HEAVYWEIGHT division
SONNY BANKS
RetiredBorn LUCIEN BANKS
Born 1940-06-29, BIRMINGHAM RIDGE, MS. (died aged 24)· Died 1965-05-13· USA
Residence: DETROIT, MI.· Stance: orthodox
Debut: 1960-05-19· Career: 1960–1965 (6 years)
Wins
18
Losses
7
Draws
0
NC
0
Rated Fights
25
Famously known for being the first boxer to ever knock down Cassius Clay (later "Muhammad Ali") in a professional match
Died from head injuries sustained the the bout with Leotis Martin on 10th May 1965.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare SONNY BANKS's career against any other fighter on record — records, ratings, common opponents, and any direct bouts.
Complete Record — 25 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 10 MAY 1965 | LOSS | LEOTIS MARTIN | 9 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 21 JUL 1964 | LOSS | CLEVELAND WILLIAMS | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 MAY 1964 | KO | DON WARNER | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 16 MAR 1964 | KO | LEE BATTS | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 29 NOV 1963 | LOSS | LEE BATTS | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 OCT 1963 | SD | DAVE BAILEY | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 06 JUL 1963 | UD | JIMMY JONES | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 05 JUN 1963 | SD | FREDDIE MACK | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 MAR 1963 | TKO | LEROY ROKER | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 09 FEB 1963 | KO | LOU BAILEY | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 JUL 1962 | KO | GENE JACKSON | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 26 MAY 1962 | LOSS | YOUNG JACK JOHNSON | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 10 FEB 1962 | LOSS | MUHAMMAD ALI | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 27 JAN 1962 | TKO | CLAY THOMAS | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 16 OCT 1961 | KO | TUNNEY HUNSAKER | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 07 AUG 1961 | TKO | WILLIE COLEMAN | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 06 JUN 1961 | KO | JOE SHELTON | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 25 APR 1961 | KO | HERMAN WILSON | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 06 FEB 1961 | LOSS | CHUCK GARRETT | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 OCT 1960 | LOSS | JOE SHELTON | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 23 SEP 1960 | KO | RUFUS HANDSOME | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 31 AUG 1960 | TKO | CHICO GARDNER | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 AUG 1960 | KO | TED DAVIS | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 12 JUL 1960 | KO | LLOYD WASHINGTON | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 19 MAY 1960 | UD | ERNIE BERTHET, JR. | 4 | HEAVYWEIGHT | — |
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