Kerry Parks, never had an amateur fight. At the age of 26 and weighing 186 lbs. he was thrown in with Ricardo Kennedy, who was a fair heavyweight prospect at that time. Parks suprised everyone by going three rounds before getting stopped, in this his debut. He next fought Willie Driver, a good opponent and veteran of fourteen fights, at the time. Although Parks knocked Driver out, (Driver was carried out of the ring), Parks was the loser by disqualification, as his handler had stepped into the ring prior to the fight being officially stopped. Things didn't get any easier for Parks as he was matched against another veteran, Fred Adams. However, Parks, not only floored Adams, but won a decision over six rounds, in a big upset. Parks next fought top ten light heavyweight contender, Ray Berry, dropping a decision, Tommy Harper, an undefeated prospect, Eliecer Castillo, a member of team freedom, and Ramon Garbey, another team freedom fighter who was world rated. Parks was also fighting with a damaged left elbow, which required surgery. After a three and a half year absence and an elbow totally recovered from surgery, Parks decided to make a comeback. He signed with Steve Canton, of SJC Boxing, and brought a new outlook and dedication to his career. He considered his bouts against world class fighters as his learning experience, and brought his weight down to 172lbs. He will campaign from 168-175 lbs. from now on. His first fight back was on the undercard of the Thomas Hearns vs. Uriah Grant fight in Detroit and he fought a former national amateur champion from the Kronk gym, who was 2-0 as a pro, by the name of Fadi Faraj. This bout was seen on national television and Parks was impressive winning three of the four rounds, only to be given a draw. Now, with a record of 1-6-1, Kerry Parks is ready to make his mark and despite his record, can still become an excellent figthter. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
