Johnathon Banks
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Johnathon Maurice Banks (born 22 June 1982) is a professional boxer
. Prior to turning pro, Banks was a three time National Amateur Champion at 178 lbs.
Banks started playing the piano
in middle school, but boxing soon took over and dominated that desire. He was told by his maternal Grandfather at the age of two weeks that he would be a great boxer one day.
Banks became the current NABO Cruiserweight Champion after his last fight, knocking out Eliseo Castillo
in the fourth round.
He fights out of the Kronk Gym
in Detroit.
After victory's over Derrick Brown (13-3-3) and Imamu Mayfield
(25-8-2) Banks lined him self up for a title clash for the IBO Cruiserweight title
On 12 July he fought Vincenzo Rossitto for the vacant IBO Cruiserweight title, He won by a Majority decision. He then fought Tomasz Adamek
for the IBF Cruiserweight Championship title on 27 February in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center. Banks was unsuccessful and knocked out in the eighth round.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Prior to turning pro, Banks was a three time National Amateur Champion at 178 lbs.
Banks started playing the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
in middle school, but boxing soon took over and dominated that desire. He was told by his maternal Grandfather at the age of two weeks that he would be a great boxer one day.
Banks became the current NABO Cruiserweight Champion after his last fight, knocking out Eliseo Castillo
Eliseo Castillo
Eliseo Castillo is a professional boxer. He is the younger brother of Heavyweight boxer Elieser Castillo.-Amateur career:...
in the fourth round.
He fights out of the Kronk Gym
Kronk Gym
Kronk Gym was a boxing gym located in Detroit and led by the famous trainer Emanuel Steward. The gym was run out of the basement of the oldest recreation center of the City of Detroit...
in Detroit.
After victory's over Derrick Brown (13-3-3) and Imamu Mayfield
Imamu Mayfield
Imamu Amiri Mayfield is an American professional boxer.-Career:Mayfield turned pro in 1994 and was a popular local fighter known for being on boxing cards in various New Jersey venues. He won the IBF Cruiserweight Title with a win over Uriah Grant in 1997...
(25-8-2) Banks lined him self up for a title clash for the IBO Cruiserweight title
On 12 July he fought Vincenzo Rossitto for the vacant IBO Cruiserweight title, He won by a Majority decision. He then fought Tomasz Adamek
Tomasz Adamek
Tomasz Adamek is a Polish professional heavyweight boxer. His record is 44-2 .He is the former WBC world light heavyweight champion and the former IBF, IBO and The Ring magazine cruiserweight champion. As of the end of 2009, Ring Magazine has ranked Adamek as the 30th best boxer in the world...
for the IBF Cruiserweight Championship title on 27 February in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center. Banks was unsuccessful and knocked out in the eighth round.