Johnny Hill (Philippines)

Name: Johnny Hill
Hometown: Cavite, Philippines
Birthplace: Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Height: 163cm
Pro Boxer: Record


Hill was half African-American (from his father) and half Filipino (from his mother.) His first manager in the Philippines was John Elam. In the United States, his managers included Frank Churchill & Joe Waterman.

Hill had a brother, Jimmy Hill, who also fought in the United States and the Philippines.

This is a brief biographical sketch of Hill, written by Tan Wee Eng of Singapore:

"Johnny Hill, born of American Negro father and Filipino mother, was triple Orient champion- beat Clever Sencio, Tenebro Santos, and Kid Moro for the bantam, feather, and lightweight crowns respectively. Before that he fought in Shanghai. (He was a) stablemate of Speedy Dado, Ignacio Fernandez under Frank Churchill. (He) fought all over on Uncle Sam's shores. (He was) once regarded as one of the beat Filipino fighters that ever invaded US. However, the city lights and lack of proper training told its tale. Had 30 US bouts with 25 victories. Had a few bouts on his return to the Philippines. Then the physical aches and pains came. Down and out financially, he had to beg in the streets in his hometown. In the 1950s (he) was a beneficiary of the Philippines Sportswriters Association."