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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_DokesMichael Dokes - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.espn.com › boxing › storyMichael 'Dynamite' Dokes dies at 54 - ESPN

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   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.

4. www.nytimes.com › 2012/08/14 › sportsMichael Dokes, Larger-Than-Life Heavyweight Boxer, Dies at 54

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   Aug 14, 2012 · Michael Dokes, Larger-Than-Life Heavyweight Boxer, Dies at 54. By Douglas Martin. Aug. 13, 2012. Michael Dokes, who used his swift, punishing fists to become the world heavyweight boxing...

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   How did Michael Dokes die?

   • 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 attempted murder, died on Saturday at a hospice in Akron, Ohio. He was 54. The cause was liver cancer, his brother Kevin said.

   Michael Dokes, Larger-Than-Life Heavyweight Boxer, Dies at 54

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   How old is Michael Dokes?

   • Michael Dokes was born on 10 August, 1958 in Akron, Ohio, United States, is an American boxer. Discover Michael Dokes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

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   Who is Michael Marshall Dokes?

   • Michael Marshall Dokes was born on Aug. 10, 1958, in Akron, where he grew up. He was runner-up for the Amateur Athletic Union and the Golden Gloves titles in 1974 before winning the A.A.U. title in 1975 and the Golden Gloves in 1976.

   Michael Dokes, Larger-Than-Life Heavyweight Boxer, Dies at 54

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   When did Michael Dokes win the WBA heavyweight title?

   • 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. On September 23, 1983, Dokes lost the title to Gerrie Coetzee by a tenth-round KO.

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   Oct 15, 2017 · 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.

7. www.foxsports.com › stories › boxingEx-WBA champ Michael Dokes dies | FOX Sports

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   Aug 13, 2012 · Michael Dokes, who won the heavyweight title in 1982 and fought Riddick Bowe in 1993, died in an Akron hospice at 54. He had a troubled career and a violent past, serving time for cocaine trafficking and assaulting his girlfriend.

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9. www.cbsnews.com › news › michael-dokes-formerMichael Dokes, former heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 54

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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.

10. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Michael Dokes

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    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.