Brian Matthew Minto, born January 27, 1975 in Butler, PA, is an Americanboxer and is a potential future contender in the heavyweight division. Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo DomÃnguez (left) versus Rafael OrtÃz Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their...
Minto turned pro in 2002 and won his first 18 bouts, albeit against marginal competition, to set up a 2004 bout with former champion Tony Tubbs. The inactive Tubbs won in a mild upset, stalling Minto's progress. Minto is regularly featured on ESPN fight cards, and is probably best known for his two exciting TKO's over fellow ESPN house fighter Vincent Maddalone. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...