| Ernie Terrell | |
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| Statistics | |
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| Real name | Ernest Terrell |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | April 4, 1939 |
| Birth place | Belzoni, Mississippi |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 54 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni, Mississippi) is an American singer, record producer, and former World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight boxing champion. Heavyweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds (14 st 4 lb/91 kg are considered heavyweights by the major professional The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Belzoni (pronounced Bell-zone-uh is a city in Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region USA, on the Yazoo River Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Belzoni (pronounced Bell-zone-uh is a city in Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region USA, on the Yazoo River The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition
Terrell is the older brother of The Supremes's early 1970s lead singer Jean Terrell. The Supremes were an American female singing group that first formed as a quartet called The Primettes This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Jean Terrell (born Velma Jean Terrell November 26 1944, Belzoni, Mississippi) is an American Grammy -nominated In the 1960s, she sang with his group, "Ernie Terrell & the Knockouts". The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969
In his early boxing career, Terrell defeated some good contenders, including Cleveland Williams, Zora Folley, and future Light Heavyweight champion Bob Foster. Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams ( June 6, 1933 &ndash September 3, 1999) was an American heavyweight boxer who Zora Folley ( 27 May 1932 &ndash July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. Bob Foster (born December 15, 1938) is a native of Albuquerque New Mexico, USA whom many Boxing critics consider to be one of the greatest But he's best remembered for his challenge to World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali, on February 6, 1967--a bout in which he was badly beaten.
The World Boxing Association had stripped Ali of its title on June 19, 1964 after he announced that he was associated with the Nation of Islam and matched Terrell and Eddie Machen for the vacant crown. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The Nation of Islam ( NOI) (أمة الإسلام Ummah al-Islāmu) is a group founded in Detroit, Michigan, Edward Mills Machen ( June 15 1932 - August 8 1972) was born in Redding California, on June 15, 1932. Terrell defeated Machen to win the belt on March 5, 1965. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. He held it until February 6, 1967 when he lost to Muhammad Ali. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 During this time, most in the boxing world continued to recognize Ali as the legitimate champion, since he had not lost his championship in a boxing match, but was instead stripped by a political organization. The WBA's rival, the World Boxing Council, also continued to recognize Ali as champion. The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico,
During his reign as WBA Champion, Terrell defended the title twice, beating Doug Jones and George Chuvalo. Doug Jones is the name of Doug Jones (actor (born 1960 American film actor Doug Jones (boxer (born 1937 American heavyweight boxer George Louis Chuvalo, CM (born September 12, 1937) is a retired Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three
In 1967, Ali and Terrell met to end the confusion about who was the legitimate heavyweight champion. Before the bout, Terrell chose to call Ali by his birth name, Cassius Clay, rather than his adopted Muslim name. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion Ali took offense to this, as he had in a previous fight with Ring Legend Floyd Patterson where Patterson chose to call Ali 'Clay. Floyd Patterson ( January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American heavyweight boxing champion. ' Ali said he would punish Terrell as he had punished Patterson, having beaten on Patterson for 12 rounds, having him hurt but not knocking him out so that he could continue to punish him. Ali shoved Terrell during an interview with Howard Cosell which almost led to a brawl. Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist
Ali did what he said he would, beating on Terrell the entire fight, having him hurt badly but purposely not knocking him out, wanting to beat on him more and punish him for not calling him by his chosen name. Ali screamed at Terrell "What's my name, Uncle Tom?" as he battered him with lightning fast punches that kept cutting Terrell's face. With blood streaming down his nose and mouth, and his eyes swollen shut from the earlier lightning punches, Ernie could barely see Ali's fists coming. People were disgusted with the humiliation Terrell received from Ali. Ali won a lopsided 15 round decision, reclaiming the undisputed Championship. By the end of the fight, Terrell's face was reduced to a bloody pulp. Terell calimed the reason for this was due to being fauled by Ali. Terell said Ali thumbed in the eye which closed his eye, which made Terell change his style. This would inhibit the chance to win the fight and Ali went on to win a lobsided unamous decision. The fight is recounted, though not entirely accurately, by the film Ali starring Will Smith. Ali is a 2001 American Biographical film directed by Michael Mann.
In 55 professional fights, Terrell earned a record of 46 wins (21 by knockout), nine losses and no draws. He retired from boxing in 1973 and began a career as a music producer in Chicago, Illinois. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
Ernie Terrell ran unsuccessfully for alderman of Chicago's 34th ward in 1987. He finished second in the primary but lost to Lemuel Austin in a runoff.
Trivia
- Terrell is 6ft 6 inches in height and was listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of Records as one of the tallest boxers in history. Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U
| Preceded by Muhammad Ali |
Heavyweight boxing champion (WBA) 1965–1967 |
Succeeded by Muhammad Ali |
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