Hamilton began his boxing career at the age of 12, when an uncle took him and a cousin to a local gym in Bristol.
Hamilton showed considerable promise as an amateur, despite never making it to international level, or ever entering the senior ABA ranks.
His bout for the latter crown was marked by some controversy, however, when he fought West Midlands area champion Dave Ryan.
Guided by Spencer Fearon short notice fights were relished, first against John Watson, and then Ashley Theophane for the Lonsdale Belt.
Successful British Title defenses against the tough Steve Williams and the energetic Adil Anwar followed.
However, in February 2014, Hamilton lost his British title to former professional footballer Curtis Woodhouse at the Hull Ice Arena.