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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 (born April 20, 1946) is a well-known Canadian journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He earned the title of Golden Glove Champion three times. In 1996, his amazing boxing career was recognized when he was added to the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame.
Spider Jones was born and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. During his early teenage years, he spent a lot of time living just across the border in Detroit, USA.
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Spider Jones: A Champion Boxer
Spider Jones had a successful career as an amateur boxer. He trained hard and became a three-time Golden Glove Champion. This is a big achievement in amateur boxing.
Joining the Boxing Hall of Fame
Because of his skills and achievements in the ring, Spider Jones was honored in 1996. He was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the best boxers in Canadian history.
Life as a Broadcaster
After his boxing career, Spider Jones became a popular voice on the radio. He hosted a talk radio show on CFRB 1010 in Toronto. On his show, he would discuss many different topics with his listeners.
Awards for Broadcasting
In 1996, Spider Jones was named "Boxing Commentator and M.C. of the Year." This award came from the World Boxing Federation. It showed how much people appreciated his work talking about boxing.
Recognitions and Achievements
Spider Jones has received several important awards for his contributions to the community and his work.
Major Awards and Honors
In 2020, he was given the Order of Ontario award. This is one of the highest honors in the province of Ontario. It recognizes people who have made a big difference. In 2023, he received the Harry Jerome Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates Black Canadians who have achieved great success.
Books by Spider Jones
Spider Jones has also shared his life story and experiences through writing.
- Out of the Darkness: The Spider Jones Story. This book was published in November 2003. It tells the story of his life and journey.
