Ellis had outpointed Jerry Quarry in the final bout of the WBA elimination tournament for Ali 's vacated belt .
On February 16 , 1970 , Frazier faced WBA Champion Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden .
Champion had outpointed Jerry Quarry in the final bout of the WBA elimination tournament for Ali 's vacated belt .
On February 16 , 1970 , Frazier faced WBA Champion Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden .