Kelcie Banks facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kelcie Banks
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Real name	Kelcie Herron Banks
Nickname(s)	Mr. Mix
Height	6 ft 0 in
Born	May 8, 1965 (1965-05-08) (age 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	22
Wins by KO	11
Losses	6
Draws	2
Medal record Men's Boxing Representing the  United States World Cup Silver 1985 Seoul Featherweight World Amateur Championships Gold 1986 Reno Featherweight Pan American Games Gold 1987 Indianapolis Featherweight

Kelcie Herron Banks (born May 8, 1965) is a former American boxer. He was a very successful amateur boxer. He won gold medals at the 1986 World Championships and the 1987 Pan American Games. Kelcie Banks was honored by being added to the USA Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. He also represented the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Kelcie Banks' Amateur Boxing Career

Kelcie Banks had an amazing amateur boxing record. He reportedly had over 500 fights by 1985. This shows how much experience he gained early in his career.

Major Amateur Wins

Banks won several important titles as an amateur. These victories showed his skill and talent in the ring:

• He was the United States Amateur Featherweight champion in 1986.
• He also won the World Amateur Featherweight championship in 1986. This was a big achievement on the world stage.
• In 1987, he again became the United States Amateur Featherweight champion.
• He earned a gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. He competed in the Featherweight division.

Road to the Olympics

Kelcie Banks worked hard to join the United States Olympic Team. He competed as a Featherweight. He won against tough boxers like Jesse James Leija and Eddie Hopson. These wins helped him earn his spot on the team.

1988 Summer Olympics

Banks represented the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics. The games were held in Seoul, South Korea. In his first match, he faced Regilio Tuur from the Netherlands. Kelcie Banks lost this opening round match by knockout.

Kelcie Banks' Professional Boxing Career

After his successful amateur career, Kelcie Banks became a professional boxer. He competed for several years.

Professional Record

Kelcie Banks retired from professional boxing in 1997. His final record included:

• 22 wins
• 11 wins by knockout
• 6 losses
• 2 draws