Best fights of Michael Dokes
Over 21 years as a professional, Michael Dokes compiled a 53-6-2 (34) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Dokes KOs Mike Weaver
On December 10, 1982 Michael Dokes fought Mike Weaver for the WBA heavyweight title. Dokes was 24 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Weaver was 31 with a record of 24-9. Dokes was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Weaver was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Michael Dokes KOs Ossie Ocasio in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 1980 Michael Dokes faced Ossie Ocasio in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Dokes was 21 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Ocasio was 24 with a record of 14-1-1. Dokes stopped Ossie Ocasio via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Michael Dokes KOs Lionel Washington
On November 13, 1989 Michael Dokes fought Lionel Washington for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Dokes was 31 years old with a record of 39-2-2, and Washington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped Lionel Washington via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Michael Dokes KOs Lynn Ball
On January 30, 1982 Michael Dokes fought Lynn Ball for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Dokes was 23 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Ball was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped Lynn Ball via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Michael Dokes loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On March 11, 1989 Michael Dokes defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield. Dokes was 30 years old with a record of 37-1-2, and Holyfield was 26 with a record of 20-0. Dokes was on a 11-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Dokes via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Michael Dokes KOs Jorge Alfredo Dascola
On February 5, 1990 Michael Dokes defended his WBA InterContinental heavyweight title against Jorge Alfredo Dascola. Dokes was 31 years old with a record of 40-2-2, and Dascola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped Jorge Alfredo Dascola via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Michael Dokes defeats Jimmy Young
On September 28, 1979 Michael Dokes faced Jimmy Young. Dokes was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Young was 30 with a record of 23-8-2. Dokes was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Young was coming off a win. Dokes won via unanimous decision.
8. Michael Dokes KOs Tommy Franco Thomas
On March 20, 1982 Michael Dokes defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Tommy Franco Thomas. Dokes was 23 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped Tommy Franco Thomas via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
9. Michael Dokes KOs James Pritchard
On April 28, 1988 Michael Dokes fought James Pritchard for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Dokes was 29 years old with a record of 32-1-2, and Pritchard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dokes stopped James Pritchard via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Michael Dokes defeats Rocky Sekorski
On December 9, 1988 Michael Dokes defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Rocky Sekorski. Dokes was 30 years old with a record of 36-1-2, and Sekorski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on a 10-fight winning streak. Dokes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.