Amateur Career
In 1984 Hill, then age 20, won a silver medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics representing the United States as a Middleweight in Los Angeles in a close decision loss in the 165-lb. final (the USA's only loss on decision in Los Angeles). His results were:
- Defeated Edward Neblett RSC 2
- Defeated Brian Schumacher 5-0
- Defeated Damir Škaro 4-1
- Defeated Mohamed Zaoui 5-0
- Lost to Shin Joon-Sup 2-3
In addition, Hill was the 1984 National Golden Gloves champion at Middleweight .
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