Duke Micah

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Duke Micah
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Nickname(s)Baby-faced Terminator
Weight(s) Bantamweight
NationalityGhanaian
Born (1991-09-26) 26 September 1991 (age 30)
Accra, Ghana
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses1

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

25 fights24 wins1 loss
By knockout191
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss24–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg John Riel Casimero TKO3 (12) 0:54 26 Sep 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USFor WBO bantamweight title
24Win24–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Janiel RiveraUD87 Dec 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
23Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis Roy Suarez CruzTKO2 (10), 1:4231 Aug 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
22Win22–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas SnowSD109 Jun 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, USRetained WBC International bantamweight title
21Win21–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Santos GonzalezMD1018 Nov 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts World, New York City, New York, USRetained WBC International bantamweight title
20Win20–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jonathan AguilarRTD8 (12), 3:0011 Mar 2017 Flag of Ghana.svg Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBC International bantamweight title
19Win19–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matthew ChandaSD1212 Nov 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title
18Win18–0 Flag of Nigeria.svg Yaqub Kareem TKO9 (12)6 Aug 2016 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaRetained WBO Africa bantamweight title
17Win17–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Mikheil SoloninkiniTKO4 (6), 2:0514 May 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
16Win16–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Reynaldo CajinaKO4 (6), 0:3216 Apr 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chilwell Olympia, Chilwell, England
15Win15–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Ekow WilsonTKO8 (12)26 Dec 2015 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaRetained WBO Africa bantamweight title
14Win14–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Joseph AduUD830 Apr 2015 Flag of Ghana.svg Cuzzy Bro's, Accra, Ghana
13Win13–0 Flag of Ghana.svg John Oblitey CommeyTKO5 (8), 0:3514 Mar 2015 Flag of Ghana.svg City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
12Win12–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Ekow WilsonKO3 (12)28 Mar 2014 Flag of Ghana.svg Art Centre, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBO Africa bantamweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Billy QuayeTKO2 (8), 1:308 Jun 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
10Win10–0 Flag of Ghana.svg John Oblitey CommeyTKO3 (10), 2:4222 Mar 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
9Win9–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Kofi BoatengTKO6 (8), 2:342 Mar 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
8Win8–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Kofi AtangaTKO6 (8), 1:2716 Feb 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
7Win7–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Issah SulemanTKO2 (8), 2:532 Feb 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
6Win6–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Solomon OkuKO2 (8), 1:4212 Jan 2013 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
5Win5–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Raymond AnsahTKO4 (8), 2:2112 Dec 2012 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
4Win4–0 Flag of Nigeria.svg Felix UzukwuTKO5 (6), 1:4230 Nov 2012 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
3Win3–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Mohammed BabaKO1 (6), 1:1916 Nov 2012 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
2Win2–0 Flag of Ghana.svg JJ ArkuKO2 (6), 1:089 Nov 2012 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
1Win1–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Michael DoeKO4 (6), 2:332 Nov 2012 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana

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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.