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He was a childhood friend of writer Claude Brown and appears in Brown's autobiographical novel Manchild in the Promised Land (1965) with the alias Turk.[3]. 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. Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West Virginia, and was the 6th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, but he has not been able to stay out of trouble off the field. Second, Gigante hates Stellas new boyfriend and her old boyfriend. OPENING JONES TO HIS LETHAL LEFT, CROWDING FRAZIER RIPS RIGHT TO THE HEAD, The dream died with worthy Doug Jones, but it gleamed brighter than ever for Joe Frazier, who has a Marciano punch and Ali in his future, 2023 ABG-SI LLC. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier Nobody in the room said anything. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [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). Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 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). Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. 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. Cecil Bradley On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West . (6 episodes, 2019-2021), Jos Battle Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. (uncredited) Orderly Boy, it really made her proud to finally get that book done.. 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. Given the tense relationship between Gigante and Johnson, this will lead to an all-out war. A huge crowd turned out to watch. Jones certainly fits that description now, but there was never any indication of this before the fight. Even if Margaret's grandparents ducked the fact that she was their granddaughter, she always felt that she was their own; they squandered her with . Doug Jones, a character in the 2021 film No Sudden Move; See also. (uncredited) Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. Fight stopped because of a cut and swollen right eye. (1 episode, 2019), Joe Valachi's Lawyer Mayme Hatcher Johnson, 94, widow of a legendary Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. He does not want approval or distractionjust results. He was a solid contender and I saw him several times on TV, including the wins over Foster and Foster and Von Clay. Joe's just a sweetheart. Two weeks workin' in camp, he ate what was placed in front of him, and he ran in the snow. (uncredited) 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 didnt hit me with any solid punches. . 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. From there, Ali talks to Bumpy Johnson about helping him out. In a statement on Barstool Sports, Jones said, Tell Bobby Laing Im looking for him and Im going to kick his ***!. The fact is that Doug hurt Cassius early and often. Jones was a talented fighter who could box well and deliver stiff blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but readily got into the ring with heavyweights; His boxing skills enabled him to hold his own against the . "What you doin', boy, with all that money, gettin' yourself all confused?" 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. This boxing-related article is a stub. (1 episode, 2019), East Indian Muslim Prisoner Elise Johnson is the real daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mother. Heres the podcast of an interview with Miller: Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. He's through. (You can unsubscribe anytime). (1 episode, 2019), Indonesian Muslim Prisoner Mayme Hatcher Johnson was the wife of notorious Harlem Gangster, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. What was Stella Gigante thinking by bringing cookies to Teddy Greenes apartment? Zora Folley boxer. Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. He appreciated it. Then take Jerry Quarry. You could see the end was near but Doug had one more surprise left. Stella loses touch with what Teddy is going through during the record store adution. Published Nov 5, 2007. (uncredited) However, its unclear why Doug Jones would go down this road with Mayme Johnson. Durham, of course, was referring to the time when and if Frazier ever fights Ali, but after the Jones fight he seemed to smolder at any mention of the champion in the dressing room. If he gets caught, Bumpy Johnson will kill him. 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. 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. (2 episodes, 2023), Doug Jones (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell in 1963 when he almost pulled off a decision win, During his career, he defeated such men asBob Foster, Zora He was a talented boxer with a powerful right hand but what separated him from the crowd was his incredible toughness and heart. Bumpy had just come out of Dannamora, Miller said after he had served 10 years at that state prison in northern New York. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay . (7 episodes, 2019-2021), Patricia Nobody had labeled him a setup or a tapped-out scuffler in his fights with Ernie Terrell and Thad Spencer. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. Text is available under the Creative . Doug lost ten of forty one fights. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He was no longer cheating on his roadwork or malingering in the gym. Gary D'Alessandro Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. He gave The Greatest his toughest pre championship fight and to this day there are many who feel that the decision rendered that night was a travesty . 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. 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. (1 episode, 2019), Nation Of Islam Brotherhood She met Johnson, who was called Bumpy because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. Doug Jones and Ernie Terrell (June 1966). Jones, who will make his boxing debut, will fight undefeated (5-0) Rough N Rowdy champion Bobby Laing. (1 episode, 2019), Brittany, Cleavaged Prostitute Debut 1963-05-08. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The fans did not. Then on February 21st, 1967 Doug became a stepping stone on Joe Fraziers march toward the heavyweight crown. I don't want him fighting anymore.". Clay won in 10 rounds by unanimous decision: Cassius Clay (soon Muhammad Ali) and Doug Jones fought a ten-round boxing match at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on March 13 . Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. A short, marauding fighterhe now fights at 205 poundsFrazier crowds his opponent and moves inside the natural line of punches. If you haven't been around fighters, you don't know what it is to have a boy like Joe.". (uncredited) Clay ran like a thief, he said. 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. (uncredited) Popular boxers by division. Douglas Jones (disambiguation) List of people with surname Jones This page was last edited on 1 February 2022, at 23:42 (UTC). His last chance for a title ended with a 15 round loss to WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell on June 28, 1966. (6 episodes, 2023), Gasper Digregorio Boone wanted Doug again and got him. 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Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on points to Zora Folley. The buildup to the fight was tremendous. He was a loudmouth . "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 . This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 7. The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. She was 94. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. His last chance for a title ended with a 15 round loss to WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell on June 28, 1966. 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. Eventually, this is going to come out. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Boxing Pro 41 bouts. He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. Mrs. Johnson was born near Ashville, N.C., Miller said and moved to New York in 1938, where she became a waitress at Hagars, a Washington Heights club owned by actress Ethel Waters. "The one thing I didn't have to teach him," says his manager and trainer, Yancey Durham, "was moving at the other guy. A dramatic 7th round KO of top ranked Zora Folley (a few months earlier he dropped a decision to Folley) moved Jones into the ranks of heavyweight contenders and led to his match with young Cassius. In the first round Clay was sent back on his heels by Joness right cross. "I'm gonna go back there and live some day," Joe said in his hotel room the afternoon before the fight. Not many fighters, to be certain, are like Frazier. (Eleven months and two fights later Cassius would upset Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title). She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. "I don't need Clay right now," Durham replied sharply. 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. HEIGHT. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Buddy Scott boxer. 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