"From now on," his manager, Alex Koskowitz, finally said, "he fights his wife. He stopped the future light heavyweight champion in the 8th round. The fact is that Doug hurt Cassius early and often. Johnson's family moved north. He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. I carried the fight to him. (uncredited) Answer (1 of 4): Doug Jones was a very good light heavyweight who campaigned at heavyweight the later part of his career, where he rose to #2 contender, fought in a title eliminator against Ali, then 3 years later fought for the WBA heavyweight title. (2 episodes, 2019), Special Agent David Preston Your email address will not be published. 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. 7. No oneexcept some insensible dudecould miss feeling the moment near the end of the sixth round last week in Philadelphia: one moves up and one moves down, a theme, with all its endless variations, as old as hell. 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. McNeeley, Archie McBride and Pete Rademacher. [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). That's why he looked beautiful tonight. Alleybux. 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. When the cops try to forcibly move remove them, Mayme ex-flame Doug Jones protects her and a newspaper gets a photograph of the moment when Jones has his arms around her. He was a solid contender and I saw him several times on TV, including the wins over Foster and Foster and Von Clay. Right now Joe is still learning. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. Mayme was a class act, and had a big heart, said Henry Perk Perkins, a Harlem restaurateur and close friend of both Mayme and Bumpy. (uncredited) 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. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. In 1948, Mrs. Johnson married Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, portrayed in American Gangster, the 2007 film that focused on another Harlem underworld figure, Frank Lucas. It does not store any personal data. 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. Never an easy opponent at any time during his nine year pro career, he would be a terror among the light heavyweights of today. Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. / Karen E Quinones Miller Mayme Hatcher Johnson, died of heart failure on May 1, in 1994 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community in 1994 (source). His last chance for a title ended with a 15 round loss to WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell on June 28, 1966. Bob Foster boxer. Fight stopped because of a cut and swollen right eye. Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. When I gave him a day off, Joe said, 'Thank you.' Elise Johnson is the real daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mother. 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. Riot Cop Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . I understand that the woman playing Mayme Johnson, Ilfenesh Hadera, is beautiful, but is it worth your life Dough? No back talk. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). (uncredited) Boxer List. He originally signed to challenge Johnson late in 1961 in Miami Beach for the title, but Johnson injured himself and they stuck Machen in there at the last minute so Jones moved up a few pounds and lost the decision. (1 episode, 2021), Chin Crew Mobster (30 episodes, 2019-2023), Vincent 'Chin' Gigante This seems to be a more accurate analysis than the charge by some of the press that Frazier was being fed another "body." After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. A recording of the conversation between Ali and X eventually makes its way to Vincent Gigante, who uses it to blackmail Ali into throwing the fight. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. Sam Langford boxer. 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 . For some people timing is everything. It was the night that the roof almost caved in on youngCassius. Nevertheless, she was a shoplifting heroin addict, but her grandparents established her as their own. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. Father Louis Gigante He is a basic, uncomplicated person. (8 episodes, 2019), Mental Patient Doug Jones should be through struggling in boxing. 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. The punches are unremitting, and he knows the only way to moveright at you. He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. In this episode, Chin Gigante reveals that he had Joe Bonannos son killed because he had a crush on his daughter, Stella. Name: Doug Jones Birth Name: Douglas David Jones Hometown: New York, New York, USA Birthplace: New York, New York, USA Died: 2017-11-14 (Age:80) Stance: Orthodox Height: 183cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Division: Heavyweight Manager: Alex Koskowitz Trainer: Lou Gross Doug Jones Gallery. (1 episode, 2019), 22 West Patron (3 episodes, 2019-2023), President Lyndon Johnson He stopped the future light heavyweight champion in the 8th round. Doug Jones, suddenly too old and too vulnerable too soon, is on the floor, his chest heaving, his right hand standing limply, seemingly letting go of a once boundless, sweet but now unendurable dream. (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer Gary D'Alessandro He continued boxing with limited success, losing to distinguished boxers George Chuvalo, Joe Frazier and Ernie Terrell, with the Terrell fight for the WBA title. In his next bout Doug met the classy Harold Johnson for the vacant World Light Heavyweight championship. Bumpy collapsed and died of a heart attack in a Harlem restaurant on July 7, 1968. / Stella loses touch with what Teddy is going through during the record store adution. (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). 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. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. Peter Maher boxer. (1 episode, 2023), Nation of Islam Brother 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. Dougs record fell to 21-3-1. Vincent . Then take Jerry Quarry. AND HERE WE GO. 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 . Jones won his next two fights against Bob Foster (who was in his ninth professional fight) and Zora Folley. Copyright 2022 DefPen.com. (1 episode, 2021), Junie Byrd's Armed Guard Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. 6-0. (uncredited) / Go figure. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Doug had an extensive and successful amateur career during military service in the Air Force. Retweet. Through the Rewind series, examine the highs, lows and mind-boggling moments from each episode of season one. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Doug Jones boxer. [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). 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. In a statement on Barstool Sports, Jones said, Tell Bobby Laing Im looking for him and Im going to kick his ***!. He knew this was his onemaybe lastchance to stay near the big money, and a chance, however remote, for a shot at the heavyweight title. This guy is Murder, Incorporated. Required fields are marked *. Black past reports that after a gang war, Johnson took over the Harlem rackets in exchange for protection by the Mafia then led by Lucky Luciano. Infuriated at the reports, Durham began talking absurdly about fighting Ali six years from now, and then he cut it to two years, which is equally ridiculous. 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. (1 episode, 2019), Brittany, Cleavaged Prostitute Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. DefPen.com is part of the Def Pen Media Group, LLC. Text is available under the Creative . 1. Stella Gigante bringing cookies to Greenes mothers apartment to smooth things over is the equivalent of that time Kendall Jenner tried to cure racism with Pepsi. Benefits Of Living In The Country And How To Relocate Easily, Senate Housing Committee Advances Bill Legalizing Basements And Cellars, A Top Employee Value Proposition: Incentivize Your Workforce, Clinical Laboratory Safety Tips From the Experts, Achieve These Age-Reversing Makeovers Without Spending Too Much, The Top Modes Of Transport When Hauling Goods. Opinion was split as to who deserved to win. A huge crowd turned out to watch. "We ain't ready for Clay. (uncredited) (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). Cassiuswas able to get his jab working. 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. Now, its clear that both Mayme and Forest are a team, but they may do their own thing from time to time. Impressive? In the first round Clay was sent back on his heels by Joness right cross. . Clay responded with swift combinations and it was anybodys fight going into the ninth round. 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. 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. Douglas Jones (disambiguation) List of people with surname Jones This page was last edited on 1 February 2022, at 23:42 (UTC). "What you doin', boy, with all that money, gettin' yourself all confused?" He was a loudmouth . (uncredited) It was one of Johnsons best performances, but Jones hung in there. 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, Doug Jones, Boxer Who Gave a Young Cassius Clay His Toughest fight, Dies at 80. (uncredited) Bumpy sees this picture and gets suspicious. Bumpy Johnson, also known as the Godfather of Harlem, inspired the TV series of the same name. He is obviously now far removed from the kid who used to slop hogs on his family's patch of land in Beaufort, S.C., but he still yearns for that atmosphere, that simplicity and the smell of chitlins wafting out of the kitchen. He was certain he was too fast for Frazier. (6 episodes, 2021-2023), Honorable Elijah Muhammad (uncredited) In 2021, this would probably be a bad idea. From there, Ali talks to Bumpy Johnson about helping him out. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). They were married in a civil ceremony two weeks later. A new edition of the Rewind series is available each day at 9 a.m. A talented fighter who just happened to box in the greatest era of the heavyweight division. There was nothing he could do.". February 27 1937; New York, New York. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Division heavyweight. (3 episodes, 2019), Sister of Islam (1 episode, 2021), Ferdie Pacheco Frazier just took the fight away from him. Buddy Scott boxer. Spittle flew from the corners of his mouth and his head flopped, like a scarecrow's. He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. These are not Hall of Fame numbers. Frazier looked at him, and then Jones started descending slowly, his body disassembling. He tapped the fighter's knees, beamed light into his eyes, used a tuning fork around the bones of his ears and had Jones spread his arms and bring each finger to his nose. (11 episodes, 2019-2023), Archie I don't want him fighting anymore.". All week before the fight the champion had spoken of Frazier as a possible victim in 1967, perhaps in the summer. / Nationality . The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. 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. he was asked. Boone wanted Doug again and got him. enabled him to hold his own against the bigger men; His most President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". There are so many things wrong with this. 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). Dougs record fell to 21-3-1. "I don't need Clay right now," Durham replied sharply. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. (1 episode, 2023), Fat Ricky He appreciated it. At the top of the episode, it is insinuated that Bumpy Johnson once had an affair with a woman who now backs Muhammad Ali financially. Mayme Johnson, who moved to Philadelphia in 2003, died Friday of respiratory failure. 