Jimmy Ellis
American boxer (1940–2014)
ジミー・エリス · 지미 엘리스
- Born
- 24 February 1940, Louisville
- Died
- 6 May 2014, Louisville
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
James Albert Ellis (February 24, 1940 – May 6, 2014) was an American professional boxer. He won the vacant WBA heavyweight title in 1968 by defeating Jerry Quarry, making one successful title defense in the same year against Floyd Patterson, before losing to Joe Frazier in 1970.
Awards and honours
- The Ring magazine Progress of the Year 1967
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
External links
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