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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. As an amateur he won a silver medal in the heavyweight division at the 1975 Pan American Games.
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.
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...
Pro debut for Dokes. Byrd down twice, stopped due a cut eye. ©BoxRec is the official record keeper for 410 sports authorities worldwide, it is not under direct control of any single authority.
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Michael Dokes, a former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, has died. He was 54.
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.
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.
