Here is a list of Dokes's best fights. For a list of Dokes's losses, refer to "Michael Dokes Losses".
On September 28, 1979 Michael Dokes faced off against Jimmy Young at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 15-0 (7), and Young was 30 years old and with a record of 23-8-2 (8). Dokes won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On October 6, 1992 Michael Dokes faced off against Jose Ribalta at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 49-3-2 (32), and Ribalta was 29 years old and with a record of 31-8-1 (22). Dokes won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On December 10, 1982 Michael Dokes fought Mike Weaver in a heavyweight world-title fight for Weaver's WBA title. Dokes was 24 years old and with a record of 26-0-1 (15), and Weaver was 31 years old and with a record of 24-9 (16). Dokes stopped Mike Weaver via 1st-round TKO and is crowned the new heavyweight world champion.
On January 30, 1982 Michael Dokes faced off against Lynn Ball in a heavyweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 24-0-1 (13). Dokes stopped Lynn Ball via TKO.
