About Michael Dokes
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. == Amateur career == Dokes won a silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games. He lost a 5–0 decision to Teófilo Stevenson in the finals. He also lost a close decision to John Tate in the Olympic trials in 1976, after which he turned professional. === Amateur accomplishments === 1975 National AAU Heavyweight Champion 1976 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion, beating future pro champs John Tate and Greg Page en route. As an underage 15-year-old, made it to the finals of both the 1974 National Golden Gloves and the National AAU tournaments. He lost to Leon Spinks in AAU final, and future Mike Tyson trainer Bobby Stewart in the Golden Gloves final. Won 1974 North American championships. Beat Marvin Stinson, who won the 1976 National AAU Heavyweight Championship.
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