Gary D'Alessandro These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Sandra 3 episodes, 2021 Hudson Oz . (uncredited) Oct 29, 2019. (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. Unfortunately, love can make us blind at times. 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. Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. 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. Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. [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). Director Guillermo Navarro Writers Chris Brancato Paul Eckstein Zach Calig (executive story editor) Stars Forest Whitaker Nigel Thatch (uncredited) Madrina 3 episodes, 2023 True Whitaker . Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? "The one thing I didn't have to teach him," says his manager and trainer, Yancey Durham, "was moving at the other guy. 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. Jones at 188 pounds and 6 feet tall was 14 pounds lighter and three inches shorter but was significantly faster than Clays previous opponents. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. "I'm gonna go back there and live some day," Joe said in his hotel room the afternoon before the fight. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. NOTE: The article below contains spoilers for the fourth episode of the first season of The Godfather of Harlem. / 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. They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. He's through. Matthew Johnson boxer. Showing the tenacity that molded his career Doug bounced back to score kayos over Bob Foster and Folley in a return match . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". "See if you got any lucky bucks," he added. Bumpy had just come out of Dannamora, Miller said after he had served 10 years at that state prison in northern New York. She carried herself like a real lady and expected to be treated as such.. Of 25 boxing writers at the Garden that night, 13 scored it for Jones, 10 favored Clay, and two called it even. Retweet. 7. Bob Foster boxer. 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. Young Stribling boxer. Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. 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. He does his job. Archie Gaines "I know you are," the doctor whispered. The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Then he moved back down to 175 to challenge Johnson in his next fight in May, 1962. He wants me now, but when I take the fight it will be a war between equals. amzn_assoc_asins = "B0016OW8BS"; (1 episode, 2019), Mosque #7 Leadership member amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Eventually, this is going to come out. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. The punches are unremitting, and he knows the only way to moveright at you. There were ups but also untimely downs like the night Doug was upset by the rugged Canadian Chuvalo. Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 - November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Season two of theGodfather of Harlemis set to return to Epix on April 18. (uncredited) Father Louis Gigante Doug only had 10 pro fights when he fought his first main event against tough former New York Golden Gloves champ Juan Pomare. On October 20, 1962 Doug was matched with a 9 bout pro named Bob Foster. Frazier looked at him, and then Jones started descending slowly, his body disassembling. Doug Jones, a character in the 2021 film No Sudden Move; See also. 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. "From now on," his manager, Alex Koskowitz, finally said, "he fights his wife. (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). A huge crowd turned out to watch. He established himself as a viable contender in 1960 with two wins over Von Clay and asixround KO of Bobo Olson. 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. The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. She met Johnson, who was called "Bumpy" because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. Debut 1963-05-08. (1 episode, 2019), Numbers Player Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio was a talented fighter who could box well and deliver stiff (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). Jones missed once. Then on February 21st, 1967 Doug became a stepping stone on Joe Fraziers march toward the heavyweight crown. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones (1 episode, 2021), Mafia soldier (1 episode, 2021), Geechee Club Couple He followed up with knockouts of Floyd McCoy and Pete Rademacher before taking on Von Clay for the third and final time winning via a 10th round TKO. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Doug "Pugilism" Jones started off his career successfully with 18 consecutive wins against mostly lightly regarded opponents, until his first loss occurred at the hands of Eddie Machen. Mayme Hatchers meeting with Bumpy Johnson in 1948 was pure chance, Miller said. [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). / (uncredited) Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. [2] Early life [ edit] Jones was raised in New York City. (uncredited) In 2021, this would probably be a bad idea. Folley, Boone Kirkman, Carl "Bobo" Olson, Billy Daniels, Tom Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. Go figure. Input your search keywords and press Enter. The right hand no longer looks as though it had been manufactured in some boys' club gym. 