Sonny Fredrickson

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
Statistics
Nickname(s)Pretty Boi
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1994-07-15) July 15, 1994
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO14
Losses3

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]

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