 During his career he faced former world champions and contenders Dillian Whyte, Joseph Parker, Axel Schulz, Luan Krasniqi, Chris Arreola, Marco Huck, Shane Cameron, Tony Tubbs, and Artur Szpilka.Minto turned pro in 2002 and won his first 8 bouts, gaining the West Virginia heavyweight boxing title.In 2004, Minto had a bout with former champion Tony Tubbs.