Tag Archives: Jimmy Ellis
Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier (Boxing. Born, Beaufort, SC, Jan. 12, 1944; died, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 7, 2011.) A central figure in one of the most celebrated New York sports events ever, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was undisputed world heavyweight champion (1971-73). Frazier won his first 19 fights (17 by knockout) before taking the New York version of the […]
Hurricane Carter
Hurricane Carter (Boxing. Born, Clifton, NJ, May 6, 1937.) An above-average middleweight who once fought for the championship, Ruben Carter became a national cause celebre after being convicted in a triple murder. Carter held wins over top fighters such as Emile Griffith (1963) and Jimmy Ellis (1964) and earned a shot at middleweight champ Joey […]
Oscar Bonavena
Oscar Bonavena (Boxing. Born, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sept. 25, 1942; died, Reno, NV, May 22, 1976.) A serious heavyweight contender who once took Muhammad Ali 15 rounds, Oscar Natalio Bonavena was never quite good enough to beat a top heavyweight. Among his eight career losses in 67 fights were those to Zora Folley (1965), Jimmy […]
