About Spider Jones
Born 1946. Spider Jones is a Canadian boxer, known for Amateur boxing.
Charles "Spider" Jones (born April 20, 1943) is a Canadian journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He is a former three-time Golden Glove Champion and was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.
Life and career Jones formerly hosted a talk radio show on CFRB 1010 in Toronto.
In 1996, Jones was voted "Boxing Commentator and M.C. of the Year" by the Board of Governors of the World Boxing Federation. In 2020, he received the Order of Ontario award, and in 2023, he was honoured with the Black Business and Professional Association's Harry Jerome Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Out of the Darkness: The Spider Jones Story. ECW Press (November 2003).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Spider Jones?
Canadian boxer
When was Spider Jones born?
Spider Jones was born on 20 April 1946 in Windsor.
What is Spider Jones's occupation?
Spider Jones is a boxer.
What is Spider Jones known for?
Spider Jones is known for Amateur boxing.
What nationality is Spider Jones?
Spider Jones is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Spider Jones. https://biography.guide/spider-jones/
MLA: "Spider Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/spider-jones/.
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