http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/johnathon_banks/74680 Recent articles about Johnathon Banks en-us In the later rounds of 2012 Johnathon Banks scored a sensational knockout over Seth Mitchell. Using the smarts that would’ve have made Emanuel Steward proud. Before his November match-up Banks also was coaching  Wladimir Klitschko for a bout. With a full plate of boxing the student of the game also showed he was a teacher. He [...] Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:55:29 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dont_bank_on_it_seth_mitchell_needs_a_new_opponent/12864937 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dont_bank_on_it_seth_mitchell_needs_a_new_opponent/12864937 Don’t Bank on it: Seth Mitchell Needs A New Opponent http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dont_bank_on_it_seth_mitchell_needs_a_new_opponent/12864937 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55e05d28db145218b99017f94f5cc182c785ff74/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f79586669.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1938B2A3A3935FE8DE448692971A3DC6BF6.jpg Due to a broken right thumb suffered by Johnathon Banks during training, his fight against Seth Mitchell, scheduled as the co-main event of the February 16 HBO World Championship Boxing telecast, has been postponed.  A new date for the bout is currently being scheduled and will be announced shortly.  The February 16 event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will still take place as scheduled. That's too bad about Banks vs. Mitchell, and really, Broner vs. Rees wasn't actually a huge type of headline fight to begin with. So this will certainly have an impact on the crowd as well as the quality of the HBO card, which now just looks to be the one ho-hum fight with Adrien Broner against somebody he's really expected to cruise against. Hopefully we'll see the rematch between Banks and Mitchell sooner than later. Broner vs. Rees, a 12-round fight for Broner's WBC Lightweight World Championship will take place Saturday, February 16 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:03:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnathon_banks_injured_seth_mitchell_rematch_postponed/12860845 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnathon_banks_injured_seth_mitchell_rematch_postponed/12860845 Johnathon Banks injured, Seth Mitchell rematch postponed http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/johnathon_banks_injured_seth_mitchell_rematch_postponed/12860845 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Upcoming Valentine's Day Massacres -- Or A Bunch of Softies? When it comes to Valentine's Day, even the toughest guys can be softies. This is the case with WBC Lightweight World Champion Adrien Broner, NABO & WBC International Heavyweight Champion Johnathon Banks and heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell. Despite being deep in training camp for their respective February 16 fights at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City which will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing, Broner, Banks and Mitchell took time to discuss their Valentine's Day memories, secret admirers and their special someones for this year. Even Broner, whose ring name is "The Problem," offered his recipe for a successful relationship saying, "If you feel like you have somebody special, hold on to them, don't let them go and fight for them." VALENTINE'S DAY Q&A: Q: Do you remember your first Valentine? If so, what grade were you in and why was she your Valentine? Adr... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:12:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_share_valentines_day_thoughts/12844666 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_share_valentines_day_thoughts/12844666 Adrien Broner, Seth Mitchell & Johnathon Banks share Valentine’s Day thoughts http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/adrien_broner_seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_share_valentines_day_thoughts/12844666 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Banks vs. Mitchell Rematch Preview On February 16 in Atlantic City, an intriguing rematch will be held between Johnathon Banks and Seth Mitchell. Banks famously kayoed Mitchell in 2012, fresh off the loss of trainer and mentor Emanuel Steward. Take a look back at Mitchell vs. Banks and see the knockout all over again with this video from HBO Boxing. HBO had been building up Seth Mitchell quite a bit. And particularly given the circumstances involved with Steward, Banks wasn't expected to be a challenge - he had been serving as Wladimir Klitschko's trainer in the weeks before this fight took place. However, he wasn't overwhelmed with the situation, he rose to the occasion, and used Steward for inspiration as he kayoed Mitchell in the early rounds. Now, we'll see Banks vs. Mitchell II on Febraury 16. Can Banks pull it off again, or will Mitchell right the shop and prove to the world that it was just a fluke? We'll see in a few weeks! Enjoy HBO Boxing's video l... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:59:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_look_back_johnathon_banks_knocks_out_seth_mitchell/12804067 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_look_back_johnathon_banks_knocks_out_seth_mitchell/12804067 Video look back: Johnathon Banks knocks out Seth Mitchell http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_look_back_johnathon_banks_knocks_out_seth_mitchell/12804067 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55e05d28db145218b99017f94f5cc182c785ff74/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f79586669.