Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. Boxing Pro 41 bouts. He was a talented boxer with a powerful right hand but what separated him from the crowd was his incredible toughness and heart. In 1948, Mrs. Johnson married Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, portrayed in American Gangster, the 2007 film that focused on another Harlem underworld figure, Frank Lucas. Nobody in the room said anything. Jones, the poor devil, had to change styles every round. On October 20, 1962 Doug was matched with a 9 bout pro named Bob Foster. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I saw the Harold Johnson vs. Doug Jones fight in person at the Arena in Philadelphia. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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 Hatchers meeting with Bumpy Johnson in 1948 was pure chance, Miller said. All Rights Reserved. During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. (6 episodes, 2021-2023), Honorable Elijah Muhammad Orderly No oneexcept some insensible dudecould miss feeling the moment near the end of the sixth round last week in Philadelphia: one moves up and one moves down, a theme, with all its endless variations, as old as hell. 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. However, its unclear why Doug Jones would go down this road with Mayme Johnson. Here, in an excerpt from her upcoming book (written with Karen E. Quinones Miller), "Harlem Godfather . Retweet. The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Harlem was where she found work as a waitress at a club owned by singer and actress Ethel Waters. 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. Archie Gaines Season two of theGodfather of Harlemis set to return to Epix on April 18. Even before he became a Muslim and before he refused to join the U.S. armed forces, Clay was unpopular with boxing fans. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. Mrs. Johnson later was a hostess at a Manhattan restaurant. Hey Harlem, High School Sophomores And Juniors, Maker Lab Applications Are Open! (uncredited) Eventually, this is going to come out. Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . She met Johnson, who was called "Bumpy" because of a bump on the back of his head, in a Harlem restaurant. 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. (uncredited) "The one thing I didn't have to teach him," says his manager and trainer, Yancey Durham, "was moving at the other guy. (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. Clay won the bout on points through a close but unanimous decision. Clay responded with swift combinations and it was anybodys fight going into the ninth round. The doctor then walked in, and Jones eased his body up and sat on the edge of the table. Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights. Larry Gains boxer. (1 episode, 2021). 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 . (uncredited) 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. However, he sees something special in Ali and offers to help. ET. Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. Born 1940-08-11. / What do you say about a fighter who was good enough to challenge for world title recognition in two different weight classes? Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. 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. (uncredited) He lost his next two fights, and the third a draw. Johnson's family moved north. His wife called him the "Harlem Godfather," and for good reason. NOTE: The article below contains spoilers for the fourth episode of the first season of The Godfather of Harlem. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. 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. Young Stribling boxer. 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. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, 94, widow of a legendary Harlem gangster, died of heart failure May 1 at Kearsley, a West Philadelphia retirement community. (uncredited) Vivid memoir of Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, Harlem street legend and husband of co-author, Mayme Johnson. 7. 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. 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]. Who knows? in 1963 when he almost pulled off a decision win, During his career, he defeated such men asBob Foster, Zora
During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. She was 94. Jose Miguel Battle (20 episodes, 2019-2023), Livingston Wingate As a result of the punishment Doug suffered a hernia and was out of action for close to a year. Popular boxers by division. If he needed any more convincing to retire it was provided six months later by young Boone Kirkman who TKOd him in six. The clever Johnson outboxed Doug in this 1962 contest and Jones dropped his next bout on pointstoZora Folley. In 1938, she moved to New York, where she . "How do Frazier's punches compare to others you've fought?" (2 episodes, 2021), CIA Soldier The Man Behind The Mask: A Conversation With LD About Drill Music, Counseling And The Future, The Art Of Conversation: Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder & Fred Taylor Talk About The Pivot, Podcasting And Their Future Goals, Louder & Prouder: Joyce Wrice Celebrates Her Debut Album, First Tour With Lucky Daye & More, When Rapping Is Your Birthright, Meet Thunderous Knight, Creatively Speaking: FORTHENIGHT Turned Sample Packs Into Diamond Plaques, Enter The Final Chamber: Taking A Closer Look At The Final Season Of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Greys Anatomy Adds William Martinez To Cast, Mother Of Buffalo Mass Shooting Survivor To Run For Council Seat, Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault, New York Post To Adapt Stories Into Documentaries, Limited Series Through Asylum Entertainment Group Deal, HBO Max Cancels South Side After Three Seasons, Judge Mathis Picked Up By Bryon Allens Allen Media Group. (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). By the middle rounds. I carried the fight to him. If you haven't been around fighters, you don't know what it is to have a boy like Joe.". Daily News. Doug Jones (February 27, 1937 November 14, 2017) was an American heavyweight boxer. Debut 1963-05-08. (3 episodes, 2019-2023), Bumpy's Boys (uncredited) 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. (5 episodes, 2021-2023), Alejandro 'El Guapo' Villabuena Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. was a talented fighter who could box well and deliver stiff
