33 1/2 year-old - Jimmy Ellis, with a record of 38-7-0 {22 KO's} was riding high, with an
8-Bout {8 KO's} winning streak over the past 13-Months.
The 6' 1" 199 lb. former WBA Champion was being considered as a Challenger for Heavyweight
Champion - George Foreman, for a possible Spring 1974 Championship bout.
In the past 8 1/2 years {since December 1964} Jimmy had comprised a record of 23-2-0 {16 KO's},
with his 'only' losses coming to Joe Frazier {February 1970} and Muhammad Ali {July 1971}.
Jimmy had retired following the loss to Muhammad Ali, but 10-Months later {May 1972} he returned,
and has rebounded with '8-Straight' wins over a group of Trial-Horses, and has moved into the
#4 Heavyweight spot, behind..... Ken Norton, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Manager - Angelo Dundee has the veteran in great physical condition, and a win here will set up
a 'possible' bout with George Foreman.
I don't think that would have ended well for Jimmy.
33 1/2 year-old - Jimmy Ellis, with a record of 38-7-0 {22 KO's} was riding high, with an
8-Bout {8 KO's} winning streak over the past 13-Months.
The 6' 1" 199 lb. former WBA Champion was being considered as a Challenger for Heavyweight
Champion - George Foreman, for a possible Spring 1974 Championship bout.
In the past 8 1/2 years {since December 1964} Jimmy had comprised a record of 23-2-0 {16 KO's},
with his 'only' losses coming to Joe Frazier {February 1970} and Muhammad Ali {July 1971}.
Jimmy had retired following the loss to Muhammad Ali, but 10-Months later {May 1972} he returned,
and has rebounded with '8-Straight' wins over a group of Trial-Horses, and has moved into the
#4 Heavyweight spot, behind..... Ken Norton, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Manager - Angelo Dundee has the veteran in great physical condition, and a win here will set up
a 'possible' bout with George Foreman.
I don't think that would have ended well for Jimmy.
