Jimmy Ellis vs Bob Foster at heavyweight

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jimmy Ellis, instead of taking a 17 month layoff before fighting Frazier in
    March 1970, decides to take a tuneup against Bob Foster who had won the LtHvy title in 1968 and was on roll in defending in his own division.

    Does Bob finally break thru and win the WBA Heavyweight title?
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    No, Ellis by ko, via a quick right hand .