Ernie Terrell vs. Doug Jones
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| Org. | Pos. | As of | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 5 | 28.02.1966 | 03.03.1966 |
| Ring | 3 | 20.03.1966 | 16.03.1966 |
| 2+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 5 | 28.02.1966 | 03.03.1966 |
| Ring | 3 | 20.02.1966 | 28-29.02.1966 |
| 3+ Mth. Old | |||
| WBA | 9 | 31.12.1965 | 02.01.1966 |
| Ring | 6 | ~30.11.1965 | by 05.12.1965 |
Ernie Terrell 209 lbs beat Doug Jones 187 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1966-06-28
- Location: Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, USA
- Referee: Ernie Taylor 145-140
- Judge: Chris Jordan 146-140
- Judge: Maxie Ross 146-141
- World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title (2nd defense by Terrell)
Notes
- Bout signed on April 20.[1]
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 147-141 Terrell
- Terrell was a 6 to 5 betting favorite.
- In the month preceding the fight, Associated Press interchangeably referred to either Jones or Zora Folley as WBA's No.2 heavyweight contender.
- A crowd of 9,346 produced a gate of $102,165.
- The fight was shown on closed circuit television in 70 theaters and arenas around the United States. There was no home television or radio.
- Purses: Terrell - $40,866 from the live gate and 42% of closed circuit TV for app. $250,000. Jones - $25,541 from the live gate and 20% of closed circuit TV for app. $125,000.