Doug Jones vs. Billy Daniels (2nd meeting)
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Doug Jones 194 lbs lost to Billy Daniels 187 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1964-08-14
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Zach Clayton 3-5
- Judge: Johnny Dran 4-5
- Judge: Al Berl 6-4
"Billy Daniels blasted the title hopes of Doug Jones by scoring a stunning upset 10 round split decision over the #1 heavyweight contender at MSG Friday night. Jones, winner of three straight since he lost a controversial 10 round decision to heavyweight king Cassius Clay two years ago, forced the fight all the way but could not score consistently against the back-pedaling Daniels." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-4 Jones
- Daniels was a 24 hour substitute for Jones' original opponent Tony Alongi, who had to pull out of the fight due to bone chips in his right elbow.