Duke Micah

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 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]

Duke Micah
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
NationalityGhanaian
Born (1991-09-26) 26 September 1991
Accra, Ghana
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses1

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. In 2020, he fought for the WBO bantamweight title and lost via third-round knockout to Johnriel Casimero.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
25 fights 24 wins 1 loss
By knockout 19 1
By decision 5 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 24–1 John Riel Casimero TKO 3 (12) 0:54 26 Sep 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, US For WBO bantamweight title
24 Win 24–0 Janiel Rivera UD 8 7 Dec 2019 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 23–0 Luis Roy Suarez Cruz TKO 2 (10), 1:42 31 Aug 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
22 Win 22–0 Thomas Snow SD 10 9 Jun 2018 Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, US Retained WBC International bantamweight title
21 Win 21–0 Jose Santos Gonzalez MD 10 18 Nov 2017 Resorts World, New York City, New York, US Retained WBC International bantamweight title
20 Win 20–0 Jonathan Aguilar RTD 8 (12), 3:00 11 Mar 2017 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana Won vacant WBC International bantamweight title
19 Win 19–0 Matthew Chanda SD 12 12 Nov 2016 York Hall, London, England Won vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title
18 Win 18–0 Yaqub Kareem TKO 9 (12) 6 Aug 2016 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana Retained WBO Africa bantamweight title
17 Win 17–0 Mikheil Soloninkini TKO 4 (6), 2:05 14 May 2016 York Hall, London, England
16 Win 16–0 Reynaldo Cajina KO 4 (6), 0:32 16 Apr 2016 Chilwell Olympia, Chilwell, England
15 Win 15–0 Ekow Wilson TKO 8 (12) 26 Dec 2015 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana Retained WBO Africa bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0 Joseph Adu UD 8 30 Apr 2015 Cuzzy Bro's, Accra, Ghana
13 Win 13–0 John Oblitey Commey TKO 5 (8), 0:35 14 Mar 2015 City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
12 Win 12–0 Ekow Wilson KO 3 (12) 28 Mar 2014 Art Centre, Accra, Ghana Won vacant WBO Africa bantamweight title
11 Win 11–0 Billy Quaye TKO 2 (8), 1:30 8 Jun 2013 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
10 Win 10–0 John Oblitey Commey TKO 3 (10), 2:42 22 Mar 2013 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
9 Win 9–0 Kofi Boateng TKO 6 (8), 2:34 2 Mar 2013 City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
8 Win 8–0 Kofi Atanga TKO 6 (8), 1:27 16 Feb 2013 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
7 Win 7–0 Issah Suleman TKO 2 (8), 2:53 2 Feb 2013 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
6 Win 6–0 Solomon Oku KO 2 (8), 1:42 12 Jan 2013 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
5 Win 5–0 Raymond Ansah TKO 4 (8), 2:21 12 Dec 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
4 Win 4–0 Felix Uzukwu TKO 5 (6), 1:42 30 Nov 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
3 Win 3–0 Mohammed Baba KO 1 (6), 1:19 16 Nov 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
2 Win 2–0 JJ Arku KO 2 (6), 1:08 9 Nov 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
1 Win 1–0 Michael Doe KO 4 (6), 2:33 2 Nov 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana

See also

References
  1. "Duke Micah". BBC Sports Online. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  2. "Duke Micah - Events and results". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 5 August 2012.


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