Clay responded with swift combinations and it was anybodys fight going into the ninth round. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. "See if you got any lucky bucks," he added. He landed on the middle strand of the ropes, and his head, bleeding at the mouth, dangled there. "You'll be fine.". Secretary Zora Folley boxer. After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay . On June 28th, 1966 Doug failed on his date with destiny as the bigger, taller Terrell won a boring points verdict to retain his bogus title.Four months later Doug was beaten by up and coming prospect Thad Spencer. He followed up with knockouts of Floyd McCoy and Pete Rademacher before taking on Von Clay for the third and final time winning via a 10th round TKO. Doug lost the verdict but little stature. (2 episodes, 2023), Doug Jones (uncredited) Doug had an extensive and successful amateur career during military service in the Air Force. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? Born 1940-08-11. (1 episode, 2021), Chin Crew Mobster He also crossed gloves with top contenders like Eddie Machen, Pete Rademacher, Zora Folley, Billy Daniels, George Chuvalo,Thad Spencer and Boone Kirkman. Doug was an unlucky fighter. Boy, it really made her proud to finally get that book done.. (uncredited) It does not store any personal data. (8 episodes, 2019-2023), Cecil I don't want him fighting anymore.". Vivid memoir of Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, Harlem street legend and husband of co-author, Mayme Johnson. Input your search keywords and press Enter. If not for that Doug was a good bet to have won that title but he chose to go for the big money and take on heavyweights. [2] Early life [ edit] Jones was raised in New York City. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Word has reached us that Doug Jones, the former light heavyweight and heavyweight contender of the early 1960s, passed away recently at the age of 80. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He established himself as a viable contender in 1960 with two wins over Von Clay and asixround KO of Bobo Olson. Even before he became a Muslim and before he refused to join the U.S. armed forces, Clay was unpopular with boxing fans. (6 episodes, 2023), Brother Clinkscale (uncredited) Frazier was no longer the rough, predictable fighter who had twice been knocked down in one round by Oscar Bonavena last fall in the Garden, the fight in which he proved he could take a lethal punch. Def Pen is a registered trademark. Spittle flew from the corners of his mouth and his head flopped, like a scarecrow's. Understanding how joining the Nation of Islam would affect his boxing prospects, he tells Ali not to publicly announce that is a Muslim until he wins the heavyweight title. (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). (3 episodes, 2019), Sister of Islam Dougs manager Alex Koskowitz and his trainer Rollie Hackmer decided the best strategy was for Doug to slip past Clays jab while constantly pressuring him, upset his rhythm, and land the right. Frazier is genuine, and even now, because of his style, his attitude and firepower, he is an immensely better fighter than any whom Ali has defended his title against. He sidestepped and parried, but he could not avoid the unavoidable: When will Frazier fight Muhammad Ali? Nobody had labeled him a setup or a tapped-out scuffler in his fights with Ernie Terrell and Thad Spencer. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. (uncredited) Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Joe's just a sweetheart. Gaspar Digregorio On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay in a sold out, jammed packed Madison Square Garden. Karen E Quinones Miller Prior to Muhammad Alis three and a half year exile that began in 1967 Doug Jones gave the fighter then known as Cassius Clay his toughest fight. Jones at 188 pounds and 6 feet tall was 14 pounds lighter and three inches shorter but was significantly faster than Clays previous opponents. His best known fight was against a young Cassius Clay in March 1963, when he lost a ten-round decision in front of a sold-out crowd in Madison Square Garden. Of 25 boxing writers at the Garden that night, 13 scored it for Jones, 10 favored Clay, and two called it even. There wasnt any real power in his punches.. A new edition of the Rewind series is available each day at 9 a.m. In the early 1930s, the review stated, Johnson got his big break when he was hired as a leg-breaker and bodyguard by the reigning queen of uptown crime, Madame Stephanie St. Clair, who was among the leaders in the Harlem numbers rackets. HEIGHT. Doug "Pugilism" Jones started off his career successfully with 18 consecutive wins against mostly lightly regarded opponents, until his first loss occurred at the hands of Eddie Machen. Info about the boxer Doug Jones, debut 1958-08-22. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Not many fighters, to be certain, are like Frazier. In the first round Clay was sent back on his heels by Joness right cross. Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. (2 episodes, 2019), Special Agent David Preston Boxer: Cassius Clay: Doug Jones: Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. New York City, New York, U.S. Pre-fight record: 17-0: 21-3-1: Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) . (uncredited) He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. He stopped the future light heavyweight champion in the 8th round. President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. Your email address will not be published. [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. I said simply, Is that right? He said, Yes, thats right, and kept on driving.. Its just a matter of when, not if. Doug Jones (boxer) (1937-2017), American; Doug Jones (curler), American; Others. Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson Oct 29, 2019. News Reporter He is most famously remembered for his terri. