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Michael Marshall Dokes (August 10, 1958 – August 11, 2012) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 1997, and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1982 to 1983.
Aug 13, 2012 · AKRON, Ohio -- Michael Dokes, a former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, has died. He was 54. The Rhoden Memorial Home in Akron said Dokes died Saturday. The Akron Beacon Journal...
Michael Dokes. Dokes suffered a broken jaw. Monaco dropped Dokes for a count in the 1st round. Dokes knocked down in 7th round. Corner retirement after 4th. Ocasio down 3 times. 3 knockdown rule enforced. Jordan substituted for Sylvester Wilder. Pro debut for Dokes.
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Aug 14, 2012 · Michael Dokes, who used his swift, punishing fists to become the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1982 and, 15 years later, to beat his live-in girlfriend so savagely that he was convicted of...
Biography. Michael Dokes won the WBA heavyweight title with a controversial first-round TKO of Mike Weaver on December 10, 1982. Most thought the fight was prematurely stopped. On May 20, 1983, Dokes had a rematch with Weaver and retained the title with a fifteen-round draw.
Aug 13, 2012 · Michael Dokes, a former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, has died. He was 54. The Rhoden Memorial Home in Akron said Dokes died Saturday. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that...
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Aug 14, 2012 · The boxer, known as "Dynamite" Dokes for his powerful punch, died of liver cancer in 2012. He had a controversial title win over Mike Weaver, a cocaine addiction, and a violent assault conviction.
