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Spider Jones
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Charles Jones
April 20, 1946 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | broadcaster/motivational speaker |
| Years active | 1983 to present |
| Employer | Spider Jones Motivational Services |
| Known for | former amateur boxer |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Title | President/CEO |
| Awards | Premier Award from the Prov. of Ont., for Outstanding Achievements & Contributions to the Community
World Boxing Federation Ring Announcer of the Year The Canadian Crime Victim Award B'Nai Brith Award for Community Service Bob Marley Award for Education Dan McArthur Award for In-depth Investigative Reporting on Guns, Gangs and Crime |
Charles "Spider" Jones is a well-known Canadian journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He was born on April 20, 1943. Spider Jones is famous for being a three-time Golden Glove Champion in boxing. He was also honored by being added to the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Early Life and Boxing Career
Charles Jones grew up in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. During his early teenage years, he spent a lot of time living in Detroit, which is just across the border in the United States.
Spider Jones became a successful amateur boxer. This means he boxed for fun and competition, not as a paid professional. He won the Golden Gloves championship three times. This is a big achievement in amateur boxing.
Life as a Broadcaster
After his boxing career, Spider Jones became a popular broadcaster. He used to host a talk radio show on CFRB 1010 in Toronto. A talk radio show is where people discuss different topics, often with listeners calling in.
Awards and Recognition
Spider Jones has received many awards for his work and contributions.
Boxing Commentator of the Year
In 1996, the World Boxing Federation recognized him. They voted him "Boxing Commentator and M.C. of the Year." This shows how respected he was in the boxing world.
Order of Ontario
In 2020, Spider Jones received the Order of Ontario. This is one of the highest honors a person can get in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is given to people who have made outstanding contributions to the province.
Harry Jerome Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2023, he was honored with the Harry Jerome Lifetime Achievement Award. This award comes from the Black Business and Professional Association. It celebrates people who have achieved great things over their lifetime.
Books by Spider Jones
Spider Jones also wrote a book about his life.
Out of the Darkness
His book is titled Out of the Darkness: The Spider Jones Story. It was published in November 2003. This book tells the story of his life and experiences.
