Jimmy Ellis (boxer)

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.
Jimmy Ellis
Ellis in 1968
Personal information
BornJames Albert Ellis
(1940-02-24)February 24, 1940
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2014(2014-05-06) (aged 74)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins40
Win 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.

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