Sonny Fredrickson
Sonny Fredrickson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1994 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Pretty Boi |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super lightweight |
| 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
- ^ a b "Sonny Fredrickson". Boxrec.com. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ "World Boxing Association Ranking – World Boxing Association". Wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "IBF Ratings". Ibfusbaregistration.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ "NABO November Rankings". wboboxing.com. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
- ^ "Sonny Fredrickson Wins First Title In Medellin, WBA Fedebol". RoundByRoundBoxing.com. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Roc Nation Sports Signs 6 New Boxers". sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Fredrickson gets off canvas for latest win". pro-boxingfans.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Slivka, Steve. "Fredrickson TKOs opponent in Ypsilanti bout". 13abc.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ Boxrec.com http://boxrec.com/en/event/759599. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Boxingscene.com http://www.boxingscene.com/shohjahon-ergashev-vs-sonny-fredrickson-on-shobox-jan-12--123359. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Boxers Distribute Food at Toledo Segate Food Bank". WTOL.
- ^ "Toledo's Fredrickson Joins Local Celebs in Taco Eating Contest". Risefights.net. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ WTOL Staff. "Local athlete teams up with the Ronald McDonald House - Toledo News". Wtol.com. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
External links
- Boxing record for Sonny Fredrickson from BoxRec (registration required)
- Roc Nation Profile