Best fights of Doug Jones
Over 9 years as a professional, Doug Jones compiled a 30-10-1 (20) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Doug Jones KOs Zora Folley in their 2nd fight
On December 15, 1962 Doug Jones faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Folley was 31 with a record of 62-5-2. Jones was coming off a win and Folley was on a 9-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Zora Folley via KO in the 7th round.
2. Doug Jones loses to Harold Johnson via unanimous decision
On May 12, 1962 Doug Jones fought Harold Johnson for the NBA light heavyweight title. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 19-1, and Johnson was 33 with a record of 66-8. Jones was coming off a loss, while Johnson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
3. Doug Jones loses to Ernie Terrell via unanimous decision
On June 28, 1966 Doug Jones fought Ernie Terrell for the WBA heavyweight title. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 29-6-1, and Terrell was 27 with a record of 38-4. Jones was on a 5-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 14-fight winning streak. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Terrell.
4. Doug Jones loses to Zora Folley via unanimous decision
On August 1, 1962 Doug Jones faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 19-2, and Folley was 31 with a record of 59-5-2. Jones was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Folley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Folley.
5. Doug Jones KOs Prentice Snipes
On September 14, 1965 Doug Jones faced Prentice Snipes. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 24-6-1, and Snipes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on a 2-fight losing streak. Jones stopped Prentice Snipes via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Doug Jones KOs Chip Johnson
On November 30, 1965 Doug Jones faced Chip Johnson. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Chip Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Doug Jones KOs Cody Jones
On September 21, 1965 Doug Jones faced Cody Jones. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 25-6-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a win. Jones stopped Cody Jones via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Doug Jones KOs Tom McNeeley
On February 3, 1964 Doug Jones faced Tom McNeeley. Jones was 26 years old with a record of 22-4-1, and McNeeley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a win. Jones stopped Tom McNeeley via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Doug Jones KOs Archie McBride
On December 28, 1965 Doug Jones faced Archie McBride. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 27-6-1, and McBride was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Archie McBride via KO in the 5th round.
10. Doug Jones KOs Lou Bailey
On March 8, 1966 Doug Jones faced Lou Bailey. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Lou Bailey via TKO in the 6th round.