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Jimmy Ellis

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American boxer (1940-2014)

United StatesAthletesLived 1940 to 2014 · aged 74
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James Albert Ellis 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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1967The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
WBA World Heavyweight Champion

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2014 · aged 74
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16 languages

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