Best fights of Ernie Terrell
Over 16 years as a professional, Ernie Terrell compiled a 46-9 (21) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Ernie Terrell loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On February 6, 1967 Ernie Terrell met Muhammad Ali in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Terrell was 27 years old with a record of 39-4, and Ali was 25 with a record of 27-0. Terrell was on a 15-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Ernie Terrell defeats Zora Folley
On July 27, 1963 Ernie Terrell faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Terrell was 24 years old with a record of 31-4, and Folley was 32 with a record of 63-6-3. Terrell was on a 7-fight winning streak and Folley was coming off a win. Terrell won via unanimous decision.
3. Ernie Terrell defeats George Chuvalo
On November 1, 1965 Ernie Terrell defended his WBA heavyweight title against George Chuvalo. Terrell was 26 years old with a record of 37-4, and Chuvalo was 28 with a record of 33-9-2. Terrell was on a 13-fight winning streak and Chuvalo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Terrell won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Ernie Terrell defeats Doug Jones
On June 28, 1966 Ernie Terrell defended his WBA heavyweight title against Doug Jones. Terrell was 27 years old with a record of 38-4, and Jones was 29 with a record of 29-6-1. Terrell was on a 14-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 5-fight winning streak. Terrell won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Ernie Terrell defeats Cleveland Williams in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 1963 Ernie Terrell faced Cleveland Williams in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Terrell was 24 years old with a record of 30-4, and Williams was 29 with a record of 56-4-1. Terrell was on a 6-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak. Terrell won via split decision.