September 1966, Jimmy Ellis got another 'gig' on a Muhammad Ali Championship bout. In Frankfort, Germany Jimmy Ellis scored an 'easy cake-walk' 6-Round Decision over 'shot' Billy 'The Barber' Daniels. The 26 year-old, 6' 1" - 183 lb. Jimmy Ellis beats up New York Heavyweight Billy Daniels, a fighter who since March 9, 1963 has won only 2 of '16' bouts' in going (2-13-1). Jimmy Ellis improves to 20-5-0 (8 KO's).
October 27, 1966 Jimmy Ellis improves to 21-5-0 (9 KO's) as he 'flattens' Chicago-based Eddie Dembry 10-2-0 (5 KO's) in the 1st Round. Fighting at the Fairgrounds, Louisville, Kentucky - Jimmy Ellis at 183 lbs. takes on another overblown Light-Heavyweight, in Eddie 'Double-Down' Dembry. Jimmy Ellis receives $450 as a Fight Purse. 'Ring Magazine' (December 1966) - There appears to be a 'potential' bout versus Top 10 Heavyweight Doug Jones in the near future.