Brian Minto

Brian Minto, also known as "The Beast," is a former American professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight and cruiserweight weight classes from 2002 to 2016. Throughout his career, Minto had a total of 53 fights, which consisted of 42 wins (27 knockouts), 11 losses (6 knockouts), and 0 draws or no-contests.

Minto's professional boxing debut occurred on November 27, 2002, against Leroy Loscar at the age of 27, where he won the match with a second-round knockout. He then continued to win 17 consecutive fights, 10 of which were won via stoppage.

One of Minto's most memorable victories was against Hall-of-Famer Mark Johnson, which took place in May 2005. Throughout his career, Minto's notable wins also include victories over Shane Cameron, Daniel Ammann, Pierre Karam, and Byron Polley.

Minto suffered his first professional loss against Tony Tubbs via a 10 round split-decision on December 30, 2004, ending his 18-fight win streak. Throughout his career, all 11 of Minto's losses took place in non-title bouts, with six of those losses coming via knockout.

In his last professional fight, which happened on September 17, 2016, Minto defeated András Csomor via a 5th round technical knockout. He retired from professional boxing with a professional record of 42-11, including 27 knockout wins and six losses via knockout.

Throughout his career, Minto was ranked among the top 15 heavyweights in the world, according to both the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO). Minto remains a respected figure in the boxing world for his numerous accomplishments, impressive knockout record, and ongoing dedication to the sport.

Brian Minto's professional career spanned more than 13 years, and he established himself as a formidable opponent in the ring. He comes from Butler, Pennsylvania, and was born on January 27, 1975, making him 48 years of age, as of writing.

At 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall and with a reach of 72 inches (183 cm), Minto competed in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight weight classes. He was known for his orthodox fighting stance.

One of Minto's most memorable fights occurred on December 5, 2009, during the undercard for the Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez fight against Chris Arreola. Although Minto put up a valiant effort, he ultimately lost the fight via a fourth-round technical knockout.

On March 22, 2010, Minto decided to move down to the Cruiserweight division to challenge Marco Huck for the WBO Cruiserweight Title. Unfortunately, Minto was unable to secure the title, suffering a 10th round (end of nine) TKO.

Outside of the ring, Minto has been happily married to his wife Heidi and is a proud father of his two children, Megan and Matthew.

In conclusion, Brian Minto left a lasting impact on the boxing world, earning respect and admiration for his impressive record and dedication to the sport. Although his professional career may be over, his contributions to the boxing community will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Brian Minto Fight Record