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Eddie Machen faced Ernie Terrell for the vacant WBA World Heavyweight Title on March 5, 1965, at the Chicago Coliseum in Chicago, Illinois. The title had been vacated following Muhammad Ali's previous WBA suspension.
Terrell used his height, reach, and jab to control the pace over 15 rounds. Machen countered with footwork and timing, but was unable to consistently get inside. Terrell won by unanimous decision, becoming the WBA heavyweight champion in a closely contested but tactical fight.
🥊On March 5, 1965 Ernie Terrell beats Eddie Machen in a 15 Round Unanimous Decision for the vacant World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois. It was the 13th straight victory for Terrell whose record improved to 37-4.
📍 Location: Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA
📅 Date: 05/03/1965
👤 Personalities Featured: Eddie Machen, Ernie Terrell
🎥 Event: WBA World Heavyweight Championship – 15 Rounds
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Eddie Machen faced Ernie Terrell for the vacant WBA World Heavyweight Title on March 5, 1965, at the Chicago Coliseum in Chicago, Illinois. The title had been vacated following Muhammad Ali's previous WBA suspension.
Terrell used his height, reach, and jab to control the pace over 15 rounds. Machen countered with footwork and timing, but was unable to consistently get inside. Terrell won by unanimous decision, becoming the WBA heavyweight champion in a closely contested but tactical fight.
🥊On March 5, 1965 Ernie Terrell beats Eddie Machen in a 15 Round Unanimous Decision for the vacant World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois. It was the 13th straight victory for Terrell whose record improved to 37-4.
📍 Location: Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA
📅 Date: 05/03/1965
👤 Personalities Featured: Eddie Machen, Ernie Terrell
🎥 Event: WBA World Heavyweight Championship – 15 Rounds
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