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". No back talk. Gary D'Alessandro His jab, a weapon he never knew how to use, is now crisp, and he uses it intelligently. Word has reached us that Doug Jones, the former light heavyweight and heavyweight contender of the early 1960s, passed away recently at the age of 80. Doug never stopped trying but with only 20 pro bouts under his belt he was just too inexperienced to take the measure of the great boxer and lost a unanimous 15 round decision. On October 20, 1962 Doug was matched with a 9 bout pro named Bob Foster. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. Only then did he climb back into the fight. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. (1 episode, 2023), Fat Ricky President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. Second, Gigante hates Stellas new boyfriend and her old boyfriend. Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. [1][2][3][4][5][6], The fight was Madison Square Garden's first boxing sellout in 13 years,[7] grossing a live gate of $304,943 ($2,699,077 inflation adjusted). Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. However, he sees something special in Ali and offers to help. Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . Douglas Jones (disambiguation) List of people with surname Jones This page was last edited on 1 February 2022, at 23:42 (UTC). Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. 6-0. #RNR15 https://t.co/iwXhNm96mT, Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 28, 2021, A New Head Coach Replacement Candidate is Now Available, What's Next Now That Neal Brown is Back in 2023, The ACC Dug Its Own Grave and West Virginia Fans Will Now. (uncredited) [4][5] The Ring selected this as its Fight of the Year in 1963.[6]. Doug Jones(Douglas David Jones) BORN. The arrangement lasted for four decades., The Philadelphiia Inquirer writes, In October that year, we were driving past 116th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in his Cadillac when he suddenly turned to me and said, Mayme, I think you and I should go ahead and get married., I was stunned, but I kept my composure. NOTE: The article below contains spoilers for the fourth episode of the first season of The Godfather of Harlem. I understand that the woman playing Mayme Johnson, Ilfenesh Hadera, is beautiful, but is it worth your life Dough? Now, its clear that both Mayme and Forest are a team, but they may do their own thing from time to time. She carried herself like a real lady and expected to be treated as such.. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Benefits Of Living In The Country And How To Relocate Easily, Senate Housing Committee Advances Bill Legalizing Basements And Cellars, A Top Employee Value Proposition: Incentivize Your Workforce, Clinical Laboratory Safety Tips From the Experts, Achieve These Age-Reversing Makeovers Without Spending Too Much, The Top Modes Of Transport When Hauling Goods. Nevertheless, she was a shoplifting heroin addict, but her grandparents established her as their own. He had been unconscious in the ring for nearly two minutes, and now he was sprawled on a table like some vagrant napping under a tree. He does what he's told. Clay won the bout on points through a close but unanimous decision. (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier Opinion was split as to who deserved to win. "Bumpy kept the war in Harlem," said Karen E. Quinones Miller, who co-wrote the book "Harlem Godfather" (no relation to the series) with Bumpy's wife of 20 years, Mayme Johnson . After splitting two fights with Billy Daniels, Dougs tenure as a heavyweight contender ended with an 11th round TKO loss to George Chuvalo on October 2nd 1964. Margaret Johnson was the granddaughter of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson and his wife, the late Mayme Johnson. (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer (uncredited) A huge crowd turned out to watch. By Bobby Franklin The 1970s are remembered as one of, ARTSEMERSON PROUDLY PRESENTS ON BECKETT WRITTEN AND, This article is from the September 2, 2022 issue of, Remembering Jerry Quarry How Would He Have Fared, Jimmy Young: The Most Underrated Heavyweight Of The 1970s, Bill Irwin In On Beckett At The Paramount Center In Boston, Unanswered QuestionsSurround Death OfWoman At Ogunquit Beach, Seaglass Performing Arts Presents 2017 Holiday Concert: A Joyous Celtic Celebration. Doug Jones, March 13, 1963. Status inactive. Like a drum roll, his punches start at the body and end up with striking velocity and violence at the head. By the time up and coming Joe Frazier knocked him out in the 6th round on February 21, 1967 Doug was pretty much used up and punched out. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. (1 episode, 2019), Mosque #7 Leadership member Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. He was lying on the bed and counting money. I carried the fight to him. For more than 30 years, Bumpy Johnson was famous for being one of New York City's most revered and feared crime bosses. They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. He rolled the question around in his mind and then said: "All fighters have a future.". Deal around him with the wine-filled late nights and the people who come at you with the big, false smiles. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. He tapped the fighter's knees, beamed light into his eyes, used a tuning fork around the bones of his ears and had Jones spread his arms and bring each finger to his nose. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Name: Doug Jones Birth Name: Douglas David Jones Hometown: New York, New York, USA Birthplace: New York, New York, USA Died: 2017-11-14 (Age:80) Stance: Orthodox Height: 183cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Division: Heavyweight Manager: Alex Koskowitz Trainer: Lou Gross Doug Jones Gallery. At the top of the episode, it is insinuated that Bumpy Johnson once had an affair with a woman who now backs Muhammad Ali financially. The left hook, which has been shortened up, is swifter and more punishing than before, and Frazier is thinking constantly. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. Muhammad Ali boxer. Started boxing at age 19 while serving in the United States Air Force. 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