Thread: Mike Quarry ~ Forced To Fight On By Father ~ 'Road To Palookaville'

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Tuesday ~ November 19, 1974

Sam Houston Coliseum ~ Houston Texas

Promoter ......... Pete Ashlock

Attendance ....... 2475 ....
Gate Receipts.... $17,570

* Texas Light-Heavyweight Championship

* Mike Quarry - 43-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 175 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 8 months}
vs.
* Frankie Evans - 21-17-1 {15 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 176 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 2 months}
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~ Frankie Evans Runs Out On Ring Career ~

Texas Light-Heavyweight Champion - Frankie Evans walked out of the Coliseum tonight, just 30-Minutes
before his Title Defense against Mike Quarry.

In a bizarre twist of events, Evans walked out of his dressing-room and out of the Arena which had
{ 2475 fans} waiting for the 'Main Event'.

Fight Promoter - Pete Ashlock > had to get into the Ring and explain just what had happened to the
disappointed crowd, who erupted with a chorus of boo's.

Pete Ashlock said to the crowd >
"Frankie Evans just walked out of the arena. He ran out on everybody. I will reimburse everyone
who has purchased a ticket."

Pete Ashlock also stated that > Mike Quarry would be awarded the Texas Light-Heavyweight Championship,
and that he was giving him the 'State Trophy'.

Mike Quarry >
"Frankie Evans is 'yellow'. That's all I want to say. How in the Hell did this guy get '39-Bouts' in his career.

Mike Quarry also 'refused' the State Trophy, stating that he wanted to win it in the Ring, and did
not want to accept it under these circumstances.

Mike Quarry >
"I'll fight any Light-Heavyweight in Texas. I think that the Texas Boxing Commission has '111' guys listed.
They can pick anyone of them. Just make sure that they get into the Ring, that's all I ask."

Mike Quarry was supposed to receive {22% of the Gate} as a Fight Purse, which was to total > { $3865 }

Mike Quarry >
"It's not the money. I can deal with that. But I really needed this fight {work}. I trained for 6-Weeks in
Albuquerque for this fight. What a waste of time and effort."

~ As A Courtesy To The Fans ~

Mike Quarry sparred 3-Rounds with his brother Jerry, who was here in attendance to watch his brother's
bout.

Mike Quarry also sparred 3-Rounds with Houston Heavyweight - Jody Ballard.

~ Bizarre Twist ~

Frankie Evans stated that he was under the impression that the bout was scheduled for 10-Rounds. And that
he was supposed to receive { $1000 } as a Fight Purse for the bout.

Then 30-Minutes before the bout he was told that the bout was scheduled for 12-Rounds, as he was handed
a Cashiers Check for { $500 }.

Frankie Evans >
"I'm not fighting a 12-Rounder for a lousy { $500 }. Just who do they think I am, a 'garbage picker'. For a
12-Rounder I get { $1200 }. Now for what they did to me, I want { $1500 }, or I'm not getting into the Ring."

Frank Bonura {Manager for Frankie Evans} >
"I tried to get Frankie to get into the Ring. But he wasn't going for the { $500 }. Frankie had owed me { $225 },
and I told him to forget about paying me back, if he just got into the Ring and went through with the fight. But
he just got up from the chair in the dressing room, and walked straight out of the arena without saying a word."

"What can I do. I can't grab him and force him to fight. That's it, I'm done with him."

Pete Ashlock {Fight Promoter} >
"This guy {Frankie Evans} is crazy. The guy has lost '6' of his last 7-Bouts. He isn't worth { $1500 }. He should
be thanking me for getting him a fight. I was doing him a favor. I'll never book him again, ever."

The good old days?!

Been KO'd

You called it right on that one.

"CSP" > Crazy Southern Promotions

Pete Ashlock ...... {Florida, New Mexico, Louisiana and Texas}
Pat O'Grady ....... {Oklahoma}
Paul Chavez ....... {New Mexico and Arizona}

'Three Ring Circus'

Pete Ashlock {Wearing Cowboy Hat}



Mike Quarry and Pete Ashlock

Mike Quarry hooked up with Pete Ashlock in early 1973.

There deal was somewhat fragmented, as the Fight Contract was always modified. In some bouts, Mike would
get $4000, and others he would receive a % of the Gate. Sometimes as high as {35%}, and other times as
low as {22%}.

