Curiel was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic and was a contestant on the ESPN reality show, Contender Season 2.
He ended his career in 2002, to focus on his home-improvement business, but once it was successful, he returned to the ring for practice in 2005, in the hope of making a second go at professional boxing.
Minter, a popular boxer in the UK with a reputation as a considerate and polite competitor, dominated the early rounds of the fight.
Minter was the bigger fighter and was in excellent condition which quickly showed with his power shots and gritty in-fighting.
Curiel demonstrated considerable sportsmanship by walking Minter around the ring with his hand raised and encouraged the fans to applaud their local fighter.