 On December 4, 2010, Hanks beat Villi Bloomfield by KO in round 4, on the undercard of Donaire-Sidorenko.On April 22, 2011, Hanks beat Terrell Nelson via a RTD in 4 rounds.In his next fight, on July 23, 2011 at Hunts Point Produce Market, Bronx, he won a unanimous decision against Alfredo Escalera Jr., which also won him the vacant IBA Americas heavyweight title.