Johnathon Banks

Johnathon Banks
Johnathon Banks
Born	Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	Mr. Banks
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight; Cruiserweight;
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach	76 in (193 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	33
Wins	29
Wins by KO	19
Losses	3
Draws	1

Johnathon Banks is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2014. He held the IBO cruiserweight title from 2008 to 2009 and challenged once for the IBF cruiserweight title in 2009. He currently works as a boxing trainer, most notably for former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, and was himself trained by the late Emanuel Steward. He is currently coaching Gennady Golovkin as well as Badou Jack.

Amateur career

Prior to turning professional, Banks enjoyed a successful amateur career that saw him become a three-time National Amateur Champion at 178 lbs.

Professional career

He fought out of the Kronk Gym in Detroit.

Banks became the NABO Cruiserweight Champion, knocking out Eliseo Castillo in the fourth round.

After victories over Derrick Brown (13-3-3) and Imamu Mayfield (25-8-2) Banks lined himself up for a title clash for the IBO Cruiserweight title.

IBO Cruiserweight Championship

On July 12 Banks fought Vincenzo Rossitto for the vacant IBO Cruiserweight Championship, Johnathon won by a majority decision.

IBF Cruiserweight Championship

He then fought Tomasz Adamek for the IBF Cruiserweight Championship title on February 27 in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center. Banks was unsuccessful and was knocked out in the eighth round.

WBC Heavyweight Semi-Final Eliminator

Banks was set to fight undefeated prospect Seth Mitchell on November 17, 2012 in Atlantic City. He defeated Seth Mitchell by a second-round knockout. In a 2013 rematch, however, Banks dropped a unanimous decision to Mitchell.

Work as a trainer

After the death of Emmanuel Steward, Banks assumed the role of head trainer of world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. In July 2015 he replaced Chris Okoh as Dillian Whyte's trainer after the latter got injured. As of May 4 of 2019, Gennady Golovkin introduced Banks as his new head coach.^[1]

Professional boxing record

33 fights	29 wins	3 losses
By knockout	19	2
By decision	10	1
Draws	1

Key to abbreviations used for results
DQ	Disqualification	RTD	Corner retirement
KO	Knockout	SD	Split decision / split draw
MD	Majority decision / majority draw	TD	Technical decision / technical draw
NC	No contest	TKO	Technical knockout
PTS	Points decision	UD	Unanimous decision / unanimous draw

Boxing record
No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round(s), time	Date	Location	Notes
33	Loss	29–3–1	Antonio Tarver	TKO	7 (10), 2:25	Dec 11, 2014	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California
32	Loss	29–2–1	Seth Mitchell	UD	12	Jun 22, 2013	Barclays Center, New York City, New York	Lost WBC International heavyweight title
31	Win	29–1–1	Seth Mitchell	TKO	2 (12), 2:37	Nov 17, 2012	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey	Won NABO and vacant WBC International heavyweight titles
30	Win	28–1–1	Nicolai Firtha	UD	12	Feb 18, 2012	Olympiahalle, Munich, Bavaria	Retained NABF heavyweight title
29	Win	27–1–1	Ivica Bacurin	KO	6 (8), 2:59	Sep 10, 2011	Stadion Miejski, Wrocław, Lower Silesian
28	Win	26–1–1	Julius Long	UD	10	Jul 2, 2011	Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan
27	Win	25–1–1	Saul Montana	UD	12	Sep 11, 2010	Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Hesse	Retained NABF heavyweight title
26	Draw	24–1–1	Jason Gavern	SD	12	May 29, 2010	Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia	Retained NABF heavyweight title
25	Win	24–1	Travis Walker	TKO	6 (12), 1:51	Mar 20, 2010	Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia	For vacant NABF heavyweight title
24	Win	23–1	Marcel Zeller	TKO	1 (8), 0:37	Dec 12, 2009	PostFinance Arena, Bern, Berne
23	Win	22–1	Javier Mora	MD	8	Sep 26, 2009	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
22	Win	21–1	Paul Butlin	KO	7 (8), 0:56	Jun 20, 2009	Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia
21	Loss	20–1	Tomasz Adamek	TKO	8 (12), 1:30	Feb 27, 2009	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey	For IBF cruiserweight title
20	Win	20–0	Vincenzo Rossitto	MD	12	Jul 12, 2008	Color Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg	Won IBO cruiserweight title
19	Win	19–0	Imamu Mayfield	TKO	1 (10), 1:49	Feb 23, 2008	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
18	Win	18–0	Derrick Brown	UD	12	Nov 15, 2007	Compuware Arena, Plymouth, Michigan	Retained NABO cruiserweight title
17	Win	17–0	Gustavo Enriquez	TKO	4 (12), 1:02	Jul 7, 2007	Kolnarena, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia	Retained NABO cruiserweight title
16	Win	16–0	Lloyd Bryan	TKO	3 (8)	May 18, 2007	Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee
15	Win	15–0	Ralf Riemer	TKO	1 (8), 0:32	Mar 10, 2007	SAP Arena, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
14	Win	14–0	Zack Page	UD	8	Jan 25, 2007	Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
13	Win	13–0	Sebastian Hill	KO	2 (10), 0:41	Dec 16, 2006	Bert's Warehouse Theatre, Detroit, Michigan
12	Win	12–0	Eliseo Castillo	KO	4 (10), 1:12	Jul 26, 2006	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York	Won NABO cruiserweight title
11	Win	11–0	Sebastian Hill	TKO	1 (8), 3:00	Mar 10, 2006	Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
10	Win	10–0	Mike Word	KO	5 (8), 1:45	Feb 2, 2006	Fisher Building, Detroit, Michigan
9	Win	9–0	Joe Johnson	KO	1 (8), 0:37	Nov 4, 2005	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
8	Win	8–0	Roosevelt Johnson	KO	1 (8), 0:26	Aug 13, 2005	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
7	Win	7–0	Raymond McLamore	KO	1 (6), 2:28	Jul 29, 2005	DeltaPlex Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan
6	Win	6–0	Abdul Shabazz	KO	1 (6), 0:43	Apr 29, 2005	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
5	Win	5–0	Anterio Vines	KO	1 (4), 0:31	Jan 28, 2005	DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan
4	Win	4–0	Carl Gathright	UD	4	Nov 27, 2004	Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana
3	Win	3–0	Travis Moore	KO	1 (4)	Oct 27, 2004	Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan
2	Win	2–0	Tihomir Dukic	UD	4	Sep 23, 2004	Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California
1	Win	1–0	Deandre McCole	UD	4	Jul 30, 2004	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut	Professional debut