Michael Dokes verus Buster Douglas

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  1. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    All of Dokes' best "wins" can be mostly discounted, beat Weaver in a fluke of a fight, robbed him of a win in their second match, performed horribly against Cobb of all people, and drew with guys like Ocasio! Dokes couldn't even drop 13-0 Wendell Bailey, who at the time stepping stone Jimmy Young KOed!
    His whole career is extremely questionable, and is only truly understood when you realize that he was under Don King's rule.
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    You got me thinking... Page was shot, a .500 fighter at best when Buster beat him. I honestly forgot he beat Berbick, good win despite being after Tyson. Mike Williams, meh.

    As far as Dokes, Ball was a dangerous guy, Rodriguez was worthwhile Euro material, Ferguson and Ribalta were decent wins. Honestly, the performance against Holy was pretty damn good.

    I'd call it pretty equal in more lucid hindsight.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yup sounds about right.