(23 episodes, 2019-2023), Margaret Johnson Neatly destructive and animal-like, Frazier had caught Doug Jones on the cheek with a heavy, body-twisting left hook. He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. / Tonight he graduated from high school, and I want him to go to college before he takes on Professor Clay." Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. He rolled the question around in his mind and then said: "All fighters have a future.". 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. 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. Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. The right hand no longer looks as though it had been manufactured in some boys' club gym. Stella loses touch with what Teddy is going through during the record store adution. Mrs. Johnson later was a hostess at a Manhattan restaurant. He resurged with five straight kayo wins over mediocre opposition and was awarded a shot at the World Boxing Association heavyweight title held by Ernie Terrell. "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 . In a statement on Barstool Sports, Jones said, Tell Bobby Laing Im looking for him and Im going to kick his ***!. She was tickled pink to tell people she was an author at age 93, said Henry Perkins, owner of Perks, a restaurant on Manhattan Avenue near 122d Street in Harlem. That's why he's got to take the other guy out. Impressive? 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 Jones boxer. Copyright 2022 DefPen.com. Doug Jones (boxer) (1937-2017), American; Doug Jones (curler), American; Others. . He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. (6 episodes, 2023), Brother Clinkscale It didnt take Clay long to realize that he was in the fight of his life ! His next outing was a nationally televised bout against former middleweight champion Bobo Olsen. Jones
Not many fighters, to be certain, are like Frazier. Unfortunately, love can make us blind at times. It was the night that the roof almost caved in on youngCassius. 6-0. In addition, the fight also had a pay-per-view home television broadcast in Toronto and Hartford, Connecticut. Doug Jones(Douglas David Jones) BORN. enabled him to hold his own against the bigger men; His most
He was lying on the bed and counting money. 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. 7. No back talk. Sam Langford boxer. As time goes on his stand against young Cassius is almost forgotten. / (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones He established himself as a viable contender in 1960 with two wins over Von Clay and asixround KO of Bobo Olson. The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. While the two men do what is asked, they make it very clear Bumpy Johnsons crew did it. Joe Frazier is across the ring, his big-boned body suspended high in the smoky gauze, both of his arms stretched up and reaching for the roof and a peg to hang the world on. Doug deserves better then that. Madrina 3 episodes, 2023 True Whitaker . He believed that a boxer would beat a brawler like Baker every time. He was a solid contender and I saw him several times on TV, including the wins over Foster and Foster and Von Clay. (1 episode, 2021), Pedestrian (6 episodes, 2019-2021), Jos Battle Sam Langford boxer. 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. His last chance for a title ended with a 15 round loss to WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell on June 28, 1966. "Oh yes you have, boy," said Durham, "but even if you don't, you not goin' to need any in the ring when the big prize comes along.". Harold Johnson boxer. he was asked. Jones was down once in the 11th, before referee Arthur Mercante stopped it. Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. However, its an even worse idea in the segregation of the 1960s. (You can unsubscribe anytime). What was Stella Gigante thinking by bringing cookies to Teddy Greenes apartment? Mike Silver is the author of The Arc of Boxing: The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science (McFarland Publishers) and Stars in the Ring: Jewish Champions in the Golden Age of Boxing, A Photographic History (Lyons Press). (1 episode, 2021). 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. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. Jose Miguel Battle She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. (1 episode, 2019), Mosque #7 Leadership member It is doubtful that Doug will ever get in the Hall but it is a shame that his name is rarely mentioned when the top big men of the 60s are brought up. At some point, shes going to run away for that reason. Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . While this is not entirely how it went in real life, one thing was true in the show and in history Malcolm X was being monitored constantly. Maybe he underestimated Doug. The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. All rights reserved. While Johnson does a good job of dodging her advances, it is clear that he could possibly be persuaded to head down that path yet again. Doug Jones. If youve missed any of your recaps so far, catch up here: Episode One | Episode Two | Episode Three. (1 episode, 2019), Joe Valachi's Lawyer Info about the boxer Doug Jones, debut 1958-08-22. 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. / Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West . (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). The faded Jones was no match in the return as Kirkman got sweet revenge and Doug got aticket to retirement. The struggle, it was apparent, had begun, and Durham and Frazier will be even more troubled to hold out for another 12 months. / Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. (1 episode, 2021), Ferdie Pacheco If Johnson gets caught with a mistress, the repercussion would probably be bad for Bumpy Johnsons personal life, but it wouldnt result in death for the mistress. (11 episodes, 2019-2023), Archie Clay was booed without mercy and Jones who was short endedreceived the cheers of a winner. (5 episodes, 2021-2023), Alejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena Douglas Jones (disambiguation) List of people with surname Jones This page was last edited on 1 February 2022, at 23:42 (UTC). If he needed any more convincing to retire it was provided six months later by young Boone Kirkman who TKOd him in six. After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. 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. A short, marauding fighterhe now fights at 205 poundsFrazier crowds his opponent and moves inside the natural line of punches. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. This boxing-related article is a stub. Never an easy opponent at any time during his nine year pro career, he would be a terror among the light heavyweights of today. [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. He was certain he was too fast for Frazier. One of the most indelible images that we've posted this year that set 2022 apart. AND HERE WE GO. Doug lost the verdict but little stature. Prior to Muhammad Ali's three and a half year exile that began in 1967 Doug Jones gave the fighter then known as Cassius Clay his toughest fight. "Clay-Jones Fight First Garden Sellout in 13 Yrs", "Narrow Win Over Jones Jars Poetry Out Of Clay", "Invitation To Murder: Cassius May Get A Crack At Liston This Summer", "Cassius Clay Outpoints Doug Jones For Decision: Clay Still Wants Liston in Six Months For Title", "Fight Telecast On at Mosque (Cassius Clay Ticket Ad)", The Rumble in the Jungle (Foreman vs. Ali), The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay, I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali, Ferdie Pacheco (personal physician, cornerman), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cassius_Clay_vs._Doug_Jones&oldid=1030212058, March 1963 sports events in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 June 2021, at 15:31. Durham blamed the press for the pressure being heaped on him and Frazier, but he was wrong. None of these improvements are altering his natural and primitive style, a type of offense similar to Rocky Marciano's, and one that many think will topple Ali. famous fight came against Cassius Clay (the young Muhammad Ali)
Fight stopped because of a cut and swollen right eye. The book paints a compelling and authentic picture of the man and the world of Harlem he operated in and dominated skewering and correcting many of the mistruths and fabrications in Hollywood films about this era that portrayed him like Hoodlum, Cotton Club and American Gangster. / He had worked long and hard in the gym and, even more important, he had listened, and then executed the moves that he was taught. "The one thing I didn't have to teach him," says his manager and trainer, Yancey Durham, "was moving at the other guy. Johnson's family moved north. Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. He was rushed much too quickly yet managed to survive and attain contender status in spite of Madison Square Garden matchmaker Teddy Brenners tendency to destroy up and coming talent through horrible matchmaking. Father Louis Gigante Folley, Boone Kirkman, Carl "Bobo" Olson, Billy Daniels, Tom
ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones Jones, now 37 years old, retired from the NFL in 2019 and has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement during his time in Morgantown and as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. First, Bonannos son was a kid at the time. Bad timing with a dash of bad luck equals Doug Jones. 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. (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2019-2021), Sergeant Christopher Hollis (4 episodes, 2019), Captain Gary D'Alessandro Zora Folley boxer. "What you doin', boy, with all that money, gettin' yourself all confused?" Towards the end of the episode, it is revealed that Mayme Johnson may be having an affair of her own with Alis opponent, Doug Jones. 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