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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 signed photograph of Jimmy Ellis conversing with his trainer Angelo Dundee who has added his own signature..
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a sepia tone, 8" x 10," photograph of Ellis in fight robe sitting with his trainer Angelo Dundee. Bold clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor corner wear. Boldly signed, "To Bert Best Wishes Jimmy Ellis," and "Angelo Dundee."
