Doug Jones

Born

1937-02-27

Died

2017-11-14

Birthplace

New York City, New York, U.S.

Biography

Doug Jones was an American heavyweight boxer. He was the number-two contender in 1963 and beat top contenders such as Zora Folley, Bob Foster, Boone Kirkman, Pete Rademacher, Pete Rademacher in his career. He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss.