Ernie Terrell
Statistics
Real name	Ernest Terrell
Rated at	Heavyweight
Nationality	American
Birth date	April 4, 1939 (1939-04-04) (age 68)
Birth place	Belzoni, Mississippi
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	54
Wins	45
Wins by KO	21
Losses	9
Draws	0
No contests	0

Ernie Terrell (born on April 4, 1939 in Belzoni, Mississippi) is an American singer, record producer, and former World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight boxing champion. For the mixed martial arts division of the same name, see Heavyweight (MMA). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Belzoni is a city located in Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region. ... is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Belzoni is a city located in Humphreys County, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... World Boxing Association (WBA) is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title, at the professional level. ... This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions, as recognized by the following organizations: The World Boxing Association (WBA), founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA), The World Boxing Council (WBC), founded in 1963, The International Boxing Federation (IBF), founded in 1983, and The World Boxing...

Terrell is the older brother of The Supremes's early 1970s lead singer Jean Terrell. In the 1960s, she sang with his group, "Ernie Terrell & the Knockouts" and made the top ten of the music chart with the hit "What's my Name, Uncle Tom!". For other uses, see Supremes (disambiguation). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... Jean Terrell (left) with The Supremes in 1970, on the cover of the Right On LP. Jean Terrell (born November 26, 1944 in Belzoni, Mississippi) is an American R&B and jazz singer, best known for having replaced Diana Ross in the Supremes in 1970. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ...

In his early boxing career, Terrell defeated some good contenders, including Cleveland Williams, Zora Folley, and future Light Heavyweight champion Bob Foster. Cleveland Big Cat Williams (June 6, 1933–September 3, 1999) was an American heavyweight boxer who fought in the 1950s through the 1970s. ... Zora Folley (1932–July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. ... Bob Foster (born December 15, 1938) is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico whom many boxing critics consider to be one of the greatest Light Heavyweight world champions in history. ...

The WBA stripped Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali of its title in 1965 and matched Terrell and Eddie Machen for the vacant crown. Terrell defeated Machen to win the belt on March 5, 1965. He held it until February 6, 1967 when he lost to Muhammad Ali. During this time, most in the boxing world continued to recognize Ali as the legitimate champion, since he had not lost his championship in a boxing match, but was instead stripped by a political organization. The WBA's rival, the World Boxing Council, also continued to recognize Ali as champion. For other persons named Muhammad Ali, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation). ... Edward Mills Machen was born in Redding, CA, on June 15, 1932. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Muhammad Ali, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation). ... WBC logo mark The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo López...

During his reign as WBA Champion, Terrell defended the title twice, beating Doug Jones and George Chuvalo. Doug Jones is the name of: Doug Jones (actor), film actor Doug Jones (boxer), former Heavyweight boxer Doug Jones (baseball), former MLB relief pitcher Douglas Jones, computer scientist and electronic voting expert Douglas Jones (professor), professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Doug Jones (Politician/Teacher... George Chuvalo, CM (born September 12, 1937) is a Canadian heavyweight boxer who was never knocked down in ninety-three professional fights between 1956 and 1979. ...

In 1967, Ali and Terrell met to end the confusion about who was the legitimate heavyweight champion. Before the bout, Terrell chose to call Ali by his birth name, Cassius Clay, rather than his adopted Muslim name. Ali took offense to this, as he had in a previous fight with Ring Legend Floyd Patterson where Patterson chose to call Ali 'Clay.' Ali said he would punish Terrell as he had punished Patterson, having beaten on Patterson for 12 rounds, having him hurt but not knocking him out so that he could continue to punish him. Ali shoved Terrell during an interview with Howard Cosell which almost led to a brawl. There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American heavyweight boxing champion. ... Howard William Cosell, born Howard William Cohen (March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist on American television. ...

Ali did what he said he would, beating on Terrell the entire fight, having him hurt badly but purposely not knocking him out, wanting to beat on him more and punish him for not calling him by his chosen name. Ali screamed at Terrell "What's my name, Uncle Tom?" as he battered him with lightning fast punches that kept cutting Terrell's ugly face. With blood streaming down his nose and mouth, Terrell could barely see the punches coming. Ali won a lopsided 15 round decision, reclaiming the undisputed Championship.By the end of the fight, Terrell's face was reduced to a pulp, like...you guys watched that flick Goonies?remember the monster who used the Superman T-Shirt?come on, you know who!that asshole who looked like a monster?well, Terrell was uglier than that son of a bitch.

The fight is recounted, though not entirely accurately, by the film Ali starring Will Smith. Ali is an Academy Award-nominated 2001 biographical film which tells the story of boxing icon Muhammad Ali. ... “W. S.” redirects here. ...

In 55 professional fights, Terrell earned a record of 46 wins (21 by knockout), nine losses and no draws. He retired from boxing in 1973 and began a career as a music producer in Chicago, Illinois. For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ...

Ernie Terrell ran unsuccessfully for alderman of Chicago's 34th ward in 1987. He finished second in the primary but lost to Lemuel Austin in a runoff.

Trivia

• Terrell is 6ft 6 inches in height and was listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of Records as one of the tallest boxers in history.

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