Ernie Terrell: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernest Terrell (April 4, 1939 – December 16, 2014) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1957 to 1973. He held the World Boxing Association's heavyweight title from 1965 to 1967, and was one of the tallest heavyweights of his era, at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall. He unsuccessfully fought the other world heavyweight champion of the era, Muhammad Ali, in a heavyweight title unification contest in 1967, losing by a unanimous decision. Terrell was the elder brother of the Supremes' early 1970s lead singer Jean Terrell. In the 1960s, Jean sang with Ernie's group Ernie Terrell & the Heavyweights.
Quick facts about Ernie Terrell
- Full name: Ernie Terrell
- Born: 1939-04-04
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q780692
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Who is Ernie Terrell?
Ernest Terrell (April 4, 1939 – December 16, 2014) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1957 to 1973.
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Ernie Terrell is United States.
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Ernie Terrell was born on 1939-04-04.
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