Doug Jones (boxer)
Jones (left) in 1963, at the weigh in for his fight against Muhammad Ali | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Turk |
| Born | February 27, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2017 (aged 80) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Win 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.