R.I.P Michael Dokes

[marvdave]

this seems like a hoax to me.

[The_One77]

RIP Michael Dokes

[75th]

this seems like a hoax to me.

Until I see something from a credible site, I'll assume it is.

Wikipedia can be changed whenever somebody wants.

[American_Ninja]

Michael Dokes is an American boxer in the heavyweight division, nicknamed "Dynamite".

Dokes turned professional in 1976 and first came to prominence in 1979 when he defeated veteran contender Jimmy Young. Dokes became WBA Heavyweight champion in 1982 by knocking out Mike Weaver in the first round. Many felt the fight was prematurely stopped by the referee, Joey Curtis who admitted to having been affected by the recent death of Deuk Koo Kim. A rematch with Weaver was scheduled, and Dokes retained his title on a majority draw.

It should be noted that Dokes, as all WBA Heavyweight champions from the time Muhammad Ali held the title to the time that Mike Tyson held the title, was considered a "Paper Champion" by many. Most at the time considered WBC and later IBF Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes to be the legitimate Heavyweight champion.

Either way, Dokes' glory as the WBA title holder was short-lived due to personal problems. He lost his title by a 10th round KO to Gerrie Coetzee, see Gerrie Coetzee vs. Michael Dokes. He was later knocked out by future champion Evander Holyfield in an exciting fight which was called the Heavyweight Fight of the Year in 1989, and the Heavyweight Fight of the Decade for the 1980's.

Dokes was unable to fight for several years due to a problem with ******* and was unable to make a successful comeback in the ring. His last notable fight was a title shot against champion Rid**** Bowe where Dokes was stopped in the first round. Dokes was eventually sent to prison on assault charges.

Died 9th February 2006.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dokes

I don't see the Died part on that page, anywhere.I dont belive it.

[THE REAL NINJA]

I don't see the Died part on that page, anywhere.I dont belive it.

yeah thats why i asked 2 confirm ..seems like it would be on all the sites must be wrong...sorry guys

[grayfist]

Michael Dokes is an American boxer in the heavyweight division, nicknamed "Dynamite".

Dokes turned professional in 1976 and first came to prominence in 1979 when he defeated veteran contender Jimmy Young. Dokes became WBA Heavyweight champion in 1982 by knocking out Mike Weaver in the first round. Many felt the fight was prematurely stopped by the referee, Joey Curtis who admitted to having been affected by the recent death of Deuk Koo Kim. A rematch with Weaver was scheduled, and Dokes retained his title on a majority draw.

It should be noted that Dokes, as all WBA Heavyweight champions from the time Muhammad Ali held the title to the time that Mike Tyson held the title, was considered a "Paper Champion" by many. Most at the time considered WBC and later IBF Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes to be the legitimate Heavyweight champion.

Either way, Dokes' glory as the WBA title holder was short-lived due to personal problems. He lost his title by a 10th round KO to Gerrie Coetzee, see Gerrie Coetzee vs. Michael Dokes. He was later knocked out by future champion Evander Holyfield in an exciting fight which was called the Heavyweight Fight of the Year in 1989, and the Heavyweight Fight of the Decade for the 1980's.

Dokes was unable to fight for several years due to a problem with ******* and was unable to make a successful comeback in the ring. His last notable fight was a title shot against champion Rid**** Bowe where Dokes was stopped in the first round. Dokes was eventually sent to prison on assault charges.

Died 9th February 2006.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Dokes

Thanks!

I must confess however that I find it a bit odd that no other obit seems to be available. Wikipedia is a compendium of posted data put on by a veritable panoply of sources, including passing readers and contributors, and verification sometimes is an excruciating exercise leaving some data there with much to be desired. I have had some disappointing experiences with some of the so-called facts contained in it...

In any case, thanks again.

[mr. bojangles]

Michael Dokes is one of my favorite HW fighters, his 1st destruction of Mike Weaver was scary as hell and his war with a young gun named Evander Holyfield is on my list of all-time greatest fights.

[Dynamite76]

If he had developed his power, he would've been a better fighter.

[Axl Rose]

so is he dead or what?

[Fulcrum29]

he's not fookin dead