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. Deal around him with the wine-filled late nights and the people who come at you with the big, false smiles. (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio 159-195 lbs. 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. 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. (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer 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. This seems to be a more accurate analysis than the charge by some of the press that Frazier was being fed another "body." Dougs record fell to 21-3-1. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. She was 94. 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. Folley, Boone Kirkman, Carl "Bobo" Olson, Billy Daniels, Tom Who knows? Ali is responsible. #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. The fight had a closed-circuit theatre television broadcast, which drew 150,000 pay-per-view buys,[9] including 9,000 in Texas[10] and 1,500 at Syria Mosque. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; The fans did not. Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. Bad timing with a dash of bad luck equals Doug Jones. Heres the podcast of an interview with Miller: Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. Oct 29, 2019. / Jones won his next two fights against Bob Foster (who was in his ninth professional fight) and Zora Folley. Clay responded with swift combinations and it was anybodys fight going into the ninth round. (7 episodes, 2019-2021), Patricia (uncredited) Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Boone wanted Doug again and got him. Prior to his bout with Harlems own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. 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. Never an easy opponent at any time during his nine year pro career, he would be a terror among the light heavyweights of today. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Adam Clayton Powell 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. (uncredited) Two weeks workin' in camp, he ate what was placed in front of him, and he ran in the snow. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? 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. Doug ended matters with a left right combination in the 6th round. Season two of theGodfather of Harlemis set to return to Epix on April 18. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, 94, widow of a legendary Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. Her husband died in 1968, and after moving to Philadelphia in 2004, Mrs. Johnson wrote Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, published in 2008. Death 2004-12-15. (4 episodes, 2019), Captain Gary D'Alessandro (uncredited) Likes. He was a solid contender and I saw him several times on TV, including the wins over Foster and Foster and Von Clay. The struggle, it was apparent, had begun, and Durham and Frazier will be even more troubled to hold out for another 12 months. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Jones missed once. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. (6 episodes, 2023), Gasper Digregorio Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Doug only had 10 pro fights when he fought his first main event against tough former New York Golden Gloves champ Juan Pomare. (8 episodes, 2019-2023), Cecil document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Bob Foster boxer. (You can unsubscribe anytime). If youve missed any of your recaps so far, catch up here: Episode One | Episode Two | Episode Three. Johnson was born in 1914 in NC, and moved to New York City in 1938, where she found work as a waitress in a club owned by singer/actress Ethel Waters. [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). McNeeley, Archie McBride and Pete Rademacher. 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. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. 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(12 episodes, 2019-2023), Louis Gigante (Eleven months and two fights later Cassius would upset Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title). The left hook, which has been shortened up, is swifter and more punishing than before, and Frazier is thinking constantly. Then he moved back down to 175 to challenge Johnson in his next fight in May, 1962. Ultimately, Johnson sends Nat and Del to get the recording back. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, died of heart failure on May 1, in 1994 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community in 1994 (source). Director Guillermo Navarro Writers Chris Brancato Paul Eckstein Zach Calig (executive story editor) Stars Forest Whitaker Nigel Thatch "How do Frazier's punches compare to others you've fought?" Peter Maher boxer. Right now Joe is still learning. Gate: $46, 432, according to wire reports, was the largest gate in the 47 year history of the Arena. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "harlemworld-20"; (7 episodes, 2019-2023), Robert Morgenthau He was lying on the bed and counting money. (2 episodes, 2019), Junie Byrd's Armed Guard Whitaker is Bumpy, one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 1960s in New York City. Jones also split two fights with Billy Daniels. This boxing-related article is a stub. (1 episode, 2019), Brittany, Cleavaged Prostitute The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. [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). Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. 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. Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. 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. George Chuvalo boxer. The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on points to Zora Folley. Debut 1963-05-08. Just no. He traveled to Seattle and upset their unbeaten prospect Boone Kirkman via a badly cut eye. Jones will compete next month, August 27, in Barstool Sports Rough N Rowdy in Charleston, West Virginia. Published Nov 5, 2007. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. Tonight he graduated from high school, and I want him to go to college before he takes on Professor Clay." Frazier just took the fight away from him. 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. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Then on February 21st, 1967 Doug became a stepping stone on Joe Fraziers march toward the heavyweight crown. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. (3 episodes, 2019), FBI Agent 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 . The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Johnson's family moved north. However, its unclear why Doug Jones would go down this road with Mayme Johnson. During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. 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. In his next bout Doug met the classy Harold Johnson for the vacant World Light Heavyweight championship. A short, marauding fighterhe now fights at 205 poundsFrazier crowds his opponent and moves inside the natural line of punches. Boxer List. Jones did move, more than he had in recent years, and he did land several good right handsFrazier is not a difficult targetbut his calculations had sold Frazier short. 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. (20 episodes, 2019-2023), Congressman Adam Clayton Powell 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. Boxing Pro 41 bouts. "I don't need Clay right now," Durham replied sharply. 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. Now, shes trying to make up for it by coming to Teddys predominantly Black neighborhood with cookies. (3 episodes, 2019-2023), Bumpy's Boys (30 episodes, 2019-2023), Vincent 'Chin' Gigante Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. He landed on the middle strand of the ropes, and his head, bleeding at the mouth, dangled there. Frazier looked at him, and then Jones started descending slowly, his body disassembling. She met Johnson, who was called Bumpy because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. At some point, shes going to run away for that reason. Prior to his bout with Harlem's own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. Mayme Hatchers meeting with Bumpy Johnson in 1948 was pure chance, Miller said. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. This would be the highlight of Dougs respectable career. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. His face, with those brooding eyes of an M-G-M Mexican busted in a crap game, gaped out at the crowd. Here, in an excerpt from her upcoming book (written with Karen E. Quinones Miller), "Harlem Godfather . He then moved up to the heavyweight division. Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights. Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. Opinion was split as to who deserved to win. The doctor went to work. He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. Doug Jones and Ernie Terrell (June 1966). Johnson's family moved north. I understand that the woman playing Mayme Johnson, Ilfenesh Hadera, is beautiful, but is it worth your life Dough? President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . / Jones, who will make his boxing debut, will fight undefeated (5-0) Rough N Rowdy champion Bobby Laing. 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. bouts 23. won 10. lost 12. draw 1. Miller said the book had been optioned for a movie. 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. 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. Four years later she was awakened from her sleep and told that her husband had been shot by a street tough named Fred "Hawk" Hawkins. Height-Reach-Age 64. 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. Info about the boxer Doug Jones, debut 1958-08-22. She met Johnson, who was called "Bumpy" because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. 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, 1963. (1 episode, 2021), Mafia soldier This guy is Murder, Incorporated. Jones was an All Big East and honorable mention All-American at West . [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. 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. Karen E Quinones Miller 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. The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on pointstoZora Folley. Stellas heart is in the right place, but no. 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. 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. Bobo Olson boxer. It was the night that the roof almost caved in on youngCassius. She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. / Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. 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. 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