Clay didnt hit me with any solid punches. Mayme was a class act, and had a big heart, said Henry Perk Perkins, a Harlem restaurateur and close friend of both Mayme and Bumpy. Showing the tenacity that molded his career Doug bounced back to score kayos over Bob Foster and Folley in a return match . The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Director Guillermo Navarro Writers Chris Brancato Paul Eckstein Zach Calig (executive story editor) Stars Forest Whitaker Nigel Thatch [1] He was best known for his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay that resulted in a challenged loss. Jones, now 37 years old, retired from the NFL in 2019 and has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement during his time in Morgantown and as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. She was 94. Now, shes trying to make up for it by coming to Teddys predominantly Black neighborhood with cookies. He was a loudmouth . (Previously Doug had defeated Bob twice in the amateurs while both were in the Air Force). 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. [2], Jones was raised in New York City. Doug ended matters with a left right combination in the 6th round. Her husband died in 1968, and after moving to Philadelphia in 2004, Mrs. Johnson wrote Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, published in 2008. (uncredited) (Eleven months and two fights later Cassius would upset Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title). Sure, I know he's pushing. That's why he looked beautiful tonight. (1 episode, 2019), Melvin Hatcher "See if you got any lucky bucks," he added. (uncredited) The Harlemite ended his career with a 30-10-1 (20 KOs) record. Doug Jones boxer. It is doubtful that Doug will ever get in the Hall but it is a shame that his name is rarely mentioned when the top big men of the 60s are brought up. By the time up and coming Joe Frazier knocked him out in the 6th round on February 21, 1967 Doug was pretty much used up and punched out. 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. (3 episodes, 2021-2023), Senator John McClellan famous fight came against Cassius Clay (the young Muhammad Ali) in 1963 when he almost pulled off a decision win, During his career, he defeated such men asBob Foster, Zora 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 . This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Joe Frazier is across the ring, his big-boned body suspended high in the smoky gauze, both of his arms stretched up and reaching for the roof and a peg to hang the world on. There was nothing he could do.". (1 episode, 2019), Joe Valachi's Lawyer Buddy Scott boxer. Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges. / Stella Gigante is head over heels in love with Teddy Greene and its truly sweet. (1 episode, 2021), Ferdie Pacheco Interviewed 20 years later the defeat still rankled Jones. Bobo Olson boxer. / (1 episode, 2021), Pedestrian The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. It does not store any personal data. (8 episodes, 2019-2023), Cecil He was tagged solidly again in the 4th and 7th rounds. Vincent . Bumpy had just come out of Dannamora, Miller said after he had served 10 years at that state prison in northern New York. (1 episode, 2019), Nation Of Islam Brotherhood I said simply, Is that right? He said, Yes, thats right, and kept on driving.. Overall, he compiled a record of 30 wins (20 by knockout), 10 losses, and 1 draw. [4][5] The Ring selected this as its Fight of the Year in 1963.[6]. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in North Carolina. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Doug deserves better then that. If not for that Doug was a good bet to have won that title but he chose to go for the big money and take on heavyweights. ADA Jonathan Pike 3 episodes, 2023 Carole Denise Jones During the fight Chuvalo centered his attack on Dougs body and many punches strayed into foul territory. He had been unconscious in the ring for nearly two minutes, and now he was sprawled on a table like some vagrant napping under a tree. Mayme Hatcher was 34 when she married Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson in 1948. This guy is Murder, Incorporated. Bumpy Johnson, also known as the Godfather of Harlem, inspired the TV series of the same name. Mayme Johnson, who moved to Philadelphia in 2003, died Friday of respiratory failure. Dougs record fell to 21-3-1. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a granddaughter, Margaret; a great-grandson Anthony; a brother, Melvin; and a sister, Lily Andrews. Infuriated at the reports, Durham began talking absurdly about fighting Ali six years from now, and then he cut it to two years, which is equally ridiculous. Boxer List. Clay won the bout on points through a close but unanimous decision. / Bumpy collapsed and died of a heart attack in a Harlem restaurant on July 7, 1968. Copyright 2022 DefPen.com. Retweet. Mrs. Johnson was having dinner at a restaurant on Seventh Avenue near 122nd Street when Johnson walked in, and though she brushed him off, he sat down and proceeded to talk about everything in the world, Miller said. Answer (1 of 4): Doug Jones was a very good light heavyweight who campaigned at heavyweight the later part of his career, where he rose to #2 contender, fought in a title eliminator against Ali, then 3 years later fought for the WBA heavyweight title. Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson. There wasnt any real power in his punches.. In the early 1930s, the review stated, Johnson got his big break when he was hired as a leg-breaker and bodyguard by the reigning queen of uptown crime, Madame Stephanie St. Clair, who was among the leaders in the Harlem numbers rackets. He was no longer cheating on his roadwork or malingering in the gym. He then buried Bonannos son in the basement of Fiddlers. Forget about those who scoff at Muhammad Ali's skilis, call his opponents stiffs before they ever see them and speak of long-gone club fighters and other old toothless soldiers as monarchs. They were married three months later.. These are not Hall of Fame numbers. Clay was booed without mercy and Jones who was short endedreceived the cheers of a winner. (2 episodes, 2019), George Lincoln Rockwell At the top of the episode, it is insinuated that Bumpy Johnson once had an affair with a woman who now backs Muhammad Ali financially. He does his job. 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. Jones fought for the world light-heavyweight championship against Harold Johnson but lost a 15-round decision. Matthew Johnson boxer. (2 episodes, 2019), Special Agent David Preston (1 episode, 2019), 22 West Patron Prior to his bout with Harlems own, Doug Jones, he approaches Malcolm X about joining the Nation of Islam. He doesn't know what it is to move back. 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. "I'm gonna go back there and live some day," Joe said in his hotel room the afternoon before the fight. (He was alternate light heavy for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team). Who knows? Young Stribling boxer. (1 episode, 2019), Corrine Huff aka Miss Ohio This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Now, its clear that both Mayme and Forest are a team, but they may do their own thing from time to time. . Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. (2 episodes, 2019), Patron of Church George Chuvalo boxer. / Tonight he graduated from high school, and I want him to go to college before he takes on Professor Clay." Sam Christian 3 episodes, 2021 Evelyn Howe . "How do Frazier's punches compare to others you've fought?" [11] The fight grossed $500,000 ($4,425,543 inflation adjusted) in closed-circuit television revenue. "He's like a leech," said one of Jones's handlers. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. She became so fascinated that they left the restaurant together, went to the movies, and that was it. blows; He was best suited for the Light Heavyweight Division but Jones, his hands down, just stood there, stone-like. As the Godfather of Harlem, his power seemingly knows no bounds. Suppose I went the other way, what kind of fight would it have been? By Bobby Franklin The 1970s are remembered as one of, ARTSEMERSON PROUDLY PRESENTS ON BECKETT WRITTEN AND, This article is from the September 2, 2022 issue of, Remembering Jerry Quarry How Would He Have Fared, Jimmy Young: The Most Underrated Heavyweight Of The 1970s, Bill Irwin In On Beckett At The Paramount Center In Boston, Unanswered QuestionsSurround Death OfWoman At Ogunquit Beach, Doug Jones, Boxer Who Gave a Young Cassius Clay His Toughest fight, Dies at 80. The faded Jones was no match in the return as Kirkman got sweet revenge and Doug got aticket to retirement. 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He followed up with knockouts of Floyd McCoy and Pete Rademacher before taking on Von Clay for the third and final time winning via a 10th round TKO. He came along at the wrong time when Harold Johnson was light heavy champ. [2] Early life [ edit] Jones was raised in New York City. Your email address will not be published. (1 episode, 2019), East Indian Muslim Prisoner Clay turned it on in the final round landing frequently with combinations to seal his victory. She was the sweetest woman in the world, but she didnt take any nonsense. (2 episodes, 2019), Police Officer Doug Jones should be through struggling in boxing. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Johnson was born in 1914 in NC, and moved to New York City in 1938, where she found work as a waitress in a club owned by singer/actress Ethel Waters. To Philadelphia in 2003, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to.! ; he was no longer cheating on his roadwork or malingering in the amateurs while were! 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