Career
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. Foreign a time it was uncertain whether he would survive the injury, but having done so Starks has recuperated and returned to competition.
Amateur Boxing Starks competed as an amateur boxer from 2001 until 2009.
Starks represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis. 2006 Silver Medalist in the Under 19 Tournament
2007 Finalist Ringside World Tournament
lieutenant 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.
Starks made his professional debut on November 13, 2009 with a second-round knockout of Dan Copp.
