Michael Dokes 1958 – 2012

Biography

Michael Dokes was born on August 10, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, where he would spend much of his life pursuing a career in boxing. His dedication to the sport shaped his identity and defined his years of professional achievement. Throughout his boxing career, Dokes demonstrated the discipline, strength, and determination required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

On August 11, 2012, Michael passed away in his hometown of Akron at the age of 54, succumbing to cancer. His death marked the end of a life spent in the boxing ring, a sport that demands both physical prowess and mental fortitude. Those who knew Michael remembered him as someone who embodied the fighting spirit inherent to his chosen profession.

Michael’s legacy remains connected to the boxing community and to Akron, the city where he was born and where he ultimately passed. Though his time was cut short, his contributions to the sport and the impact he made on those around him endured. He is remembered as a dedicated athlete who gave his life to boxing.