Joe Frazier vs. Jimmy Ellis | Highlights HD [50fps] | February 16, 1970

Both fighters were guaranteed $150,000 against 30 percent of the gate and ancillary rights. The fight was shown on closed circuit television in 120 locations with over 500,000 seats. Las Vegas bookmakers listed Frazier as a 6 to 1 favorite. There was a crowd of 18,079 at Madison Square Garden, and the gross gate was $647,997. From the February 23, 1970, issue of Sports Illustrated: #joefrazier #jimmyellis #highlights