Michael Dokes
American boxer (1958–2012)
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- Born
- 10 August 1958, Akron
- Died
- 11 August 2012, Akron
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
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.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Riddick Bowe vs. Michael Dokes |
Awards and honours
- The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year 1988
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q961948 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.