Paul Jones (wrestler)
| Paul Jones | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Frederik |
| Born |
June 16, 1942 Port Arthur, Texas, United States |
| Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Al Fredericks Mr. Florida Paul Jones |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| Trained by |
Paul Boesch Morris Siegel |
| Debut | 1961 |
| Retired | 1991 |
Paul Frederik (born June 16, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager, better known by his ring name, Paul Jones. He is best known for his appearances with professional wrestling promotions in the Southeastern United States, in particular with Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling – where he had 23 championship reigns and led the stable Paul Jones' Army – and Championship Wrestling from Florida.
Frederik was born on June 16, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas. As a teenager, he began boxing. He spent seven years as a Golden Gloves boxer, winning the Texas Light Heavyweight Championship and Texas Heavyweight Championship.
Frederik was trained to wrestle by Paul Boesch and Morris Sigel, debuting in 1961 under the ring name "Paul Jones". During his early career, he competed primarily for promotions in the Southern United States including the Texas-based promotion Big Time Wrestling, the Tennessee-based promotion NWA Mid America and Championship Wrestling from Florida. He was nicknamed "Young" Paul Jones by promoter Paul Boesch during his stint in Texas to distinguish him from a veteran wrestler of the same name.
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