Jimmy Ellis
American boxer (1940-2014) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 74
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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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2014 · aged 74
Where to find them
The same award as Jimmy
Leon SpinksBoth received The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
Bruce SeldonBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion
John MugabiBoth received The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
Michael DokesBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion
Joe FrazierBoth received The Ring magazine Progress of the Year
Jersey Joe WalcottBoth received WBA World Heavyweight Champion