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.
Duke Micah | |
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| Born | 26 September 1991 Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Baby-faced Terminator |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 1 |
Amateur career
editAs 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
editHe 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
editIn 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
edit| 25 fights | 24 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 25 | Loss | 24–1 |  John Riel Casimero
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TKO | 3 (12) 0:54 | 26 Sep 2020 |  Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, US
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For WBO bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 |  Janiel Rivera
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UD | 8 | 7 Dec 2019 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Luis Roy Suarez Cruz
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TKO | 2 (10), 1:42 | 31 Aug 2019 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Thomas Snow
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SD | 10 | 9 Jun 2018 | Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, US
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Retained WBC International bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Jose Santos Gonzalez
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MD | 10 | 18 Nov 2017 | Resorts World, New York City, New York, US
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Retained WBC International bantamweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Jonathan Aguilar
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RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 11 Mar 2017 |  Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
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Won vacant WBC International bantamweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Matthew Chanda
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SD | 12 | 12 Nov 2016 | York Hall, London, England
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Won vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 |  Yaqub Kareem
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TKO | 9 (12) | 6 Aug 2016 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
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Retained WBO Africa bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 |  Mikheil Soloninkini
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TKO | 4 (6), 2:05 | 14 May 2016 | York Hall, London, England
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Reynaldo Cajina
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KO | 4 (6), 0:32 | 16 Apr 2016 | Chilwell Olympia, Chilwell, England
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Ekow Wilson
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TKO | 8 (12) | 26 Dec 2015 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
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Retained WBO Africa bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Joseph Adu
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UD | 8 | 30 Apr 2015 | Cuzzy Bro's, Accra, Ghana
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | John Oblitey Commey
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TKO | 5 (8), 0:35 | 14 Mar 2015 | City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Ekow Wilson
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KO | 3 (12) | 28 Mar 2014 | Art Centre, Accra, Ghana
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Won vacant WBO Africa bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Billy Quaye
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TKO | 2 (8), 1:30 | 8 Jun 2013 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | John Oblitey Commey
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TKO | 3 (10), 2:42 | 22 Mar 2013 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Kofi Boateng
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TKO | 6 (8), 2:34 | 2 Mar 2013 | City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kofi Atanga
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TKO | 6 (8), 1:27 | 16 Feb 2013 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Issah Suleman
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TKO | 2 (8), 2:53 | 2 Feb 2013 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Solomon Oku
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KO | 2 (8), 1:42 | 12 Jan 2013 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Raymond Ansah
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TKO | 4 (8), 2:21 | 12 Dec 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Felix Uzukwu
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TKO | 5 (6), 1:42 | 30 Nov 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Mohammed Baba
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KO | 1 (6), 1:19 | 16 Nov 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | JJ Arku
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KO | 2 (6), 1:08 | 9 Nov 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Michael Doe
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KO | 4 (6), 2:33 | 2 Nov 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Duke Micah". BBC Sport Online. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Duke Micah - Events and results". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "John Riel Casimero makes a splash in his U.S. debut by stopping Duke Micah". The Ring. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
External links
edit- Profile on London2012.com Archived 2012-08-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Results on London2012.com Archived 2013-01-05 at archive.today
- BBC Sport Online
- Duke Micah - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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