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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ernie Terrell defeats Eddie Machen
On March 5, 1965 Ernie Terrell fought Eddie Machen for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Terrell was 25 years old with a record of 36-4, and Machen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on a 12-fight winning streak. Terrell won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Ernie Terrell KOs Bob Foster
On July 10, 1964 Ernie Terrell faced Bob Foster in a heavyweight bout. Terrell was 25 years old with a record of 34-4, and Foster was 22 with a record of 14-2. Terrell was on a 10-fight winning streak and Foster was on a 3-fight winning streak. Terrell stopped Bob Foster via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Ernie Terrell loses to Cleveland Williams via KO
On April 3, 1962 Ernie Terrell faced Cleveland Williams in a heavyweight bout. Terrell was 22 years old with a record of 24-3, and Williams was 28 with a record of 51-4. Terrell was on a 5-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 6-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Terrell via TKO in the 7th round.
9. Ernie Terrell KOs John Hudgins
On April 3, 1971 Ernie Terrell faced John Hudgins. Terrell was 31 years old with a record of 40-7, and Hudgins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was coming off a win. Terrell stopped John Hudgins via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ernie Terrell KOs Bill Drover
On February 19, 1973 Ernie Terrell faced Bill Drover. Terrell was 33 years old with a record of 45-7, and Drover was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Terrell stopped Bill Drover via TKO in the 1st round.