Duke Micah

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Duke Micah
Born (1991-09-26) 26 September 1991 (age 33)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesBaby-faced Terminator
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses3

Duke Akueteh Micah (born 16 September 1991) is a Ghanaian professional boxer who challenged for the WBO bantamweight title in September 2020. At regional level, he held multiple bantamweight titles, including the Commonwealth title in 2016. As an amateur he represented Ghana at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Amateur career

As an amateur, he competed in the Men's flyweight division at the 2012 Olympics. He won his first bout against Jason Lavigilante of Mauritius by 18 points to 14. [1] In the second round, he was defeated by Michael Conlan of Ireland, losing by 19 points to 8. [2]

Professional career

He held the WBO Africa bantamweight title which he acquired in his twelfth bout, knocking out Ekow Wilson, also of Ghana, in the third round. Micah defended this title twice, first in a re-match with Wilson and then against Yaqub Kareem of Nigeria, both wins coming by way of knockout.

Micah vs. Casimero

In 2020, he fought for the WBO bantamweight title and lost via third-round knockout to Johnriel Casimero. The fight was stopped by the referee with 54 seconds left in the third round. [3]

Professional boxing record

27 fights24 wins3 losses
By knockout193
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Loss24–3Dominique CrowderTKO1 (8), 1:2716 Nov 2024Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, US
26Loss24–2Carlos GonzalezTKO8 (10), 2:5114 Sep 2024Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, USFor vacant North American Boxing Association Featherweight title
25Loss24–1 John Riel Casimero TKO3 (12), 0:54 26 Sep 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USFor WBO bantamweight title
24Win24–0Janiel RiveraUD87 Dec 2019 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
23Win23–0Luis Roy Suarez CruzTKO2 (10), 1:4231 Aug 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
22Win22–0Thomas SnowSD109 Jun 2018 Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, USRetained WBC International bantamweight title
21Win21–0Jose Santos GonzalezMD1018 Nov 2017 Resorts World, New York City, New York, USRetained WBC International bantamweight title
20Win20–0Jonathan AguilarRTD8 (12), 3:0011 Mar 2017 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBC International bantamweight title
19Win19–0Matthew ChandaSD1212 Nov 2016York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title
18Win18–0 Yaqub Kareem TKO9 (12)6 Aug 2016Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaRetained WBO Africa bantamweight title
17Win17–0Mikheil SoloninkiniTKO4 (6), 2:0514 May 2016 York Hall, London, England
16Win16–0Reynaldo CajinaKO4 (6), 0:3216 Apr 2016 Chilwell Olympia, Chilwell, England
15Win15–0Ekow WilsonTKO8 (12)26 Dec 2015Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaRetained WBO Africa bantamweight title
14Win14–0Joseph AduUD830 Apr 2015Cuzzy Bro's, Accra, Ghana
13Win13–0John Oblitey CommeyTKO5 (8), 0:3514 Mar 2015City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
12Win12–0Ekow WilsonKO3 (12)28 Mar 2014Art Centre, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBO Africa bantamweight title
11Win11–0Billy QuayeTKO2 (8), 1:308 Jun 2013Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
10Win10–0John Oblitey CommeyTKO3 (10), 2:4222 Mar 2013 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
9Win9–0Kofi BoatengTKO6 (8), 2:342 Mar 2013City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
8Win8–0Kofi AtangaTKO6 (8), 1:2716 Feb 2013Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
7Win7–0Issah SulemanTKO2 (8), 2:532 Feb 2013Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
6Win6–0Solomon OkuKO2 (8), 1:4212 Jan 2013Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
5Win5–0Raymond AnsahTKO4 (8), 2:2112 Dec 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
4Win4–0Felix UzukwuTKO5 (6), 1:4230 Nov 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
3Win3–0Mohammed BabaKO1 (6), 1:1916 Nov 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
2Win2–0JJ ArkuKO2 (6), 1:089 Nov 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
1Win1–0Michael DoeKO4 (6), 2:332 Nov 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Duke Micah". BBC Sport Online. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Duke Micah - Events and results". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "John Riel Casimero makes a splash in his U.S. debut by stopping Duke Micah". The Ring. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2022-01-14.


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