Michael Dokes
Michael Marshall Dokes (August 10, 1958 – August 11, 2012) was an American boxer, nicknamed "Dynamite." Dokes is a former WBA heavyweight champion, and holds notable wins over Jimmy Young, Ossie Ocasio, Randall Cobb, Mike Weaver and Jesse Ferguson.
Amateur career
Dokes won a silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games. He lost a 3-2 split decision to Teófilo Stevenson in the finals. He also lost a close decision to John Tate in the Olympic Trials, 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 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.