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Jimmy Ellis

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Boxer

The Resume

    (February 24, 1940-May 6, 2014)
    Born in Louisville, Kentucky
    World Boxing Association heavyweight champion of the world (1968-70)
    Professional record: Forty wins (twenty-four by KO), twelve losses (four by KO) and one draw
    Significant victories include wins over Jerry Quarry, Floyd Patterson, and Oscar Bonavena
    Suffered major losses to Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ron Lyle, and Earnie Shavers
    Known for his flawless classic boxing style, intelligence in and out of the ring, and unequaled courage as a fighter

Why he might be annoying:

    He got a shot at the WBA championship only because the real champion, Muhammad Ali, was stripped of his title for evading the draft.
    He got knocked out in his second title defense by Joe Frazier.
    Originally a middleweight and significantly smaller than most of his opponents, he was simply unable to physically stand up to many heavyweights.
    He had a average punch and chin.
    His title winning fight against Jerry Quarry was rather boring.
    He tried to brawl with megapuncher Earnie Shavers and got knocked out in the first round.
    His talent seemed to desert him after his loss to Shavers and he was a sub .500 fighter afterwards.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was as good a pure boxer as there has ever been in boxing history.
    He beat Muhammad Ali in the amateurs.
    His only knockout losses were to Ali, Frazier and Earnie Shavers, which is nothing to be embarrassed about.
    He became a superb coach of amateur boxers after he retired.
    He had to retire after being accidentally thumbed in the eye by a sparring partner.
    He began suffering from dementia in the last few years.
    He and his wife were married over fifty years.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying