Javontae Starks
Javontae Starks | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1989 |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Javontae Starks (born March 18, 1989) is an American professional boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Personal life
[edit]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.
Amateur Boxing Career
[edit]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[3]
Professional boxing career
[edit]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.[4] Starks made his professional debut on November 13, 2009, with a second-round knockout of Dan Copp.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Javontae Starks". United States Olympic Committee. 2008. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "PAL Amateur Boxing Bios". CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE. 2008. Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
- ^ a b "Boxing-Scoop.com :: Javontae Starks Amateur Boxing Record". Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
- ^ "News: Francisco Contreras; Juan Carlos Burgos; Javontae Starks". Archived from the original on October 13, 2009. Retrieved October 6, 2009.
- ^ "Matt Vanda gains SD over Phil Williams". Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
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