Doug Jones (boxer)

Doug Jones
Born(1937-02-27)February 27, 1937
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2017(2017-11-14) (aged 80)
Other namesTurk
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins30
Wins by KO20
Losses10
Draws1

Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 – November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer.[1] He was the number-one contender in early 1964 and beat top contenders Zora Folley, Light Heavyweight Champion Bob Foster, Middleweight World Champion Bobo Olson and World Heavyweight title challengers Pete Rademacher and Tom McNeeley in his career.[2] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay which he lost by Unanimous decision.[3]

  1. ^ Silver, Mike (November 22, 2017). "Doug Jones, Boxer Who Gave a Young Cassius Clay His Toughest fight, Dies at 80". Boxing Over Broadway. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  2. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/9378 [bare URL]
  3. ^ Atlas, Teddy (January 17, 2006). "Ali's legend forged beyond the classic bouts". ESPN: Boxing. Retrieved January 9, 2010.