Jimmy Ellis | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Jimmy_Ellis_1968.JPG) Ellis in 1968 | |
| Born | James Albert Ellis February 24, 1940 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2014 (aged 74) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
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.