Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones

Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones was a professional boxing match contested on March 13, 1963. Clay won on points in what would prove to be one of the closest fights of his early professional career. The fight was named 1963’s Fight of the Year by The Ring.

Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones
DateMarch 13, 1963
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Tale of the tape
Boxer Cassius Clay Doug Jones
Nickname "The Louisville Lip" "Turk"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky New York City, New York
Purse $90,000 $75,000
Pre-fight record 17–0 (14 KO) 21–3–1 (13 KO)
Age 21 years, 1 month 26 years
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 202+1⁄2 lb (92 kg) 188 lb (85 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight No. 3 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Clay won in 10 rounds by unanimous decision
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