Doug Jones losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Doug Jones compiled a 30-10-1 (20) record, including two title fights. He had ten losses, two of them in title fights.
10. Doug Jones loses to Boone Kirkman in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 10, 1967 Doug Jones faced Boone Kirkman. It was their second meeting. Jones was 30 years old with a record of 30-9-1, and Kirkman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a win. Kirkman stopped Jones via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Doug Jones loses to Joe Frazier via KO
On February 21, 1967 Doug Jones faced Joe Frazier in a light heavyweight bout. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 29-8-1, and Frazier was 23 with a record of 13-0. Jones was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Frazier was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Jones via KO in the 6th round.
8. Doug Jones loses to Thad Spencer via unanimous decision
On October 14, 1966 Doug Jones faced Thad Spencer. Jones was 29 years old with a record of 29-7-1, and Spencer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was coming off a loss. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Spencer.
7. 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.
6. Doug Jones loses to George Chuvalo via KO
On October 2, 1964 Doug Jones faced George Chuvalo in a light heavyweight bout. Jones was 27 years old with a record of 24-5-1, and Chuvalo was 27 with a record of 27-8-2. Jones was coming off a loss, while Chuvalo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chuvalo stopped Jones via TKO in the 11th round. Lasted into the 11th round.
5. Doug Jones loses to Billy Daniels in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 14, 1964 Doug Jones faced Billy Daniels. It was their second meeting. Jones was 27 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Daniels was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jones lost via split decision. Went the distance with Daniels.
4. Doug Jones loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On March 13, 1963 Doug Jones faced Muhammad Ali in a light heavyweight bout. Jones was 26 years old with a record of 21-3-1, and Ali was 21 with a record of 17-0. Jones was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.
3. 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.
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.
1. Doug Jones loses to Eddie Machen via unanimous decision
On December 2, 1961 Doug Jones faced Eddie Machen. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 19-0, and Machen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jones was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Jones lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Machen.
