It could have happened, Jimmy was 'no fool' in the ring, and had very quick-hands, and was a dangerous fighter very early in the bout, before he settled down and boxed. His 'slashing' punching style could cut your eye open, like a sharp knife slicing a tomato. Set for August 1968 The 26 1/2 year-old Muhammad Ali, in his prime at 6' 3" and 212 lbs., and complete with a 'fantastic' Heavyweight run of '15' successful defenses from May 1965 thru April 1968, is looking for his 'Sweet Sixteenth' The 28 year-old Jimmy Ellis at - 6' 1 1/2" and 195 lbs. was fresh off his 15-Round Decision of 'Irish' Jerry Quarry in May 1968. Jimmy brought his 'Middleweight-Speed' with him when he moved up the Heavyweight Division, along with a good left jab, and crisp right hand. Durable, quick-handed and most of all 'ring smart', enough tools to give anyone in the late-60's a rough time in the ring. This content is protected
