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Ex-WBA champ Michael Dokes dies

Michael Dokes, a former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, has died. He was 54. The Rhoden Memorial Home in Akron said Dokes died Saturday. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that the boxer died in an Akron hospice from liver cancer. Known as ''Dynamite'' Dokes because he packed a powerful punch, the fighter won the WBA title in 1982 by defeating Michael...
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Former WBA champion Michael Dokes dies at 54

Michael Dokes, a former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, has died. He was 54. The Rhoden Memorial Home in Akron said Dokes died Saturday. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that the boxer died in an Akron hospice from liver cancer. Known as ''Dynamite'' Dokes because he packed a powerful punch, the fighter won the WBA title in 1982 by defeating Michael...
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3 punch combo: Avalos wins, Molina returns, RIP Michael Dokes

In this week’s 3 Punch Combo, we will start by taking a look back at last week’s bout between Chris Avalos and Yenifel Vicente, which was the co-feature on Friday Night Fights. Then we will look forward to Carlos Molina’s return to the ring on this coming Friday night. Finally, we;ll examine the career of Michael Dokes who passed away this past Saturday. Chris Avalos vs. Yenifel...
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Michael Dokes, Former Heavyweight Champion, Succumbs to Cancer

R.I.P Michael Dokes
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