Paul Banke

Paul Andre Banke, (born March 1 1964 in Quail Valley, CA), is a former a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Professional boxer.

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Professional career

Banke turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC Super Bantamweight Title in 1990 with an upset TKO over Daniel Zaragoza. He defended the title once before losing the belt to Pedro Ruben Decima later in 1990.

Life after boxing

Banke was diagnosed with AIDS in 1995, approximately two years after his final fight.[1]

Preceded by
Daniel Zaragoza
WBC Super Bantamweight Champion
23 Apr 1990– 5 Nov 1990
Succeeded by
Pedro Ruben Decima

References

  1. ^ Fighting to the Finish,Tim Kawakami, Los Angeles Times, page C-1, September 26, 1995

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