Javontae Starks
| Javontae Starks | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Javontae Starks |
| Rated at | 154 pounds |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 18, 1989 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 4 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
Javontae Starks (born March 18, 1989) is a professional junior middleweight (154 lbs) boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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[edit] Personal life
Starks has received much attention for his comeback from a serious injury. In August 2007 Starks was shot in the leg in his hometown of Minneapolis, and the bullet nicked a major artery. For a time it was uncertain whether he would survive the injury, but having done so Starks has recuperated and returned to competition.
[edit] Amateur Boxing Career
Starks competed as an amateur boxer from 2001 until 2009. Starks represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis. [1] He won his first major championships in 2003, and completed his amateur career having won the following regional and national championships:
- 2002 State Silver Gloves champion [2]
- 2003 Ohio state champion [2]
- 2003 Regional Silver Gloves champion [2]
- 2003 Ringside World Champion [2]
- 2003-2005 State JO champion [2]
- 2003 and 2005 Regional JO Champion [2]
- 2006 Region I Golden Gloves champion [2]
- 2006 Silver Medalist in the Under 19 Tournament [2]
- 2007 Finalist Ringside World Tournament [2]
- 2008 State USA champion [2]
- 2008 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion [3]
- 2008 Future Stars national champion [1]
- 2009 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion [4]
[edit] Professional boxing career
It was announced on October 5, 2009 that Starks had spurned advances from promoters Main Events (New Jersey) and TKO Productions (Las Vegas) to sign a contract with Minnesota promoter, Midwest Sports Council. [5] Starks made his professional debut on November 13, 2009 with a second-round knockout of Dan Copp. [6]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b "Javontae Starks". United States Olympic Committee. 2008. http://boxing.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1234. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "PAL Amateur Boxing Bios". CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE. 2008. http://www.circleofdiscipline.org/pal-amateur-boxing-bios.html. Retrieved 2008-08-17.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=115
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- ^ http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=21431&more=1
- ^ http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=21891&more=1
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