Joe Frazier vs Jimmy Ellis
On February 16, 1970, Jimmy Ellis (27-5, 12 KOs), the undisputed heavyweight world champion, holding the WBA belts, defends his undisputed championship against fellow American challenger, Joe Frazier (24-0, 21 KOs). The vacant WBC heavyweight title is also on the line.
Frazier vs Ellis Stats
Joe Frazier is coming in to the fight on a 24-fight win streak with a 87% KO rate; his last fight was a 7th round RTD victory over Jerry Quarry, 7 months and 24 days ago. Jimmy Ellis is on a 12-fight win streak with a 37% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Floyd Patterson, 1 year, 5 months, and 2 days ago.
Frazier vs Ellis Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Joe Frazier at 99-1 winning odds. Jimmy Ellis really doesn't have much to present against Frazier.
Frazier vs Ellis Result
The champion refused to continue the fight in the 4th round, and Joe Frazier is crowned the new WBA and WBC heavyweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed heavyweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Frazier improves his record to 25-0 (22 KOs), while Ellis adds a loss to his record at 27-6.