Duncan Dokiwari

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Duncan Dokiwari
Born
Duncan Dalnajeneso Danagogo Dokiwari

(1973-10-15) 15 October 1973 (age 51)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesTime
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach80.5 in (204.5 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins25
Wins by KO22
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Super heavyweight
All-Africa Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Harare Super heavyweight
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Victoria Super heavyweight

Duncan Dalnajeneso Danagogo Dokiwari (born 15 October 1973) is a Nigerian former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2006. As an amateur, he won a men's super heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

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Background

Dokiwari is a descendant of the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta of Rivers State, Nigeria. He is a son of the Horsfall and David-West group of houses in Buguma, in the Asaritoru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Dokiwari is the fifth of eight children raised by their mother and grandmother. As a child, he played different sports ranging from track and fields, soccer, badminton, powerlifting, to volleyball, which has been evident in his agility and strength as a boxer. Dokiwari attended Port Harcout Primary School and Akpor Grammar School Ozuoba.

Dokiwari graduated with degrees in criminal justice and advertising from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the summer of 2008. He is an avid reader whose reading interest include philosophy, history, English literature, law and justice, as well as religious literature.

Amateur career

Dokiwari came out of the same Nigerian amateur boxing program that produced the likes of Peter Konyegwache, David Izon, Richard Igbeneghu, Ike Ibeabuchi, and Friday Ahunanya. As a boxer Dokiwari was a late comer to the sport. He did not lace a pair of gloves until months after his 18th birthday. Within a span of five years from 1991 through 1996 Dokiwari rose from a virtually unknown in Nigerian boxing circle to become the country's foremost amateur boxing star. Dokiwari won the prestigious Eagle Belt champion of champions title consecutively between 1994 and 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria. Between 1993 through 1996 Duncan was Nigerian super heavyweight champion.

Dokiwari won the gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada. A year later he defeated the Cubans in Cuba by winning the gold medal at the Guama Cup International Boxing Championships. Also in 1995, he was proclaimed the African Boxer of the Year after winning the title at the African Games in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he knocked out all his opponents in the first round.

Professional career

Dokiwari's boxing career has been plagued with disputes with promoters and managers since turning professional in July 1997. Dokiwari's boxing skill has been honed by reputable trainer such as Eddie Futch, Thell Torrence, and Mike McCallum. Duncan dropped a decision to Fres Oquendo early in his career, and after running off 10 consecutive victories, dropped a unanimous decision to Dominick Guinn. A year after the loss to Guinn, Dokiwari was stunningly TKO'd in the first by unknown Stacy Frazier. Despite the loss, he continued his boxing career recording impressive wins against tough opposition. In December 2006 Dokiwari won the WBC USNBC Heavyweight title with an impressive 4th-round knockout of strong and durable Wllie Palms in Laughlin, Nevada. With the victory Dokiwari became the first man to stop Palms.

Outside the ring Dokiwari was also featured in the motion picture "Undisputed" with Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames.

Professional boxing record

25 Wins (22 knockouts, 3 decisions), 3 Losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win26-3 Flag of the United States.svg Willie Palms TKO401/12/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada WBC USNBC Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:39 of the fourth round.
Win25-3 Flag of the United States.svg Kerry BilesKO208/10/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Arena, Junction City, Kansas Biles knocked out at 3:00 of the second round.
Win24-3 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Smith KO226/08/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Junction City Convention Center, Junction City, Kansas Smith knocked out at 2:33 of the second round.
Loss23-3 Flag of the United States.svg Stacy FrazierTKO102/10/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada Referee stopped the bout at 2:55 of the first round.
Loss23-2 Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Guinn UD1027/09/2003 Flag of the United States.svg HSBC Arena, Buffalo, New York
Win23-1 Flag of the United States.svg Carlton JohnsonTKO3 26 Apr 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut Referee stopped the bout at 2:40 of the third round.
Win22-1 Flag of the United States.svg Andy SampleTKO107/11/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Centennial Garden, Bakersfield, California Referee stopped the bout at 2:22 of the first round.
Win21-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tali KulihaapaiTKO116/10/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California Referee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the first round.
Win20-1 Flag of Venezuela.svg Armando RodríguezTKO226/09/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Compaq Center, San Jose, California Referee stopped the bout at 1:01 of the second round.
Win19-1 Flag of the United States.svg David VedderUD808/08/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Centennial Garden, Bakersfield, California
Win18-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim KnightKO5 20 Jul 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana Knight knocked out at 1:26 of the fifth round.
Win17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike SedilloKO227/06/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California Sedillo knocked out at 0:44 of the second round.
Win16-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Agustin CorpusUD623/10/1999 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Win15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew BrooksTKO125/07/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri Referee stopped the bout at 2:44 of the first round.
Win14-1 Flag of Sudan.svg Clement HassanTKO103/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg The New Frontier, Paradise, Nevada Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the first round.
Loss13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo UD6 16/01/1999 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Win13-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel OteroUD403/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
Win12-0 Flag of Jamaica.svg Rowyan WallaceTKO123/10/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 1:27 of the first round.
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Otis TisdaleKO119/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas Tisdale knocked out at 2:08 of the first round.
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Larry CuretonKO117/04/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut
Win8-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Joseph Kenneth ReyesTKO131/01/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Taj Majal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike MiddletonTKO118/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Referee stopped the bout at 2:37 of the first round.
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Doug PhillipsTKO103/10/1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 1:05 of the first round.
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick EdwardsKO112/09/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Pikesville Armory, Pikesville, Maryland Edwards knocked out at 1:02 of the first round.
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse ShawKO123/08/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Wild Wild West Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Donnell CummingsTKO109/08/1997 Flag of the United States.svg South Padre Island, Texas Referee stopped the bout at 1:04 of the first round.
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Shidevin BrownTKO220/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley WootenKO105/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois Wooten knocked out at 2:59 of the first round.