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- Birth Name: Duke Akuetteh Micah
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: September 16, 1991
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 32
- Height: 5′ 7″
- Weight: 118 lb
- Reach: Contribute
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: November 02, 2012
- Nationality: Ghana
- Status: Inactive
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 25
- Total Rounds: 31
Duke Micah is a Ghanaian professional boxer who has made waves in the Bantamweight division. He was born in Accra, Ghana, on September 26, 1991, and made his professional debut at the age of 21 against Michael Doe in November 2012. With a professional record of 24 wins and only 1 loss, Duke Micah's career has been nothing short of impressive. Career Summary Micah's professional career as a boxer started off on a high note. He won his first fight against Michael Doe via KO in the fourth round in 2012. The Baby-faced Terminator then went on to win 23 more consecutive fights, 18 of which were via stoppage. His impressive streak was halted in 2020 when he faced John Riel Casimero for the WBO bantamweight title. Micah lost the fight via TKO in the third round. As a result, his winning streak came to a halt, and his professional record now stands at 24 wins, one loss, and 19 KO wins. Notable Victories Micah has had some notable victories in his career. Some of them include wins over Jonathan Aguilar, Luis Roy Suarez Cruz, Reynaldo Cajina, Mikheil Soloninkini, Ekow Wilson, and John Oblitey Commey. In August 2016, he fought and won against Yaqub Kareem via TKO. Amateur Career Before starting his professional career as a boxer, Duke Micah represented Ghana in the Men's Flyweight division at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He won his first bout against Jason Lavigilante of Mauritius, but in the second round, he lost to Michael Conlan of Ireland. Stance and Weight Class Duke Micah is an Orthodox fighter and competes in the Bantamweight division. His excellent skills and raw power have made him a force to be reckoned with in the division. WBO Africa Bantamweight Title Micah won the WBO Africa Bantamweight title in his twelfth bout, which he acquired after knocking out Ekow Wilson in the third round. Micah defended this title twice, with his first defense being against Wilson in a rematch, and the second being against Yaqub Kareem of Nigeria, both of which he won by way of knockout. Title Fight against John Riel Casimero In September 2020, Duke Micah had his first world title fight against John Riel Casimero for the WBO bantamweight title. The match was a highly anticipated one, with Micah in his best form, having won all of his previous bouts. However, he lost the match via TKO in the third round, which ended his streak of 24 consecutive victories. Casimero is the only boxer to have beaten Micah so far. Nicknames Duke Micah is commonly known as the Baby-faced Terminator. His nickname perfectly captures his raw power and technical prowess as a boxer. Conclusion Duke Micah is an accomplished boxer who has made an indelible mark in the Bantamweight division. His impressive record of 24 wins and 1 loss speaks volumes about his skill and mastery of the sport. Although he suffered a loss against John Riel Casimero, it is clear that Duke Micah is a fighter to watch in the coming years.
Duke Micah Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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25 | Sep 26, 2020 | 29 | John Riel Casimero | Loss | TKO3 |
24 | Dec 7, 2019 | 28 | Janiel Rivera | Win | UD |
23 | Aug 31, 2019 | 27 | Luis Roy Suarez Cruz | Win | TKO2 |
22 | Jun 9, 2018 | 26 | Thomas Snow | Win | SD |
21 | Nov 18, 2017 | 26 | Jose Santos Gonzalez | Win | MD |
20 | Mar 11, 2017 | 25 | Jonathan Aguilar | Win | RTD8 |
19 | Nov 12, 2016 | 25 | Matthew Chanda | Win | SD |
18 | Aug 6, 2016 | 24 | Yaqub Kareem | Win | TKO9 |
17 | May 14, 2016 | 24 | Mikheil Soloninkini | Win | TKO4 |
16 | Apr 16, 2016 | 24 | Reynaldo Cajina | Win | KO4 |
15 | Dec 26, 2015 | 24 | Ekow Wilson | Win | TKO8 |
14 | Apr 30, 2015 | 23 | Joseph Adu | Win | UD |
13 | Mar 14, 2015 | 23 | John Oblitey Commey | Win | TKO5 |
12 | Mar 28, 2014 | 22 | Ekow Wilson | Win | KO3 |
11 | Jun 8, 2013 | 21 | Billy Quaye | Win | TKO2 |
10 | Mar 22, 2013 | 21 | John Oblitey Commey | Win | TKO3 |
9 | Mar 2, 2013 | 21 | Kofi Boateng | Win | TKO6 |
8 | Feb 16, 2013 | 21 | Kofi Atanga | Win | TKO6 |
7 | Feb 2, 2013 | 21 | Issah Suleman | Win | TKO2 |
6 | Jan 12, 2013 | 21 | Solomon Oku | Win | KO2 |
5 | Dec 12, 2012 | 21 | Raymond Ansah | Win | TKO4 |
4 | Nov 30, 2012 | 21 | Felix Uzukwu | Win | TKO5 |
3 | Nov 16, 2012 | 21 | Mohammed Baba | Win | KO1 |
2 | Nov 9, 2012 | 21 | JJ Arku | Win | KO2 |
1 | Nov 2, 2012 | 21 | Michael Doe | Win | KO4 |