Best of Ernie Terrell: Top 10 Fights
Ernie Terrell had 55 fights with 21 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Muhammad Ali, George Chuvalo, Doug Jones, Bob Foster, and Eddie Machen. The following are Terrell's top 10 fights.
Ernie Terrell loses to Muhammad Ali
On Ernie Terrell lost to Muhammad Ali via 15 round unanimous decision. Terrell was 27 years old with a record of 39-5 (18 KOs). Ali was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 27-0 (22 KOs). Terrell lost his WBA heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Terrell put on a good fight. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Terrell's fights.
Ernie Terrell defeats George Chuvalo
On Ernie Terrell defeated Canadian boxer George Chuvalo via 15 round unanimous decision. Terrell was 26 years old with a record of 38-4 (18 KOs). Chuvalo was 28 years old with a record of 33-9-2 (27 KOs). Terrell successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Terrell's career.
Ernie Terrell defeats Doug Jones
On Ernie Terrell defeated Doug Jones via 15 round unanimous decision. Terrell was 27 years old with a record of 39-4 (18 KOs). Terrell successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
Ernie Terrell defeats Bob Foster
On Ernie Terrell defeated Bob Foster via 7th round TKO. Terrell was 25 years old with a record of 35-4 (17 KOs). Foster was 22 years old with a record of 14-2 (10 KOs).
Ernie Terrell defeats Eddie Machen
On Ernie Terrell defeated Eddie Machen via 15 round unanimous decision. Terrell was 25 years old with a record of 37-4 (18 KOs). Terrell won the vacant WBA heavyweight title — his first world title.
Ernie Terrell defeats Cleveland Williams in their 2nd fight
On Ernie Terrell defeated Cleveland Williams in the rematch via 10 round split decision. Terrell was 24 years old with a record of 31-4 (16 KOs). Williams was 29 years old with a record of 56-4-1 (46 KOs).
Ernie Terrell defeats Herb Siler
On Ernie Terrell defeated Herb Siler via 10 round PTS. Terrell was 22 years old with a record of 24-3 (13 KOs).
Ernie Terrell defeats Herb Siler
On Ernie Terrell defeated Herb Siler in the rematch via 3rd round TKO. Terrell was 23 years old with a record of 30-4 (16 KOs).
Ernie Terrell defeats Amos Lincoln
On Ernie Terrell defeated Amos Lincoln via 6 round unanimous decision. Terrell was 23 years old with a record of 25-4 (13 KOs).
Ernie Terrell defeats Tunney Hunsaker
On Ernie Terrell defeated Tunney Hunsaker via 8 round PTS. Terrell was 20 years old with a record of 14-2 (8 KOs).