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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Ernie Terrell |
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Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Email | None |
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April 04, 1939
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| Died | December 16, 2014
(75 years)
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| Contributor | RBH |
| Last Modifed | David
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| Info | Ernest "Ernie" Terrell
Candidate for Alderman in the 34th Ward: 1987, 1991, 1995
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Heavyweight boxer and entertainer Ernie Terrell was born on April 4, 1939, in Belzoni, Mississippi. This tall and lanky athlete retired from the profession after fifty years of fighting with a record of forty-six wins – twenty-one of which were by knockout – and only nine losses.
Terrell began boxing professionally in 1957 and simultaneously launched a popular singing group in Chicago with his sister, Jean Terrell, who later replaced Diana Ross in the Supremes. During his first year of boxing, he won all five of his fights, knocking out three of his opponents. He continued to excel, winning fight after fight over the next several years. Terrell also continued to perform with his musical group, Ernie Terrell and the Heavyweights.
After the World Boxing Association stripped Muhammad Ali of his title as heavyweight champion in 1965, Terrell finally got a chance for the label. He defeated Eddie Machen for the vacant title and retained it until February 6, 1967. That day, he fought in his most famous match against Ali in Houston and lost after fifteen grueling rounds. Ali, who had changed his name from Cassius Clay after converting to Islam, took offense to Terrell using his "slave name" and repeatedly shouted, "What's my name?" throughout the bout. Terrell lost his two remaining fights that year and announced his retirement in December. However, he returned to the ring two years later, beating Sonny Moore on December 15, 1969 in ten rounds. Terrell continued to win his matches, and on June 23, 1973, he earned another shot at becoming a heavyweight champion. However, Chuck Wepner defeated him in twelve rounds in an extremely controversial decision. Terrell boxed in his last fight on September of that year.
After retiring permanently from boxing, Terrell became a music producer in Chicago. He lives with his wife on Chicago's South Side. In October 2004, Terrell was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.
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