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Michael Dokes

Michael Dokes

“Dynamite”
Boxing record: 53-6-2 (34)
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Akron, Ohio, USA

Michael Dokes losses

Over 21 years as a professional, Michael Dokes compiled a 53-6-2 (34) record, including 13 title fights. He had six losses, four of them in title fights.

  1. 6. Michael Dokes loses to Paul Phillips via KO

    On October 11, 1997 Michael Dokes faced Paul Phillips. Dokes was 39 years old with a record of 53-5-2, and Phillips was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was coming off a loss. Phillips stopped Dokes via TKO in the 2nd round.

  2. 5. Michael Dokes loses to Louis Monaco via points decision

    On April 5, 1997 Michael Dokes faced Louis Monaco. Dokes was 38 years old with a record of 53-4-2, and Monaco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dokes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dokes lost via points decision. Went the distance with Monaco.

  3. 4. Michael Dokes loses to Riddick Bowe via KO

    On February 6, 1993 Michael Dokes fought Riddick Bowe for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. Dokes was 34 years old with a record of 50-3-2, and Bowe was 25 with a record of 32-0. Dokes was on a 9-fight winning streak and Bowe was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Dokes via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.

  4. 3. Michael Dokes loses to Donovan Ruddock via KO

    On April 4, 1990 Michael Dokes defended his WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title against Donovan Ruddock. Dokes was 31 years old with a record of 41-2-2, and Ruddock was 26 with a record of 22-1-1. Dokes was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ruddock was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Dokes via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.

  5. 2. 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. 1. Michael Dokes loses to Gerrie Coetzee via KO

    On September 23, 1983 Michael Dokes defended his WBA heavyweight title against Gerrie Coetzee. Dokes was 25 years old with a record of 26-0-2, and Coetzee was 28 with a record of 28-3-1. Coetzee stopped Dokes via KO in the 10th round. Lost the title.