Jimmy Ellis date of birth:
February 24, 1940
How old was Jimmy Ellis when died?
72
Where was Jimmy Ellis born?
Louisville, Kentucky
When did Jimmy Ellis die?
March 8, 2012
Why did Jimmy Ellis die?
Alzheimer's Disease
How tall is Jimmy Ellis?
6' 1" (185 cm)
Jimmy Ellis body shape:
Average
What color are Jimmy Ellis's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jimmy Ellis's hair?
Black
Is Jimmy Ellis gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jimmy Ellis's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jimmy Ellis nationality?
American
What is Jimmy Ellis's occupation?
Singer
Short Biography
James "Jimmy" Ellis (February 24, 1940 – May 6, 2014) was an American professional boxer. He was a WBA world heavyweight champion, a title he won by defeating Jerry Quarry in 1968. He made one successful title defense against Floyd Patterson, before losing by fifth-round stoppage to Joe Frazier in 1970.