Doug Jones (boxer)
Doug Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 27, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2017 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Turk |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 – November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. 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. He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay which he lost by Unanimous decision.