Dokes could box, and move, plus had power. Pinkie had that "shotgun" type jab. Going wih Dokes by close UD, due mostly to his ability to move if necessary.
Been done already. It's pretty close but the majority of the forum favoured Thomas. Dokes is better to watch though.
As an amateur, the undersized Dokes fought Teo Stevenson close in several bouts televised on Wide World of Sports. Dokes didn't "quit" like some of the USA amateur team members did when the Cuban heavies began to dominate the Tournament bouts.
I'm going with Pinklon by decision or stoppage.. I think his elite jab would neutralize some of Dokes handspeed and his powerful right could cause some damage. Both of their careers were derailed by lack of discipline and drug use. But I think Thomas shined a hair brighter when they were at their best. Dokes had some less than flattering performances against Cobb, Ocasio and Weaver in the rematch. Depending on judging and criteria he might have lost one or all three of those fights. strangely enough, I actually think the late 80's version of Dokes would have the best chance of beating Pinklon. He was motivated, well trained, under new management and drug free. He also discovered how to set down on his punches and utilize real power. On the evening Dokes battled life and death with Holyfield might have been the best rendition we ever saw of him.
TBH i actually think the Weaver rematch was an excellent performance by Dokes. This may have been the best Weaver we ever saw. After losing via controversial circumstances in the first match he was extremely determined and still prime. Dokes went 15 with an extremely good heavy with excellent power. He really had to dig deep in this one. I thought Dokes lost by a point or two but believe it was inside the best two showings ever for both fighters. Dokes started sitting down on his punches a bit prior to Weaver. Unfortunately he was pretty drug ****ed not much after. It's between this version and the Weaver one. I'm still inclined to go the Weaver one. From the waist up he looked great against Holyfield but he was old man river below. The Holyfield fight did show just how much unrealised potential he had.