Doug ended matters with a left right combination in the 6th round. 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. #1. Durham blamed the press for the pressure being heaped on him and Frazier, but he was wrong. A talented fighter who just happened to box in the greatest era of the heavyweight division. Madrina 3 episodes, 2023 True Whitaker . Buddy Scott boxer. 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. "What you doin', boy, with all that money, gettin' yourself all confused?" (1 episode, 2021), Geechee Club Couple He was certain he was too fast for Frazier. Jones at 188 pounds and 6 feet tall was 14 pounds lighter and three inches shorter but was significantly faster than Clays previous opponents. Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . He appeared in 11 nationally televised bouts. Doug Jones(Douglas David Jones) BORN. "From now on," his manager, Alex Koskowitz, finally said, "he fights his wife. bouts 23. won 10. lost 12. draw 1. Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson's mom. AND HERE WE GO. He's through. Bad timing with a dash of bad luck equals Doug Jones. 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. Gate: $46, 432, according to wire reports, was the largest gate in the 47 year history of the Arena. readily got into the ring with heavyweights; His boxing skills
(3 episodes, 2019-2023), President Lyndon Johnson There are so many things wrong with this. Sure, I know he's pushing. Although he rarely weighed more than 190 pounds the rest of Dougs career was spent fighting heavyweights. The West End was abuzz. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You bet! His jab, a weapon he never knew how to use, is now crisp, and he uses it intelligently. Status inactive. While the two men do what is asked, they make it very clear Bumpy Johnsons crew did it. [2], Jones was raised in New York City. Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). (12 episodes, 2019-2023), Louis Gigante Morgantown, West Virginia Former West Virginia Mountaineers star defensive player Adam Pac Man Jones has decided to enter the boxing ring. Jones will be a huge underdog, of course, against the far more talented and experienced boxer. I said simply, Is that right? He said, Yes, thats right, and kept on driving.. On March 13, 1963 Doug took on the unbeaten and highly touted Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay . Even if Margaret's grandparents ducked the fact that she was their granddaughter, she always felt that she was their own; they squandered her with . [7] The fight's combined live gate and closed-circuit revenue was $804,943 ($7,124,620 inflation adjusted). Doug Jones. Doug lost the decision and five months later faced Harold Johnson for the undisputed light heavyweight title. (uncredited) 6-0. Father Louis Gigante He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. Only then did he climb back into the fight. As a result of the punishment Doug suffered a hernia and was out of action for close to a year. Doug turned pro in 1958 with a four round decision over Jimmy McNair. 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. 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. 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. Clay was booed without mercy and Jones who was short endedreceived the cheers of a winner. 159-195 lbs. Sam Langford boxer. Then he moved back down to 175 to challenge Johnson in his next fight in May, 1962. He rolled the question around in his mind and then said: "All fighters have a future.". / Bobo Olson boxer. 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. / Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. Up next was top heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. Margaret Johnson was the granddaughter of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson and his wife, the late Mayme Johnson. He gave The Greatest his toughest pre championship fight and to this day there are many who feel that the decision rendered that night was a travesty . amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; 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. Jones certainly fits that description now, but there was never any indication of this before the fight. (1 episode, 2023), Nation of Islam Brother Karen E Quinones Miller (uncredited) He believed that a boxer would beat a brawler like Baker every time. 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. Gaspar Digregorio 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. All week before the fight the champion had spoken of Frazier as a possible victim in 1967, perhaps in the summer. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones I don't want him fighting anymore.". (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio The left hook, which has been shortened up, is swifter and more punishing than before, and Frazier is thinking constantly. 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