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 best fights.
1. Doug Jones KOs Zora Folley in their 2nd fight
On December 15, 1962 Doug Jones faced Zora Folley in a light 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Doug Jones loses to Zora Folley via unanimous decision
On August 1, 1962 Doug Jones faced Zora Folley in a light 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 Bob Foster
On October 20, 1962 Doug Jones faced Bob Foster. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Foster was 20 with a record of 9-0. Foster was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Bob Foster via TKO in the 8th round.