Jimmy Ellis

World title reigns and bouts

NYSAC
WBA
WBC
Heavyweight
1969
(28 years old)
1970
(29 years old)

Timeline of world title events

    27 Apr 1968

    Jimmy Ellis beats Jerry Quarry via majority decision 15/15

    Heavyweight (175+ lb)

    Jimmy Ellis becomes the WBA Heavyweight world champion

    14 Sep 1968

    Jimmy Ellis beats Floyd Patterson via points decision 15/15

    Heavyweight (175+ lb)

    16 Feb 1970

    Joe Frazier beats Jimmy Ellis via corner retirement 4/15

    Heavyweight (175+ lb)