Dave Hilton

Dave Hilton usually refers to Dave Hilton Jr., a Canadian former professional boxer from Port Credit, Ontario, who won the WBC super-middleweight title in 2000.

Dave Hilton Jr. was a Canadian professional boxer from Port Credit, Ontario. He won the WBC super-middleweight title in December 2000. He was part of the Hilton boxing family, which included his father Dave Hilton Sr. and brothers Matthew, Alex, and Stewart.

Early life and family

Dave Hilton Jr. was born in Port Credit, Ontario, in 1963. He came from the Hilton boxing family, which included his father, Dave Hilton Sr., and his brothers Matthew, Alex, and Stewart.

Professional boxing career

Hilton built a record of 41 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 26 knockouts. His best-known victory came in December 2000, when he defeated Dingaan Thobela to win the WBC super-middleweight title.

Title reign and later career

Hilton’s world-title reign was brief, and his title was later stripped following his criminal conviction. Sources describe his career as one of the most prominent in Quebec boxing during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Legal issues

Hilton was convicted in 2001 of sexual offences involving two young girls and sentenced to prison. He was later released after serving part of his sentence.