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HISTORY: James Albert "Jimmy" Ellis (born February 24, 1940) is a retired boxer from Louisville, Kentucky. He fought in what some consider to be the greatest heavyweight era of all-time. The top heavyweights of the time included Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson, Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, George Chuvalo, Jimmy Young, Ron Lyle, Buster Mathis, Ken Norton, Cleveland Williams, and Earnie Shavers, among others. Ellis held the WBA World Heavyweight Championship from 1968 to 1970. He was a skilled boxer, with a good chin and, as Angelo Dundee always stated, much better punching power than many expected. Offered here is a cut signature of Jimmy Ellis. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a signed cut signature on index card like stock. Boldly signed in marker, "Jimmy Ellis Best Wishes 1975." Clean. Not creased or torn. 3" x 4 3/8" Scarce vintage signature while still fighting. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA with cert # 84417312.