(1 episode, 2021), Miami Fight Fan Overall, he compiled a record of 30 wins (20 by knockout), 10 losses, and 1 draw. His next outing was a nationally televised bout against former middleweight champion Bobo Olsen. 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. 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. That's why he looked beautiful tonight. Stellas heart is in the right place, but no. Frazier looked at him, and then Jones started descending slowly, his body disassembling. Only then did he climb back into the fight. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. News Reporter "You can't get away from Frazier. By the middle rounds. Doug was an unlucky fighter. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. 159-195 lbs. Here, in an excerpt from her upcoming book (written with Karen E. Quinones Miller), "Harlem Godfather . HEIGHT. 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. enabled him to hold his own against the bigger men; His most Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. Jose Miguel Battle (uncredited) Likes. If you haven't been around fighters, you don't know what it is to have a boy like Joe.". Jones certainly fits that description now, but there was never any indication of this before the fight. You could see the end was near but Doug had one more surprise left. Heres the podcast of an interview with Miller: Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. Prior to his bout with Harlems own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. 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. A theme that belongs to all the old birds who sit in the public parks and play checkers and rail against that one brief moment when some kid lays a gold watch and handshake on themand then says thanks, sorry and goodbye. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. Doug Jones (boxer) (1937-2017), American; Doug Jones (curler), American; Others. This would be the highlight of Dougs respectable career. Vivid memoir of Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, Harlem street legend and husband of co-author, Mayme Johnson. Director Guillermo Navarro Writers Chris Brancato Paul Eckstein Zach Calig (executive story editor) Stars Forest Whitaker Nigel Thatch In the first round Clay was sent back on his heels by Joness right cross. (1 episode, 2019), Joe Valachi's Lawyer Jones won his next two fights against Bob Foster (who was in his ninth professional fight) and Zora Folley. Who knows? Doug deserves better then that. The fight purses were $90,000 ($796,598 inflation adjusted) for Clay and $75,000 for Jones.[8]. His jab, a weapon he never knew how to use, is now crisp, and he uses it intelligently. (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). Heres more. Ali is responsible. Doug Jones(Douglas David Jones) BORN. (1 episode, 2019), 22 West Patron Father Louis Gigante 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. (2 episodes, 2019), Special Agent David Preston The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on pointstoZora Folley. (2 episodes, 2019), Junie Byrd's Armed Guard Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. Sandra 3 episodes, 2021 Hudson Oz . In all he met six world title holders . She became so fascinated that they left the restaurant together, went to the movies, and that was it. He stopped the future light heavyweight champion in the 8th round. Then take Jerry Quarry. . The fans did not. She carried herself like a real lady and expected to be treated as such.. He was a solid contender and I saw him several times on TV, including the wins over Foster and Foster and Von Clay. "He's like a leech," said one of Jones's handlers. Whitaker is Bumpy, one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 1960s in New York City. You bet! From there, Ali talks to Bumpy Johnson about helping him out. It does not store any personal data. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. He was a talented boxer with a powerful right hand but what separated him from the crowd was his incredible toughness and heart. Impressive? Many fans in the Garden and those watching the bout at 40 closed circuit locations thought Jones had done enough to edge Clay who chalked up his 18th straight victory. 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Jones, who will make his boxing debut, will fight undefeated (5-0) Rough N Rowdy champion Bobby Laing. (uncredited) Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . Is it? 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. (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell 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. 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. Buddy Knox boxer. Death 2004-12-15. Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. Oct 29, 2019. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. Morgantown, West Virginia Former West Virginia Mountaineers star defensive player Adam Pac Man Jones has decided to enter the boxing ring. Over in the other dressing room, there were no such problems. Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 - November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. His next outing was a nationally televised bout against former middleweight champion Bobo Olsen. Bumpy sees this picture and gets suspicious. 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? Just no. There are so many things wrong with this. Forget about those who scoff at Muhammad Ali's skilis, call his opponents stiffs before they ever see them and speak of long-gone club fighters and other old toothless soldiers as monarchs. Daily News. (Eleven months and two fights later Cassius would upset Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title). 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. 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. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. All week before the fight the champion had spoken of Frazier as a possible victim in 1967, perhaps in the summer. Sam Langford boxer. He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. He does not want approval or distractionjust results. Frazier is genuine, and even now, because of his style, his attitude and firepower, he is an immensely better fighter than any whom Ali has defended his title against. Frazier's victory has made a sharp and real impact in the heavyweight division. 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 . Now, its clear that both Mayme and Forest are a team, but they may do their own thing from time to time. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. He was a childhood friend of writer Claude Brown and appears in Brown's autobiographical novel Manchild in the Promised Land (1965) with the alias Turk.[3]. Its just not realistic or a good idea. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West Virginia, and was the 6th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, but he has not been able to stay out of trouble off the field. There were ups but also untimely downs like the night Doug was upset by the rugged Canadian Chuvalo. 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. Doug Jones should be through struggling in boxing. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Towards the end of the episode, it is revealed that Mayme Johnson may be having an affair of her own with Alis opponent, Doug Jones. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? There wasnt any real power in his punches.. Peter Maher boxer. Jones will compete next month, August 27, in Barstool Sports Rough N Rowdy in Charleston, West Virginia. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson. He does what he's told. What do you say about a fighter who was good enough to challenge for world title recognition in two different weight classes? Doug had an extensive and successful amateur career during military service in the Air Force. 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. None of these improvements are altering his natural and primitive style, a type of offense similar to Rocky Marciano's, and one that many think will topple Ali. Secretary [2], Jones was raised in New York City. He is a basic, uncomplicated person. Text is available under the Creative . Many thought Jones deserved the decision, which was loudly booed by the Garden Crowd. Required fields are marked *. 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. / After two more victories he took on hard punching Philadelphia prospect Von Clay in back to back10 rounders. (uncredited) 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. Published Nov 5, 2007. Given how season one ended, theres a lot to look forward to and many questions that need to be answered. Never an easy opponent at any time during his nine year pro career, he would be a terror among the light heavyweights of today. (uncredited) Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". His last chance for a title ended with a 15 round loss to WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell on June 28, 1966. Jones, his hands down, just stood there, stone-like. He sidestepped and parried, but he could not avoid the unavoidable: When will Frazier fight Muhammad Ali? Even before he became a Muslim and before he refused to join the U.S. armed forces, Clay was unpopular with boxing fans. A new edition of the Rewind series is available each day at 9 a.m. He traveled to Seattle and upset their unbeaten prospect Boone Kirkman via a badly cut eye. Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. 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. However, its an even worse idea in the segregation of the 1960s. Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. NOTE: The article below contains spoilers for the fourth episode of the first season of The Godfather of Harlem. (uncredited) Given the tense relationship between Gigante and Johnson, this will lead to an all-out war. I saw the Harold Johnson vs. Doug Jones fight in person at the Arena in Philadelphia. He was certain he was too fast for Frazier. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. / He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. [4][5] The Ring selected this as its Fight of the Year in 1963.[6]. Go figure. blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but Boy, it really made her proud to finally get that book done.. The book paints a compelling and authentic picture of the man and the world of Harlem he operated in and dominated skewering and correcting many of the mistruths and fabrications in Hollywood films about this era that portrayed him like Hoodlum, Cotton Club and American Gangster. (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier (1 episode, 2019), Mosque #7 Leadership member The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Started boxing at age 19 while serving in the United States Air Force. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 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Mayme Johnson, who moved to Philadelphia in 2003, died Friday of respiratory failure. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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. Sam Langford boxer. 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. Mayme Johnson takes part in these protests and chains herself, along with others, to the buildings. Archie Gaines In this episode, Chin Gigante reveals that he had Joe Bonannos son killed because he had a crush on his daughter, Stella. Not, alas, Doug Jones, for whom there is nothing left but endless thanks, sorry and goodbye. (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Buddy Scott boxer. Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights. Matthew Johnson 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. Boone wanted Doug again and got him. (2 episodes, 2019), Patron of Church The officials thought Clay did enough to win. He is most famously remembered for his terri. 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. (uncredited) It was the night that the roof almost caved in on youngCassius. in 1963 when he almost pulled off a decision win, During his career, he defeated such men asBob Foster, Zora Few boxers at his weight have engaged in so many tough fights against top competition in so short a time as Doug Jones. Miller said the book had been optioned for a movie. Division heavyweight. 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. (1 episode, 2019), East Indian Muslim Prisoner She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. (1 episode, 2021), Chin Crew Mobster Showing the tenacity that molded his career Doug bounced back to score kayos over Bob Foster and Folley in a return match . OPENING JONES TO HIS LETHAL LEFT, CROWDING FRAZIER RIPS RIGHT TO THE HEAD, The dream died with worthy Doug Jones, but it gleamed brighter than ever for Joe Frazier, who has a Marciano punch and Ali in his future, 2023 ABG-SI LLC. At some point, shes going to run away for that reason. (1 episode, 2019), Brittany, Cleavaged Prostitute (4 episodes, 2019), Captain Gary D'Alessandro Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. (1 episode, 2023), Fat Ricky Jones (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). All Rights Reserved. Two weeks workin' in camp, he ate what was placed in front of him, and he ran in the snow. It didnt take Clay long to realize that he was in the fight of his life ! 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. Deal around him with the wine-filled late nights and the people who come at you with the big, false smiles. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dougs record fell to 21-3-1. In 1948, Mrs. Johnson married Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, portrayed in American Gangster, the 2007 film that focused on another Harlem underworld figure, Frank Lucas. Cassiuswas able to get his jab working. There was nothing he could do.". (1 episode, 2021), Ferdie Pacheco 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. Jones missed once. (uncredited) Retweet. Before we enter into season two of the Forest Whitaker-led drama, take a look back at season one. He was lying on the bed and counting money. 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. "I'm gonna go back there and live some day," Joe said in his hotel room the afternoon before the fight. Bobo Olson boxer. Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. 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. This boxing-related article is a stub. Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. (6 episodes, 2023), Gasper Digregorio (uncredited) (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). (5 episodes, 2021-2023), Alejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena He was no longer cheating on his roadwork or malingering in the gym. Bumpy Johnson, also known as the Godfather of Harlem, inspired the TV series of the same name. As time goes on his stand against young Cassius is almost forgotten. On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay . (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer Mrs. Johnson later was a hostess at a Manhattan restaurant. Season two of theGodfather of Harlemis set to return to Epix on April 18. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 DefPen.com. Nobody in. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. Tonight he graduated from high school, and I want him to go to college before he takes on Professor Clay." (1 episode, 2021), Junie Byrd's Armed Guard 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) . She was 94. 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. / May 4, 2009. All rights reserved. First, Bonannos son was a kid at the time. (1 episode, 2019), Numbers Player These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He was a talented boxer with a powerful right hand but what separated him from the crowd was his incredible toughness and heart. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. 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. Popular boxers by division. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; The fact is that Doug hurt Cassius early and often. I said simply, Is that right? He said, Yes, thats right, and kept on driving.. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (3 episodes, 2019-2023), President Lyndon Johnson (7 episodes, 2019-2021), Patricia Young Stribling boxer. 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. (12 episodes, 2019-2023), Louis Gigante "You'll be fine.". / He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. He then buried Bonannos son in the basement of Fiddlers. (uncredited) Nevertheless, she was a shoplifting heroin addict, but her grandparents established her as their own. Jones also split two fights with Billy Daniels. On October 20, 1962 Doug was matched with a 9 bout pro named Bob Foster. WEIGHT. Eventually, this is going to come out. 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. Douglas Jones (disambiguation) List of people with surname Jones This page was last edited on 1 February 2022, at 23:42 (UTC). One of the most indelible images that we've posted this year that set 2022 apart. The West End was abuzz. 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. Of 25 boxing writers at the Garden that night, 13 scored it for Jones, 10 favored Clay, and two called it even. (20 episodes, 2019-2023), Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Doug lost the verdict but little stature. Doug was an unlucky fighter. Right now Joe is still learning. Doug Jones. The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). "Oh yes you have, boy," said Durham, "but even if you don't, you not goin' to need any in the ring when the big prize comes along.". 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. Nationality . Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West . A talented fighter who just happened to box in the greatest era of the heavyweight division. 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. I understand that the woman playing Mayme Johnson, Ilfenesh Hadera, is beautiful, but is it worth your life Dough? She was tickled pink to tell people she was an author at age 93, said Henry Perkins, owner of Perks, a restaurant on Manhattan Avenue near 122d Street in Harlem. (uncredited) (uncredited) When I gave him a day off, Joe said, 'Thank you.' Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. Bout was stopped after Bailey broke his hand in the 5th round. Zora Folley 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). (6 episodes, 2023), Brother Clinkscale "From now on," his manager, Alex Koskowitz, finally said, "he fights his wife. 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. (1 episode, 2019), Indonesian Muslim Prisoner Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. / Height-Reach-Age 64. 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. famous fight came against Cassius Clay (the young Muhammad Ali) "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. He also crossed gloves with top contenders like Eddie Machen, Pete Rademacher, Zora Folley, Billy Daniels, George Chuvalo,Thad Spencer and Boone Kirkman. Gary D'Alessandro 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 . In addition, the fight also had a pay-per-view home television broadcast in Toronto and Hartford, Connecticut. Prior to his bout with Harlem's own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. (8 episodes, 2019-2023), Cecil By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. #RNR15 https://t.co/iwXhNm96mT, Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 28, 2021, A New Head Coach Replacement Candidate is Now Available, What's Next Now That Neal Brown is Back in 2023, The ACC Dug Its Own Grave and West Virginia Fans Will Now. Not many fighters, to be certain, are like Frazier. Opinion was split as to who deserved to win. The 23-year-old former Olympic champion has improved rapidly with each of his 14 pro fights, 13 of which were won by knockouts. Doug Jones boxer. 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