Michael Dokes

Michael Dokes
Born
Michael Marshall Dokes

(1958-08-10)August 10, 1958
DiedAugust 11, 2012(2012-08-11) (aged 54)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDynamite
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins53
Wins by KO33
Losses6
Draws2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place Mexico City 1975 Heavyweight

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.