Ezzard Charles vs Jimmy Ellis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 26, 2025.


Who wins and how

  1. Charles KO/TKO

    42.9%
  2. Ellis KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Charles Decision

    28.6%
  4. Ellis Decision

    28.6%
  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Could Ellis in his prime best the Charles of 1948-1950? Or would Charles have too much pizzazz?
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    At his best I would pick Ezzard Charles to win this. Not totally sure on the fashion in which he’d do it. I went with a decision on the polls
     
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  3. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Active Member Full Member

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    The Ellis that emerged the winner of the WBA Elimination Tournament was a pretty good fighter such as the level at that time. He fairly descively beat L Martin O Bonavena Jerry Quarry and I believe did beat Patterson though that was close. He d have height and weight over Charles. Charles was good but probably close but not as good as the Patterson Ellis met.