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Domonique Dolton
Statistics
Rated at Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height 5 ft 10 in
Reach 70 in
Nationality American
Born (1989-11-20) November 20, 1989 (age 35)
Detroit, Michigan
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 26
Wins 22
Wins by KO 13
Losses 3
Draws 1
No contests 0

Domonique Dorian Dolton (born November 20, 1989) is an American professional boxer. He is known for his skill and determination in the ring.

Domonique Dolton's Boxing Journey

Domonique Dolton was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 20, 1989. He grew up to become a talented boxer. He fights in the Welterweight and Light middleweight divisions. This means he competes against other boxers who are around his weight. He stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and uses an Orthodox boxing style. This means he leads with his left hand and foot.

His Early Boxing Days

Before becoming a professional, Domonique Dolton had an amateur career in boxing. Amateur boxing is where athletes compete without getting paid. It's often a stepping stone to becoming a pro. In 2008, Domonique tried out for the Olympic Games. He competed against another strong boxer, Keith Thurman, but he lost that match. This meant he didn't get to go to the Olympics that year.

Becoming a Professional Boxer

Domonique Dolton officially started his professional boxing career on April 4, 2008. In his very first professional fight, he showed his power. He won by knocking out his opponent, Derick Minton, in the second round. This is called a knockout (KO) win. It means the opponent can't continue the fight.

As he continued to fight, Domonique won important titles. He earned the US NABA and WBC FECARBOX middleweight titles. He won these titles in a tough fight against Donatas Bondoravas. The judges had to make a "split decision," meaning they didn't all agree on who won. But Domonique got the victory!

Domonique also had a special role as a sparring partner for famous boxer Miguel Cotto. Sparring partners help professional boxers train for big fights. They practice fighting with them. Domonique helped Cotto get ready for his fight against Yuri Foreman. This big match took place at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Domonique's Boxing Record

Throughout his career, Domonique Dolton has had many fights. He has competed in a total of 26 professional matches. Out of these, he has won 22 fights. A big part of his wins, 13 of them, came from knockouts. This shows he has a lot of power in his punches. He has had 3 losses and 1 draw. A draw means the fight ended with no clear winner.

Domonique's journey in boxing shows his dedication and skill. He has faced many opponents and achieved success in the sport.

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