Jimmy Ellis (boxer)

Jimmy Ellis
Ellis in 1968
Born
James Albert Ellis

(1940-02-24)February 24, 1940
DiedMay 6, 2014(2014-05-06) (aged 74)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights53
Wins40
Wins by KO24
Losses12
Draws1

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.

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jimmy Ellis". BoxRec.