Max Baer vs. Benny Hill (1st meeting)

Max Baer beat Benny Hill by PTS in round 4 of 4

• Date: 1929-07-24
• Location: Arcadia Pavilion, Oakland, California, USA

Baer, substituting for Jack Linkhorn, "gave the veteran Benny Hill of Fresno a trouncing in four rounds, knocking him down for the nine count in the first and almost finishing him in the final round. Baer appeared to tire but managed to more than hold his own. He can hit and absorb punishment and with a little seasoning, he should go far." (Hayward Review))