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. 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. (uncredited) You bet! Prior to his bout with Harlem's own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. Jones, who will make his boxing debut, will fight undefeated (5-0) Rough N Rowdy champion Bobby Laing. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Harold Johnson boxer. Jones at 188 pounds and 6 feet tall was 14 pounds lighter and three inches shorter but was significantly faster than Clays previous opponents. Doug "Pugilism" Jones started off his career successfully with 19 consecutive wins against mostly lightly regarded opponents but did defeat ex-Middleweight champion Bobo Olson, until his first loss occurred at the hands of Eddie Machen. 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. Doug lost ten of forty one fights. Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. The buildup to the fight was tremendous. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Showing the tenacity that molded his career Doug bounced back to score kayos over Bob Foster and Folley in a return match . Of 25 boxing writers at the Garden that night, 13 scored it for Jones, 10 favored Clay, and two called it even. 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Doug Jones suffered the same fate as Quarry . / He does not want approval or distractionjust results. (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. (uncredited) By the middle rounds. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, 94, widow of a legendary Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. If he needed any more convincing to retire it was provided six months later by young Boone Kirkman who TKOd him in six. Jones certainly fits that description now, but there was never any indication of this before the fight. (Eleven months and two fights later Cassius would upset Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title). (12 episodes, 2019-2023), Louis Gigante Over in the other dressing room, there were no such problems. (2 episodes, 2023), Doug Jones 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 . Miller said the book had been optioned for a movie. 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. He was lying on the bed and counting money. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. (1 episode, 2021), Mafia soldier However, he sees something special in Ali and offers to help. It didnt take Clay long to realize that he was in the fight of his life ! "I'm gonna go back there and live some day," Joe said in his hotel room the afternoon before the fight. 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Popular boxers by division. One of the most indelible images that we've posted this year that set 2022 apart. Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West . If youve missed any of your recaps so far, catch up here: Episode One | Episode Two | Episode Three. She became so fascinated that they left the restaurant together, went to the movies, and that was it. As a result of the punishment Doug suffered a hernia and was out of action for close to a year. Larry Gains boxer. Understanding how joining the Nation of Islam would affect his boxing prospects, he tells Ali not to publicly announce that is a Muslim until he wins the heavyweight title. She met Johnson, who was called "Bumpy" because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. Given how season one ended, theres a lot to look forward to and many questions that need to be answered. Johnson is apprehensive at first because his wife, Mayme Johnson, is a major supporter of Doug Jones. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. / The right hand no longer looks as though it had been manufactured in some boys' club gym. (1 episode, 2019), Nation Of Islam Brotherhood Hey Harlem, High School Sophomores And Juniors, Maker Lab Applications Are Open! One of her motives in writing the book was her anger at how her husband's associate, Frank Lucas, was portrayed in the 2007 film "American Gangster." Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones The West End was abuzz. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. 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. On October 20, 1962 Doug was matched with a 9 bout pro named Bob Foster. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". All rights reserved. Like a drum roll, his punches start at the body and end up with striking velocity and violence at the head. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. She was 94. At some point, shes going to run away for that reason. Jones also split two fights with Billy Daniels. Mayme, a longtime member of St. Martins Episcopal Church in Harlem, was known for her charitable and volunteer activities.. If he gets caught, Bumpy Johnson will kill him. He traveled to Seattle and upset their unbeaten prospect Boone Kirkman via a badly cut eye. Gaspar Digregorio Published Nov 5, 2007. WEIGHT. Nobody in the room said anything. Mrs. Johnson was having dinner at a restaurant on Seventh Avenue near 122nd Street when Johnson walked in, and though she brushed him off, he sat down and proceeded to talk about everything in the world, Miller said. The 23-year-old former Olympic champion has improved rapidly with each of his 14 pro fights, 13 of which were won by knockouts. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. Mrs. Johnson later was a hostess at a Manhattan restaurant. 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). Jones, his hands down, just stood there, stone-like. Doug Jones (boxer) (1937-2017), American; Doug Jones (curler), American; Others. blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but 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.
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