Summary
Tommy Hicks (born June 27, 1944) is an American former light heavyweight boxer.[1]
Early life edit
Hicks was born in Lockport, New York.[1] He attended Ithaca College.[2]
Career edit
Hicks won the Buffalo Golden Gloves tournament in 1965 in the 175 Novice Division, and in 1967 won the Open 175 Division and finished third in the Nationals in Milwaukee.[2]
Hicks began boxing professionally part-time in 1967, while continuing to work as a teacher.[2] Fighting from 1967 to 1974, he won 18 fights, 10 by knockout, while losing 12, 8 by knockout, and drawing 3.[1] On October 30 1971 Hicks challenged Bob Foster (boxer) for the World Boxing Council Light Heavyweight title at Scranton Pennsylvania. Hicks was stopped in the 8th round. [3]
He was inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Tommy Hicks: Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Tommy Hicks | Buffalo Veterans Boxers Association". Ring44.com. June 27, 1944. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ "Foster Retains Share of Crown". The New York Times. October 31, 1971.