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1938B2A3A3935FE8DE448692971A3DC6BF6.jpg NABO and WBC International Heavyweight Champion Johnathon Banks hosted a media workout at Bad Boy Gym in Detroit on Tuesday, January 22 in preparation for his upcoming rematch against Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell on Saturday, February 16 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City which will be televised live on HBO.  He also hosted a roundtable discussion last Saturday, January 19 in New York City during which he discussed his upcoming fight. Here's what Banks had to say about his upcoming fight. JOHNATHON BANKS ROUNDTABLE QUOTES Credit: Team Banks "Seth Mitchell has contradicted himself.  Right after the fight he was very humble, gave me respect for the win and said he was going to have to go back to the drawing board, work his way back to the position he was in.  Now I hear him saying things like 'I didn't win the fight or knock him out because I was the better man that night' and that it was his mistakes that were the cause of the loss.  I find that to be out o... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:17:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnathon_banks_workout_quotes_preparing_for_seth_mitchell_rematch/12777790 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnathon_banks_workout_quotes_preparing_for_seth_mitchell_rematch/12777790 Johnathon Banks workout quotes, preparing for Seth Mitchell rematch http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/johnathon_banks_workout_quotes_preparing_for_seth_mitchell_rematch/12777790 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Adrien Broner, Gavin Rees, Seth Mitchell and Johnathon Banks all hopped on a recent media conference call to discuss their respective upcoming fights slated for Atlantic City, and televised on HBO. Right here, you can view the entire lengthy transcript of the call, and see what each man had to say about his training and thoughts on the match. Oscar de la Hoya Yes, I'm here. Thank you very much. We're extremely, extremely excited to once again return back to Atlantic City where first and foremost we were able to raise a big amount of money that went towards the Boys and Girls Clubs there in Atlantic City. In our last outing with Adrien Broner, with Banks, also with Seth Mitchell, so it was an exciting, exciting event and a very successful event in terms of giving back to Atlantic City. The main event, as you know Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees will be at WBC Lightweight World Title fight and we also have the co-main events, which will be a 12 round, NABO and WBC Intercontinenta... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:09:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/broner_vs_rees_mitchell_vs_banks_ii_conference_call_quotes/12665434 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/broner_vs_rees_mitchell_vs_banks_ii_conference_call_quotes/12665434 Broner vs. Rees, Mitchell vs. Banks II conference call quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/broner_vs_rees_mitchell_vs_banks_ii_conference_call_quotes/12665434 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boxing's brightest star and one of the sport's most eagerly anticipated rematches will both take center stage on Saturday, February 16 when HBO World Championship Boxing telecasts a doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey featuring the WBC Lightweight World Championship fight between Two-Time and Two-Division World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner and former World Champion Gavin "The Rock" Rees and the second showdown between heavyweights Johnathon Banks and Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell. Broner vs. Rees, a 12-round fight for Broner's WBC Lightweight World Championship will take place Saturday, February 16 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and R&R Promotions and sponsored by Caesars Atlantic City, Corona.  The co-main event will be a 12-round heavyweight clash between Johnathon Banks and Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell for Banks' NABO and W... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:57:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_vs_gavin_rees_tickets_now_on_sale/12639064 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_vs_gavin_rees_tickets_now_on_sale/12639064 Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees tickets now on sale http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/adrien_broner_vs_gavin_rees_tickets_now_on_sale/12639064 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boxing's brightest star and one of the sport's most eagerly anticipated rematches will both take center stage on Saturday, February 16 when HBO World Championship Boxing telecasts a doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey featuring the WBC Lightweight World Championship fight between Two-Time and Two-Division World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner and former World Champion Gavin "The Rock" Rees and the second showdown between heavyweights Johnathon Banks and Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell. This event marks Golden Boy Promotions' return to the boardwalk after a stellar card on November 17, 2012 that saw Broner capture the WBC Lightweight World Championship with an eighth round stoppage of former World Champion Antonio DeMarco and Banks scored one of the biggest upsets of the year with a second round technical knockout over previously unbeaten Mitchell. "We're pleased to bring fans another exciting night of boxing li... