Johnny Hill - Scotland's First Boxing World Champion

Seven years before Benny Lynch claimed a world title Johnny Hill achieved the feat, but has been largely forgotten by history. He was world champion at 22 and dead at 23. A story of triumph and tragedy.

[@Adam-cq8ro]

Great video canny wait to see more

[@kevinguthrie4086]

Thanks very much Adam.

[@saorsa5]

This os excellent have been arguing for years with people about who was scotlands first world champion very few people heard of Johnny hill .i believe Johnny hill should have more recognition a true Scottish hero . REST IN PEACE JOHNNY HILL .

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Another great video with a sad sad ending .

[@cristinalivi-harris3267]

I love the 'rain effect' on screen in front of the Premierland old photo!😊

[@massonman9099]

what is the intro tune played on the piano, please? It's beautiful.

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Yes beautiful wish I knew also

[@JTA1961]

Did he die... or was he kilt...?