Virgil Hill Net Worth
Virgil Hill hails from Missouri and is one of the world’s best-known boxers. He won silver at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Middleweight division as a middleweight before going on to become multiple world champion in both light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions.
Hill held onto his world title for 18 fights before losing it to Thomas Hearns in 1991. A year later, however, Hill regained it and successfully defended it ten times before finally succumbing in 1993 to injury and relinquishing it to Roberto Duran.
Early Life and Education
Virgil Hill was born January 18th 1964 in Clinton Missouri. He is an American professional boxer known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his craft, along with charity works and community leadership. He holds five world championship belts.
After winning an Olympic silver medal as an amateur boxer at 1984, Hill turned professional. Soon thereafter he quickly established himself in his sport, winning 18 fights before losing it all against Thomas Hearns in 1991.
Hill made sure to honor his North Dakota roots throughout his 31-year professional career, often holding many bouts in North Dakota and often wearing traditional Native headdresses in his bouts.
Professional Career
Hill turned professional after winning the 1984 US Golden Gloves Silver Medal in Middleweight at the Olympics and made his professional debut in Madison Square Garden alongside several Olympic gold medalists. Hill won his first 19 fights before defeating Leslie Stewart to capture WBA light heavyweight championship.
He would go on to defend the crown ten times, including victories over Bobby Czyz, James Kinchen, Frank Tate, Lou Del Valle and Henry Maske – though finally losing it to Thomas Hearns in 1991.
Hill’s fights attracted thousands of North Dakotans from Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot. He was known for bringing North Dakota state flags into the ring while wearing his tribal headdress to display his Native American roots. Hill continued fighting until 2007, ultimately retiring at 51 years old.
Achievement and Honors
Virgil Hill, winner of silver in middleweight at the 1984 Olympic Games and five-time world champion who held titles both light heavyweight and cruiserweight classes respectively, has been honored with North Dakota’s highest citizen honor – Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award from Governor Doug Burgum.
Hill amassed 51 victories against 7 losses with 20 world title defenses over his professional career, defeating notable competitors like Leslie Stewart, Adolpho Washington, Donny Lalond and Bobby Czyz (his 1984 US Olympic teammate Frank Tate was one). Furthermore, European world champions Henry Maske and Fabrice Tiozzo twice fell before him.
Hill represented North Dakota and its Native American heritage with pride during his career, drawing thousands of fans from Bismarck, Grand Forks, Fargo and beyond to his fights in Bismarck, Grand Forks and Fargo alone.
Personal Life
Hill is not only known for his success in the ring; he is an advocate for youth sports development and supports organizations dedicated to anti-bullying efforts, veteran assistance services and cultural preservation. Hill serves as an inspiring role model to North Dakotans while having close ties with his native MHA Nation.
Hill fought one final bout in 2015 against Jimmy Campbell and ended his career with an impressive 51-7 record and 24 knockouts. Prior to retiring, he wanted one last fight as an opportunity to thank those who supported him throughout his life.
He entered the ring carrying the North Dakota state flag and donned traditional tribal headdress to fight. He often credits North Dakota as having instilled positive core values and an exceptional work ethic within him.
Net Worth
Hill has built her net worth through various ventures and business partnerships, property holdings and brand endorsement deals that have all contributed to her wealth and influence.
Hill is well known for his charitable endeavors, such as initiating scholarships for Native American athletes and advocating for veterans’ assistance and cultural preservation. These efforts have gained him wide respect amongst his audience – which likely contributed to its expansion.
Hill was recently honored with the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award as part of North Dakota’s highest civic honor, an accolade which honors citizens with outstanding citizenship in North Dakota. Hill fought throughout his 31-year professional career – most often competing in North Dakota where nearly half his title matches were held.
