Joe Hanks facts for kids

Joe Hanks (born on March 27, 1983) is a retired American professional boxer. He was known by his nickname, "The Future," during his career. Joe competed in the Heavyweight division, which is for the biggest boxers.

Joe Hanks' Boxing Journey

Joe Hanks started his professional boxing career with a lot of success. He quickly became known for his powerful punches, often winning fights by knockout.

Early Wins and Titles

On December 4, 2010, Joe Hanks won a fight against Villi Bloomfield. He knocked out Bloomfield in the fourth round. A few months later, on April 22, 2011, he won another fight against Terrell Nelson.

Joe's career continued to grow. On July 23, 2011, he won a big fight against Alfredo Escalera Jr. This victory earned him the vacant IBA Americas heavyweight title. This was an important championship for him.

Keeping the Winning Streak

Joe Hanks kept winning his fights. On December 3, 2011, he won by TKO (Technical Knockout) in the second round against Franklin Edmondson. A TKO happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer can't safely continue.

In February 2012, Joe faced Rafael Pedro. Joe won this fight in the second round when Pedro had to stop due to a dislocated shoulder. Joe also successfully defended his IBA Americas heavyweight title in this match.

Later that year, on April 27, 2012, Joe Hanks had another quick win. He defeated Marcus Rhode by TKO in the first round. Rhode went down three times during that round, showing Joe's power.

Later Career Fights

Joe Hanks continued his winning streak into 2012. On December 6, 2012, he won a unanimous decision against Maurenzo Smith. This means all the judges agreed that Joe won the fight.

Joe Hanks had a strong start to his career, winning many fights and earning a championship title.

Joe Hanks' Boxing Record Summary

Here is a quick look at Joe Hanks' professional boxing record: