(6 episodes, 2021-2023), Honorable Elijah Muhammad (uncredited) Secretary This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Boy, it really made her proud to finally get that book done.. 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. (1 episode, 2021), Miami Fight Fan Popular boxers by division. 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. Deal around him with the wine-filled late nights and the people who come at you with the big, false smiles. He's through. (1 episode, 2021), Pedestrian 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. (5 episodes, 2021-2023), Alejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena / 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. A huge crowd turned out to watch. Like a drum roll, his punches start at the body and end up with striking velocity and violence at the head. 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. Daily News. President Lyndon Johnson 3 episodes, 2021-2023 Method Man . 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 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. (uncredited) Doug Jones, a character in the 2021 film No Sudden Move; See also. Bad timing with a dash of bad luck equals Doug Jones. Vivid memoir of Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, Harlem street legend and husband of co-author, Mayme Johnson. They were married in a civil ceremony two weeks later. They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. The 23-year-old former Olympic champion has improved rapidly with each of his 14 pro fights, 13 of which were won by knockouts. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. (1 episode, 2019), Indonesian Muslim Prisoner Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. 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. Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. Stella loses touch with what Teddy is going through during the record store adution. In addition, the fight also had a pay-per-view home television broadcast in Toronto and Hartford, Connecticut. (You can unsubscribe anytime). / / Nat and Del could have at least tried to make it look like Joey Bonanno or someone else did it. (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio 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. . Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. (1 episode, 2019), Mosque #7 Leadership member They did not come any tougher than Doug Jones. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. He sidestepped and parried, but he could not avoid the unavoidable: When will Frazier fight Muhammad Ali? Doug lost the verdict but little stature. One of the most indelible images that we've posted this year that set 2022 apart. 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. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. 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. 7. The fight purses were $90,000 ($796,598 inflation adjusted) for Clay and $75,000 for Jones.[8]. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in North Carolina. 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. Heres more. If you haven't been around fighters, you don't know what it is to have a boy like Joe.". That's why he's got to take the other guy out. 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). News Reporter Mayme Johnson takes part in these protests and chains herself, along with others, to the buildings. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. / 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. (20 episodes, 2019-2023), Livingston Wingate "The one thing I didn't have to teach him," says his manager and trainer, Yancey Durham, "was moving at the other guy. "You'll be fine.". Doug Jones, March 13, 1963. (1 episode, 2021), Chin Crew Mobster Young Stribling boxer. 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) . In 2021, this would probably be a bad idea. (7 episodes, 2019-2023), Robert Morgenthau Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. All week before the fight the champion had spoken of Frazier as a possible victim in 1967, perhaps in the summer. Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. / (12 episodes, 2019-2023), Louis Gigante Doug Jones boxer. Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. "I don't need Clay right now," Durham replied sharply. Archie Gaines Its just a matter of when, not if. Harold Johnson boxer. Clay responded with swift combinations and it was anybodys fight going into the ninth round. He wants me now, but when I take the fight it will be a war between equals. Madrina 3 episodes, 2023 True Whitaker . It does not store any personal data. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. (uncredited) Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. No back talk. During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. Tonight he graduated from high school, and I want him to go to college before he takes on Professor Clay." Vincent . While the two men do what is asked, they make it very clear Bumpy Johnsons crew did it. 6-0. These are not Hall of Fame numbers. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. I carried the fight to him. He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. He does what he's told. 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. May 4, 2009. 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Jones, the poor devil, had to change styles every round. Third, he could have gotten rid of the body permanently, but he had it buried in a place where it could be discovered. Oct 29, 2019. However, its an even worse idea in the segregation of the 1960s. (8 episodes, 2019), Mental Patient He stopped the future light heavyweight champion in the 8th round. Right now Joe is still learning. Doug ended matters with a left right combination in the 6th round. 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. Division heavyweight. Season two of theGodfather of Harlemis set to return to Epix on April 18. (6 episodes, 2023), Gasper Digregorio The fact is that Doug hurt Cassius early and often. Doug Jones and Ernie Terrell (June 1966). / Jones missed once. / (23 episodes, 2019-2023), Margaret Johnson Over in the other dressing room, there were no such problems. [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). 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. Stand in for Omar Azzam The quotes came from the coauthor of the work, Karen E. Quinones Miller, her goddaughter, a former Inquirer reporter and chief executive of Oshun Publishing, which brought out the book. Clay won the bout on points through a close but unanimous decision. This guy is Murder, Incorporated. Prior to his bout with Harlems own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. 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. Karen E Quinones Miller Jones won his next two fights against Bob Foster (who was in his ninth professional fight) and Zora Folley. Copyright 2022 DefPen.com. Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. In a statement on Barstool Sports, Jones said, Tell Bobby Laing Im looking for him and Im going to kick his ***!. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. (uncredited) Hey Harlem, High School Sophomores And Juniors, Maker Lab Applications Are Open! (uncredited) He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Before we enter into season two of the Forest Whitaker-led drama, take a look back at season one. The faded Jones was no match in the return as Kirkman got sweet revenge and Doug got aticket to retirement. Input your search keywords and press Enter. Jones, who will make his boxing debut, will fight undefeated (5-0) Rough N Rowdy champion Bobby Laing. She was 94. However, its unclear why Doug Jones would go down this road with Mayme Johnson. (uncredited) 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. / Total bouts 41, won 30, lost 10, draw 1. When I gave him a day off, Joe said, 'Thank you.' Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. There are so many things wrong with this. (1 episode, 2019), Melvin Hatcher He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. Started boxing at age 19 while serving in the United States Air Force. in 1963 when he almost pulled off a decision win, During his career, he defeated such men asBob Foster, Zora On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Jones, his hands down, just stood there, stone-like. (3 episodes, 2019), FBI Agent Adam Clayton Powell This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. Jose Miguel Battle Sure, I know he's pushing. 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. Who knows? Prior to his bout with Harlem's own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. (2 episodes, 2019-2021), Sergeant Christopher Hollis That's why he looked beautiful tonight. (1 episode, 2019), Nation Of Islam Brotherhood Heres the podcast of an interview with Miller: Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. Frazier's victory has made a sharp and real impact in the heavyweight division. Joe's just a sweetheart. Frazier looked at him, and then Jones started descending slowly, his body disassembling. Doug deserves better then that. 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. Peter Maher boxer. 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. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. Doug Jones suffered the same fate as Quarry . He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. Cecil Bradley 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. Crime Drama Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones; Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay; Chin engages in a turf war with Bonnano and a buried secret is revealed. Spittle flew from the corners of his mouth and his head flopped, like a scarecrow's. [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. Then on February 21st, 1967 Doug became a stepping stone on Joe Fraziers march toward the heavyweight crown. Popular boxers by division. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The left hook, which has been shortened up, is swifter and more punishing than before, and Frazier is thinking constantly. He was certain he was too fast for Frazier. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). 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." (uncredited) At some point, shes going to run away for that reason. Frazier was no longer the rough, predictable fighter who had twice been knocked down in one round by Oscar Bonavena last fall in the Garden, the fight in which he proved he could take a lethal punch. His wife called him the "Harlem Godfather," and for good reason. / amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights. 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. Here, in an excerpt from her upcoming book (written with Karen E. Quinones Miller), "Harlem Godfather . I carried the fight to him. Muhammad Ali boxer. Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Not, alas, Doug Jones, for whom there is nothing left but endless thanks, sorry and goodbye. Bob Foster boxer. 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. (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer (2 episodes, 2019), Patron of Church 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? Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. Doug only had 10 pro fights when he fought his first main event against tough former New York Golden Gloves champ Juan Pomare. blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; "You can't get away from Frazier. Two weeks workin' in camp, he ate what was placed in front of him, and he ran in the snow. Indeed, Jones prepared for Frazier more carefully than he had for many previous fights. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; 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 cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. Nobody in. Johnson's family moved north. 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. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. In 1948, Mrs. Johnson married Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, portrayed in American Gangster, the 2007 film that focused on another Harlem underworld figure, Frank Lucas. Young Stribling boxer. Fight stopped because of a cut and swollen right eye. Buddy Scott boxer. In this episode, Chin Gigante reveals that he had Joe Bonannos son killed because he had a crush on his daughter, Stella. (3 episodes, 2019-2023), Bumpy's Boys 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. Never an easy opponent at any time during his nine year pro career, he would be a terror among the light heavyweights of today. 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. Doug had an extensive and successful amateur career during military service in the Air Force. His face, with those brooding eyes of an M-G-M Mexican busted in a crap game, gaped out at the crowd. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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