Ernie Terrell has nine losses against eight opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Terrell's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Ernie Terrell".
On September 10, 1973 Ernie Terrell faced off against Jeff Merritt at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 46-9 (21). Terrell lost the fight via 1st-round TKO.
On June 23, 1973 Ernie Terrell faced off against Chuck Wepner in a heavyweight bout at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 46-8 (21), and Wepner was 34 years old and with a record of 26-9-2 (9). Terrell lost the fight via 12-round points decision.
On October 14, 1967 Ernie Terrell faced off against Manuel Ramos at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 39-7 (18). Terrell lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On August 5, 1967 Ernie Terrell faced off against Thad Spencer at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 39-6 (18). Terrell lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On February 6, 1967 Ernie Terrell met Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Terrell was 27 years old and with a record of 39-5 (18), and Ali was 25 years old and with a record of 27-0 (22). Terrell lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision and lost the title.
On April 3, 1962 Ernie Terrell faced off against Cleveland Williams at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 24-4 (13), and Williams was 28 years old and with a record of 51-4 (42). Terrell lost the fight via 7th-round TKO.
On December 5, 1960 Ernie Terrell faced off against Wayne Bethea at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 19-3 (10). Terrell lost the fight via 10-round split decision.
On February 25, 1959 Ernie Terrell faced off against Johnny Gray at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 13-2 (8). Terrell lost the fight via 8-round split decision.
On April 30, 1958 Ernie Terrell faced off against Johnny Gray at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 8-1 (5). Terrell lost the fight via 8-round split decision.
