Career
Inducted to the United States of America Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South of Korea, where he was surprised in the first round by a knock-out from the Netherlands" Regilio Tuur. Claimed a record of 460-86
1987 Gold Medalist at Pan-American Games in Indianapolis as a Featherweight
Qualified for the United States Olympic Team as a Featherweight.
Defeated Jesse James Leija and Eddie Hopson to earn a berth
Was knocked out in the 1st round of opening round match, by Regilio Tuur (Netherlands).
In his professional career Banks retired in 1997, with a record of 22 wins (11 knockouts), six losses and two draws. Banks tried to return to boxing in 2002, but a license was denied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
