His only other 'big-name' opponent was North Dakota's Virgil Hill, whom he fought in July 2003 .

Del Valle, whose only blemish was a controversial loss to Virgil Hill in 1996, will earn$1 million.

Late Monday night, Virgil Hill must have thought he was fighting a Thomas Hearns impersonator.

"Virgil Hill is a great counter-puncher," Sherer said.

Final - Defeated Virgil Hill (United States), on points (3:2)

His first world champion was Virgil Hill, whom he took over from his own former trainer, Eddie Futch.

Look at Virgil Hill.

He fought Virgil Hill in 1987, losing by a second round knockout.

Semifinals - Lost to Virgil Hill (United States), on points (0:5)

Hearns challenges Virgil Hill, the World Boxing Association light-heavyweight champion, in a 12-round bout.