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:57:31 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/broner_rees_banks_mitchell_ii_opening_quotes_broner_im_the_best_that_boxing_has_i_plan_to_knock_rees_out/12627124 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/broner_rees_banks_mitchell_ii_opening_quotes_broner_im_the_best_that_boxing_has_i_plan_to_knock_rees_out/12627124 Broner-Rees, Banks-Mitchell II opening quotes: Broner- I’m the best that boxing has, I plan to knock Rees out http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/broner_rees_banks_mitchell_ii_opening_quotes_broner_im_the_best_that_boxing_has_i_plan_to_knock_rees_out/12627124 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Fight Preview & Pick Johnathon Banks vs. Seth Mitchell Rematch On February 16, Johnathon Banks and Seth Mitchell fight in a rematch of their November bout, when Banks scored a big upset over the unbeaten and rising Mitchell. Banks, with his spirit perhaps galvanized by the recent passing of trainer Emanuel Steward, scored a stunning 2nd-round knockout. Now less than three months later, they meet at the same venue. Will things be any different? Johnathon Banks, 29-1-1 (19 KOs), Detroit, Mich. Vs. Seth Mitchell, 25-1-1 (19 KOs), Brandywine, Md. Date: February 16, 2013 Site: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ. Weight Class: Heavyweights (12 Rounds) Credit: Will Hart - HBO Against Banks, Mitchell showed in spades the suspicions some had about his overall championship hopes. His defense is severely lacking, which wouldn’t be so bad if he knew how to take a punch. Not in a durability sense, but the guy just gets hit so flush. It’s a byproduct of starting boxing in your mid-2... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:38:36 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnathon_banks_vs_seth_mitchell_ii_preview_prediction/12618061 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnathon_banks_vs_seth_mitchell_ii_preview_prediction/12618061 Johnathon Banks vs. Seth Mitchell II preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/johnathon_banks_vs_seth_mitchell_ii_preview_prediction/12618061 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Last night in Atlantic City, Adrien Broner dominated Antonio DeMarco, and Johnathon Banks shocked Seth Mitchell with an early KO. Right here, find a complete collection of Broner vs. DeMarco photos from fight night, as well as post-fight quotes from Broner, Mitchell and Banks. Take a look. ADRIEN BRONER, Newly Crowned WBC Lightweight World Champion [Scored an eighth round technical knockout victory over Antonio DeMarco] "I was shaking and baking him and flipped him up. "I knew coming into this to fight that this was going to be a world class fight, but I knew he didn't have the skills to beat me. "He was definitely the toughest opponent I've faced. He was strong and he could take a punch. "I'll fight anybody. I'm going to be running this city and sport for a long time to come. "I don't try to knock people out, but I have the ability to press him and get the cheese. "What can I say after a performance like that? I am elit... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:40:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/broner_demarco_mitchell_banks_photos_post_fight_quotes/12241339 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/broner_demarco_mitchell_banks_photos_post_fight_quotes/12241339 Broner-DeMarco, Mitchell-Banks photos & post-fight quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/broner_demarco_mitchell_banks_photos_post_fight_quotes/12241339 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Fight fans were treated to two great fights on Saturday evening as part of HBO's doubleheader from Atlantic City, headlined by Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco and co-featured by Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathon Banks. Right here, find the complete Broner vs. DeMarco results from the event, including one notable surprise. Take a look to see how it all played out. Broner vs. DeMarco Results Credit: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos / GBP Adrien Broner made a sensational debut in the lightweight division ranks, making easy work of respected titleholder Antonio DeMarco. Broner scored an 8th round TKO victory after dominating the entire affair, and generally laying a beat down on the game but overmatched champion. Broner simply was too fast, strong and skilled for DeMarco, who continued to try to wade forward through the onslaught but wasn't able to match the output he was faced with. His face was bruised and battered from the first round on, and despite a few strong moments, he was clearly... Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:59:35 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/results_broner_dominates_demarco_banks_upsets_mitchell/12239569 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/results_broner_dominates_demarco_banks_upsets_mitchell/12239569 Results: Broner dominates DeMarco; Banks upsets Mitchell http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/results_broner_dominates_demarco_banks_upsets_mitchell/12239569 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The official weigh-ins were held this afternoon in Atlantic City for tomorrow night's HBO-televised doubleheader, headlined by Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco for the WBC Lightweight title, and Seth Mitchell vs. Johnathon Banks in the heavyweight division. Right here, take a look at the complete Broner vs. DeMarco weigh-in results, as well as some photos from the weigh-ins. Broner vs. DeMarco Weigh-in Photos Broner vs. DeMarco - WBC Lightweight Championship Adrien Broner: 134.5 lbs Antonio DeMarco: 134.5 lbs Broner had no trouble making weight in his official lightweight debut, and for the biggest fight of his career. Both men look fit and eager to get in the ring and finish the talking, and just settle it the old fashioned way. Mitchell vs. Banks - Heavyweights Seth Mitchell: 242 lbs Johnathon Banks: 218.5 lbs Mitchell has a huge size and weight advantage over Banks. Of course, Banks has also been pre-occupied training Wladimir Klitschko, and dealing with the death of ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:50:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_vs_antonio_demarco_weigh_in_results_photos/12231577 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/adrien_broner_vs_antonio_demarco_weigh_in_results_photos/12231577 Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco weigh-in results & photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/adrien_broner_vs_antonio_demarco_weigh_in_results_photos/12231577 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Heavyweights Seth Mitchell and Johnathon Banks will be meeting this Saturday night in Atlantic City on the HBO-televised co-feature to the Adrien Broner vs. Antonio DeMarco lightweight championship bout. Right here, you can take a look at the complete transcript of a recent conference call for Mitchell vs. Banks, featuring the fighters and their camps. Take a look. Johnathon Banks Okay. Thanks, Tom. Hello, everybody. Once again, like Tom said, this is Johnathon Banks. I look forward to this fight. It's been a long time coming, keep backing up, backing up, backing up, kept changing the date, but hey, I'm just looking forward to it. I know Seth is looking forward to the fight. And he's a fighter, I'm a fighter; we just really happily, like I say for both of us, we both just really looking forward to Saturday night. Itskowitch Okay. Thank you, Johnathon. Now to make a few statements, want to introduce a fighter that all of us at Golden Boy are very proud to wor... Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:38:35 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_conference_call_quotes/12210025 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_conference_call_quotes/12210025 Seth Mitchell & Johnathon Banks conference call quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/seth_mitchell_johnathon_banks_conference_call_quotes/12210025 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Undefeated NABO Heavyweight Champion Seth "Mayhem" Mitchell held an open workout at The Dream Team Boxing Gym in Clinton, Maryland on Wednesday, as Mitchell prepares to face top contender Johnathon Banks on Saturday, November 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Right here, you can view a collection of workout quotes and photos from the session. Seth Mitchell, NABO Heavyweight Champion Credit: Delane Rouse - Hoganphotos / GBP "It would mean a lot to become heavyweight world champion.  It remains to be seen, but I am definitely working hard toward that goal.  I'm not trying to underestimate anybody, but I am just trying to stay focused and have tunnel vision toward that goal. "A lot of people don't believe me that the day I decided to box, I knew I was going to be successful in this sport.  I believe in myself.  I believe that athletics is my gift.  The only thing that has surprised me during my career is how quickly I signed with... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:19:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/seth_mitchell_workout_quotes_photos/12161152 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/seth_mitchell_workout_quotes_photos/12161152 Seth Mitchell workout quotes & photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/seth_mitchell_workout_quotes_photos/12161152 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boxing Fans Want to Know - Is Emmanuel Steward Dead? This morning there has been a flurry of contradicting reports on Emmanuel Steward having passed on. Some are claiming that Steward is dead, while others are saying while he is in a bad way in the hospital, he's still alive. As soon as anything more solid comes through we'll confirm for sure what has happened or not, but in the meantime, here's a rundown of what the rumors and reports are. Heavyweight boxer Johnathon Banks, who has also been tabbed in the corner of Wladimir Klitschko as the replacement to Emmanuel Steward in his training camp, Tweeted a message at 5:45 am Eastern that Steward died, saying: He's gone but NEVER!! will be forgotten. You fought a good fight you finished your course. With tears i'm saying.. R.I.P. Emanuel steward FightHype.com then published a story with the headline "Emmanuel Steward Passes Away" saying "they were informed" of Emmanuel Steward's death. B... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:03:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/contradicting_reports_of_emmanuel_stewards_death/12052177 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/contradicting_reports_of_emmanuel_stewards_death/12052177 Contradicting reports of Emmanuel Steward’s death http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/contradicting_reports_of_emmanuel_stewards_death/12052177 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png