Gorilla Jones
American boxer (1906-1982) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
William Landon Jones, known as "Gorilla" Jones, was an American boxer who held the NBA Middleweight Boxing Championship of the World. Jones was never knocked out. He had 52 knockouts out of his 101 wins, with over 141 total fights.
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About this person
He was posthumously inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1982 · aged 75
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