All boxersDoug Jones
“Turk”
Boxing · Deceased30-10-1RECORD
20WINS BY KO / TKO
10WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Turk |
| Date of birth | 27 Feb 1937 |
| Died | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | New York City, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1958–1967 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 22 Aug 1958 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Boone Kirkman, 10 Aug 1967 |
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Background
American boxer from New York City who competed at light heavyweight and heavyweight in the 1950s and 1960s, challenging for world titles in both divisions. He is best known for his close 1963 loss to Cassius Clay, named The Ring's Fight of the Year.
Fight history
41 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Boone Kirkman | TKO | 6 | 10 Aug 1967 | Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Boone Kirkman | TKO | 7 | 29 Jun 1967 | Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | Joe Frazier | KO | 6 | 21 Feb 1967 | Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Thad Spencer | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Oct 1966 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US | ||
| Loss | Ernie Terrell | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 28 Jun 1966 | Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, US | For WBA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Lou Bailey | TKO | 6 | 8 Mar 1966 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Archie McBride | KO | 5 | 28 Dec 1965 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Chip Johnson | KO | 3 | 30 Nov 1965 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Harvey C. Jones | TKO | 4 | 21 Sep 1965 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Prentice Snipes | KO | 2 | 14 Sep 1965 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | George Chuvalo | TKO | 11 | 2 Oct 1964 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Billy Daniels | Decision (split) | 10 | 14 Aug 1964 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | LeRoy Green | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 May 1964 | National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Win | Tom McNeeley | TKO | 5 | 3 Feb 1964 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Billy Daniels | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Jun 1963 | Teaneck Armory, Teaneck, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Mar 1963 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Opponent fought as Cassius Clay | |
| Win | Zora Folley | KO | 7 | 15 Dec 1962 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bob Foster | TKO | 8 | 20 Oct 1962 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Erich Schoppner | Decision (points) | 10 | 29 Sep 1962 | Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, Germany | ||
| Loss | Zora Folley | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Aug 1962 | Denver Auditorium Arena, Denver, Colorado, US | ||
| Loss | Harold Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 12 May 1962 | Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | For NBA, lineal and vacant The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Loss | Eddie Machen | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Dec 1961 | Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Von Clay | TKO | 10 | 26 Aug 1961 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Pete Rademacher | KO | 5 | 29 Apr 1961 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Floyd McCoy | KO | 3 | 13 Mar 1961 | Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Win | Carl Bobo Olson | KO | 6 | 31 Aug 1960 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Von Clay | Decision (split) | 10 | 24 Jun 1960 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Von Clay | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Mar 1960 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | LeRoy Green | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Feb 1960 | Academy of Music, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Floyd | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 Jan 1960 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Juan Pomare | Decision (split) | 10 | 9 Nov 1959 | Academy of Music, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Chuck Whittley | TKO | 4 | 23 Oct 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Richard Hill | TKO | 4 | 14 Aug 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Sonny Boykins | TKO | 2 | 15 Jun 1959 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Rudy Corney | Decision (points) | 4 | 22 May 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Gunnar Doerner | TKO | 2 | 8 May 1959 | Syracuse War Memorial Arena, Syracuse, New York, US | ||
| Win | Frank LaPola | Decision (points) | 6 | 6 Mar 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Edmund George | TKO | 4 | 30 Jan 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Andre Tessier | TKO | 3 | 19 Dec 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Vince Ferguson | TKO | 2 | 19 Sep 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy McNair | Decision (points) | 4 | 22 Aug 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Pro debut |
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