James Albert "Jimmy" Ellis (February 24, 1940 – May 6, 2014) was a mid-20th century American professional boxer. He won the vacant WBA heavyweight title in 1968 by defeating Jerry Quarry, making one successful title defense in the same year against Floyd Patterson, before losing to Joe Frazier in 1970. 

Rubin Carter (Fight 17)
Leotis Martin (Fight 29)
Oscar Bonavena (Fight 30)
Jerry Quarry (Fight 31) 
Floyd Patterson (Fight 32)

Jimmy Ellis & Joe Frazier (rare training before the fight)
Joe Frazier I (Fight 33)
George Chuvalo (Fight 36 
Muhammad Ali (Fight 37)
Earnie Shavers (Fight 46)
Joe Frazier II (Fight 52)