Doug Ratford

Name: Doug Ratford
Alias: Johnny Wilson
Birth Name: Douglas Ratford
Hometown: Queens, New York, USA
Birthplace: Blenheim, South Carolina, USA
Died: 1994-12-06 (Age:72)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 173cm
Pro Boxer: Record

March 1946, The Ring magazine.

Fought as Johnny Wilson in 1941 engaging in 11 pro fights with fair success. He entered the Air Force in 1942 and was stationed at Rome, NY Air Corps Base. During his three year stint in the Army he engaged in 22 amateur bouts under his right name of Ratford and bowled over his competition. He won the 1944 Inter-City Golden Gloves championship, his previous professional experience not being known.