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. His next outing was a nationally televised bout against former middleweight champion Bobo Olsen. 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. He was a talented boxer with a powerful right hand but what separated him from the crowd was his incredible toughness and heart. You bet! Secretary (2 episodes, 2023), Doug Jones (1 episode, 2021). (8 episodes, 2019), Mental Patient DefPen.com is part of the Def Pen Media Group, LLC. News Reporter (1 episode, 2021), Junie Byrd's Armed Guard 20,378. 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. A new edition of the Rewind series is available each day at 9 a.m. Jose Miguel Battle 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. Division heavyweight. Clay won the bout on points through a close but unanimous decision. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "harlemworld-20"; The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. WEIGHT. (20 episodes, 2019-2023), Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Vivid memoir of Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, Harlem street legend and husband of co-author, Mayme Johnson. After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. (uncredited) Second, Gigante hates Stellas new boyfriend and her old boyfriend. The arrangement lasted for four decades., The Philadelphiia Inquirer writes, In October that year, we were driving past 116th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in his Cadillac when he suddenly turned to me and said, Mayme, I think you and I should go ahead and get married., I was stunned, but I kept my composure. Opinion was split as to who deserved to win. Info about the boxer Doug Jones, debut 1958-08-22. McNeeley, Archie McBride and Pete Rademacher. Born 1940-08-11. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. Frazier just took the fight away from him. That's why he looked beautiful tonight. He also crossed gloves with top contenders like Eddie Machen, Pete Rademacher, Zora Folley, Billy Daniels, George Chuvalo,Thad Spencer and Boone Kirkman. Even before he became a Muslim and before he refused to join the U.S. armed forces, Clay was unpopular with boxing fans. What do you say about a fighter who holds knockout victories over former world champion and Hall of Famers Carl Bobo Olson and Bob Foster? On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay in a sold out, jammed packed Madison Square Garden. Against Jones he set up numerous openings, and in the second and sixth rounds he threw right-hand uppercuts when Jones appeared to be covered against hooks and straight punches. He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). Not to mention, Gigante has a guilty conscience because of the whole matter. All week before the fight the champion had spoken of Frazier as a possible victim in 1967, perhaps in the summer. (8 episodes, 2019-2023), Cecil Doug lost the verdict but little stature. This guy is Murder, Incorporated. (1 episode, 2019), Indonesian Muslim Prisoner (6 episodes, 2023), Brother Clinkscale 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 alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). It was one of Johnsons best performances, but Jones hung in there. / (1 episode, 2019), 22 West Patron If you haven't been around fighters, you don't know what it is to have a boy like Joe.". He traveled to Seattle and upset their unbeaten prospect Boone Kirkman via a badly cut eye. (uncredited) (uncredited) Daily News. This seems to be a more accurate analysis than the charge by some of the press that Frazier was being fed another "body." Mayme Johnson, who moved to Philadelphia in 2003, died Friday of respiratory failure. 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. Boxer: Cassius Clay: Doug Jones: Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. New York City, New York, U.S. Pre-fight record: 17-0: 21-3-1: Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) . However, he sees something special in Ali and offers to help. by By Walter F. Naedele, Inquirer Staff Writer Published May 18, 2009 THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS EXCLUSIVE TO SUBSCRIBERS DON'T MISS A MOMENT 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. (1 episode, 2019), Melvin Hatcher Mayme Hatcher Johnson was the wife of notorious Harlem Gangster, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. Sandra 3 episodes, 2021 Hudson Oz . Like a drum roll, his punches start at the body and end up with striking velocity and violence at the head. Boy, it really made her proud to finally get that book done.. He appreciated it. (1 episode, 2023), Fat Ricky ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. Jones, the poor devil, had to change styles every round. February 27 1937; New York, New York. "Doug Jones, Boxer Who Gave a Young Cassius Clay His Toughest fight, Dies at 80", "Ali's legend forged beyond the classic bouts", "Clay Finishes Fast to Gain Unpopular Verdict", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doug_Jones_(boxer)&oldid=1101062011, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 July 2022, at 03:35. She met Johnson, who was called Bumpy because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. Sam Langford boxer. 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. Margaret Johnson was the granddaughter of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson and his wife, the late Mayme Johnson. Def Pen is a registered trademark. 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. Jones was down once in the 11th, before referee Arthur Mercante stopped it. said Durham, who was on the other bed. The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. 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(uncredited) blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but The West End was abuzz. What was Stella Gigante thinking by bringing cookies to Teddy Greenes apartment? Madrina 3 episodes, 2023 True Whitaker . If he needed any more convincing to retire it was provided six months later by young Boone Kirkman who TKOd him in six. He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. Total bouts 41, won 30, lost 10, draw 1. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? 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. In the early 1930s, the review stated, Johnson got his big break when he was hired as a leg-breaker and bodyguard by the reigning queen of uptown crime, Madame Stephanie St. Clair, who was among the leaders in the Harlem numbers rackets. / There wasnt any real power in his punches.. (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell 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. Two weeks workin' in camp, he ate what was placed in front of him, and he ran in the snow. readily got into the ring with heavyweights; His boxing skills Boxer List. (3 episodes, 2019-2023), President Lyndon Johnson On March 13, 1963, before a sold out Madison Square Garden crowd of 18,732 fans, Clay struggled to win a close but controversial 10 round decision over his persistent foe. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Cecil Bradley He was no longer cheating on his roadwork or malingering in the gym. Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. / Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson Then take Jerry Quarry. "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 . enabled him to hold his own against the bigger men; His most (uncredited) "Clay-Jones Fight First Garden Sellout in 13 Yrs", "Narrow Win Over Jones Jars Poetry Out Of Clay", "Invitation To Murder: Cassius May Get A Crack At Liston This Summer", "Cassius Clay Outpoints Doug Jones For Decision: Clay Still Wants Liston in Six Months For Title", "Fight Telecast On at Mosque (Cassius Clay Ticket Ad)", The Rumble in the Jungle (Foreman vs. Ali), The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay, I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali, Ferdie Pacheco (personal physician, cornerman), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cassius_Clay_vs._Doug_Jones&oldid=1030212058, March 1963 sports events in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 June 2021, at 15:31. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. Buddy Scott boxer. 6-0. (1 episode, 2019), Nation Of Islam Brotherhood Likes. Death 2004-12-15. He does not want approval or distractionjust results. In his next bout Doug met the classy Harold Johnson for the vacant World Light Heavyweight championship. Karen E Quinones Miller Depicted as Lucas mentor, the exploits of Johnson, once chronicled by Lawrence Fishburne in the movie Hoodlum have returned to our attention.Although hes been gone since 1968, Johnson left. 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. (1 episode, 2021), Ferdie Pacheco Given how season one ended, theres a lot to look forward to and many questions that need to be answered. (uncredited) (23 episodes, 2019-2023), Margaret Johnson President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on pointstoZora Folley. 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. There was nothing he could do.". I carried the fight to him. The fight purses were $90,000 ($796,598 inflation adjusted) for Clay and $75,000 for Jones.[8]. As a result of the punishment Doug suffered a hernia and was out of action for close to a year. I saw the Harold Johnson vs. Doug Jones fight in person at the Arena in Philadelphia. (uncredited) Now, shes trying to make up for it by coming to Teddys predominantly Black neighborhood with cookies. 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. He rolled the question around in his mind and then said: "All fighters have a future.". I carried the fight to him. I understand that the woman playing Mayme Johnson, Ilfenesh Hadera, is beautiful, but is it worth your life Dough? Prior to his bout with Harlem's own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. (uncredited) Prior to Muhammad Alis three and a half year exile that began in 1967 Doug Jones gave the fighter then known as Cassius Clay his toughest fight. Why were Nat and Del so reckless when destroying the Ali-X recordings? On June 28th, 1966 Doug failed on his date with destiny as the bigger, taller Terrell won a boring points verdict to retain his bogus title.Four months later Doug was beaten by up and coming prospect Thad Spencer. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. One of the four major plotlines from this episode revolves around Muhammad Ali, who was known as Cassius Clay at the time. This would be the highlight of Dougs respectable career. "I don't need Clay right now," Durham replied sharply. Take Lennox Lewis and Roy Jones Jr. Sure, I know he's pushing. A short, marauding fighterhe now fights at 205 poundsFrazier crowds his opponent and moves inside the natural line of punches. [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. 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. 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." Who knows? 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