20, 2015 Fredrickson scored a 2nd round technical knockout over veteran Juan Santiago.[9] The bout took place on the undercard of Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith in Oakland, California at Oracle Arena.[9]

On May 13, 2017 Fredrickson defeated veteran Daniel Montoya via 6th round TKO in Ypsilanti, Michigan. [10]

November 1st, 2017 Fredrickson beat previously undefeated Placido Ramirez by third round KO to win the WBA Fedebol Super Lightweight Title in Medelin, Colombia. [11]

On January 12th, 2018 Fredrickson lost by a TKO to undefeated Shojahon Ergashev at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. [12]

Philanthropy

Fredrickson plays an active role in community projects in his hometown of Toledo; including donating his time to a local food bank.[13] On October 11, 2014 Fredrickson participated in a taco eating contest at a Toledo restaurant to raise money for local charities. [14] Fredrickson has also donated time and money to Ronald McDonald House is his native Toledo.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sonny Fredrickson". Boxrec.com. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  2. ↑ "World Boxing Association Ranking – World Boxing Association". Wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  3. ↑ "IBF Ratings". Ibfusbaregistration.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  4. ↑ "NABO November Rankings". wboboxing.com. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
  5. ↑ "Sonny Fredrickson Wins First Title In Medellin, WBA Fedebol". RoundByRoundBoxing.com. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Fredrickson Ready For His Coming Out Party on BET". The Ring. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sonny Fredrickson - profile". Boxrec.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Roc Nation Sports Signs 6 New Boxers". sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Fredrickson gets off canvas for latest win". pro-boxingfans.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  10. ↑ Slivka, Steve. "Fredrickson TKOs opponent in Ypsilanti bout". 13abc.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  11. ↑ Boxrec.com http://boxrec.com/en/event/759599. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ↑ Boxingscene.com http://www.boxingscene.com/shohjahon-ergashev-vs-sonny-fredrickson-on-shobox-jan-12--123359. Retrieved December 12, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ "Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank". WTOL.
  14. ↑ "Toledo's Fredrickson Joins Local Celebs in Taco Eating Contest". Risefights.net. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  15. ↑ WTOL Staff. "Local athlete teams up with the Ronald McDonald House - Toledo News". Wtol.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
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