Minto turned pro in 2002[1] and won his first 18 bouts, gaining the West Virginia heavyweight boxing title.
In November 2006, Minto scored an upset win (TKO in the sixth round) over Axel Schulz, foiling the German's comeback attempt.
On July 2, 2008, at Pullman Park in his hometown of Butler, Minto defeated John Poore by first-round technical knockout.
[2] After his fight with John Poore he fought Galen Brown on November 1, 2008, and defeated him by fourth-round knockout after his original opponent Marcus McGee pulled out due to a shoulder injury.
Brian Minto fought Chris Arreola, December 5, 2009 as an under card for the Paul Williams vs Sergio Martinez fight.