Dave Hilton Sr.

[1] In 1959, Cotroni drove Hilton from Montreal to Quebec City, where he won the Featherweight national championship.

[2] During this time, Hilton started to abuse alcohol and often showed up drunk at his fights.

[4] As Hilton's career progressed, he saw an increase in weight and moved up to the Welterweight division, where he competed for over a decade.

Although Dave Hilton Sr. garnered recognition during his boxing career, his role as a manager and trainer for his three sons brought him the most attention.

[5] Hilton Sr. was barred from entering the United States temporarily after past crimes were revealed.