Ken Hill receives Man Of The Year Award.

The Ohio State Former Boxers & Associates,Inc. is honoring Ken Hill as the Man of The Year for his lifelong devotion to the sport of boxing. Hill started his love for boxing as a young boy. His father took him to many boxing events and matches. They especially liked to watch the Giachetti brothers, Richard and Bobby, since his father knew them since they were young. Hill had numerous street fights before finding a local gym sponsored by the Police Athletic League with trainer Jim Kelly. Hill was very tall and thin when he started. Kelly told Hill that he was observant, and devoted and that he would take the time and patience to teach him the skills and techniques of boxing.

One of Hill’s sparring partners was Mark Rivera, who attended John Marshall High School with him. Hill and Rivera entered the Golden Gloves Tournament together. Rivera later went on to pursue a professional career with fighting opponents such as heavy weight champion Evander Holyfield. Hill decided to start his own auto wrecking business and start a family. After Hill started his business, he returned to the gym to spar and stay in shape. Hill met an old trainer Bobby Berry who fought Joe Louis while in the service. Berry taught him many of the old school boxing techniques. Hill has sold his auto wrecking business and is presently looking for another business venture.

Since Hill has some spare time on his hands, he is devoting a lot of his time to the sport of boxing that he has always loved.
Hill currently has his amateur and professional training license. He is also a member and Sergeant At Arms with the Ohio State Former Boxers and Associates, Inc.
Hill and his wife, Karen, have two sons, Dave and Doug; and one daughter, Christine (deceased). Hill has always takes his sons to boxing matches and has taught them the techniques of boxing. Hill was inducted into the Ohio State Former Boxers and Associates, Inc. Hall of Fame in 2004.