Jimmy Ellis (boxer)
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For the rockabilly singer, see Jimmy "Orion" Ellis. For the soul singer, see The Trammps. For the other boxer named Jimmy Ellis, see Jim Ellis (American football). For similarly-named people, see James Ellis.
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.
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Jimmy Ellis | |
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Born | James Albert Ellis (1940-02-24)February 24, 1940 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 2014(2014-05-06) (aged 74) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 53 |
Wins | 40 |
Wins by KO | 24 |
Losses | 12 |
Draws | 1 |
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