Here is a list of Ellis's best fights. For a list of Ellis's losses, refer to "Jimmy Ellis Losses".
On April 27, 1968 Jimmy Ellis fought Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight world-title fight for the WBA title. Ellis was 28 years old and with a record of 26-5 (12), and Quarry was 22 years old and with a record of 26-1-4 (15). Ellis won the fight via 15-round majority decision and is crowned the new heavyweight world champion.
On December 2, 1967 Jimmy Ellis faced off against Oscar Bonavena at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 25-5 (12), and Bonavena was 25 years old and with a record of 31-3 (25). Ellis won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On May 10, 1971 Jimmy Ellis faced off against George Chuvalo at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 30-6 (14), and Chuvalo was 33 years old and with a record of 63-16-2 (55). Ellis won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On August 5, 1967 Jimmy Ellis faced off against Leotis Martin at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 24-5 (12), and Martin was 28 years old and with a record of 24-1 (14). Ellis stopped Leotis Martin via TKO.