One good thing for Mike, was that Pete covered all of Mike's expenses {Hotel and Travel} as well as providing
Mike with 'living arrangements' when he moved from California to Orlando and then Houston.

Mike had to pay his Trainer {Frank Brazell} out of his own pocket, which was usually {10%} of his Fight Purse,
unless it was an important bout, where Frank Brazell received {15%}.

Tuesday ~ November 26, 1974

Civic Auditorium ~ Albuquerque, New Mexico

Promoters ~ Paul Chavez and Pete Ashlock

Attendance.......... 2050
Gate Receipts ..... $14,350

* Mike Quarry - 43-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 177 lbs. ~ 5' 11" ~ {Age; 23 years, 8 months}
vs.
* Bobby Rascon - 57-16-1 {32 KO's} ~ 175 lbs. ~ 5' 10" ~ {Age; 32 years, 10 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

A quickly put together fight card, as Mike Quarry was supposed to fight the previous
Tuesday {November 19th} in Houston, Texas > but that bout was cancelled.

Mike and Bobby Rascon had fought each other here only 9-Months earlier {February 15th}.

That 'tangle' was a good competitive bout, that Mike won by coming on strong over the last
3-Rounds of the bout.
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~ Quarry Whips Bobby Rascon In 10 ~

~ Mike Quarry Wins In Albuquerque ~

~ Quarry Belts Rascon In Boxing Match ~

Mike Quarry came out quickly in '1st-Round' and immediately went to work, as he went on to pound
out a 10-Round Unanimous Decision over veteran New Mexico Light-Heavyweight - Bobby Rascon.

Mike opened up by using 'looping punches' {Ray 'Windmill' White style} in easily taking the first
6-Rounds, as Rascon was both 'baffled' and too slow to counter in Quarry's unorthodox attack.

With the bout well-in-hand, Mike moved to conventional-boxing, and then fired in snappy left-jabs
over the 2nd-Half of the bout, in carving out a one-sided Decision over the 'slow-pressing' Rascon.

Scorecards
* Referee - Joe Louis Murphy ..... 100-91 = {9-0-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Dave Rodriguez .......... 100-91 = {9-0-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Bill Taylor .................... 99-91 = {9-1-0 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry .............. $4000
* Bobby Rascon ........... $3632 = {25% of the Gate Receipts}

~ After Bout Comments ~

Mike Quarry >
"When I was back in California {late-May thru September} > I worked out with Ray 'Windmill' White
in showing me a few of his tricks."

"It worked out well, as Bobby was completely confused on how I was attacking tonight. Before he
knew it, he was 6-Points behind. Then I cruised over the last Rounds."

Monday ~ December 9, 1974

Felt Forum ~ New York City, New York

Attendance.......... 4118 ..... Capacity; 4700
Gate Receipts .... $32,500

* Mike Quarry - 44-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 9 months}
vs.
* Pedro Soto - 10-0-0 {3 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 182 lbs. ~ {Age; 19 years, 11 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry is now the #9 World-Ranked - Light Heavyweight.

Mike {who is now based out of Houston, Texas} signed for this bout back on November 10th.

Pedro Soto is a 'highly-touted' Puerto Rican fighter. Pedro is a strong kid with fast-hands.
the Puerto Rican has a big fan support-base in New York City.

Since Pedro is only {Age; 19 years, 11 months}, as he only permitted to participate in 8-Round bouts,
as per the guidelines of the New York State Athletic Commission, restricting boxers under the age
of {20} to participate in 8-Round {maximum only} bouts.

'Grudge-Revenge' > as Pedro Soto is managed by 'Gil Clancy', former Manager of Mike Quarry
during 1973.

The Betting-Odds have it 'Even-Steven'.

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Monday ~ December 9, 1974

Felt Forum ~ New York City, New York

Attendance.......... 4118 ..... Capacity; 4700
Gate Receipts .... $32,500

* Mike Quarry - 44-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 9 months}
vs.
* Pedro Soto - 10-0-0 {3 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 182 lbs. ~ {Age; 19 years, 11 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry is now the #9 World-Ranked - Light Heavyweight.

Mike {who is now based out of Houston, Texas} signed for this bout back on November 10th.

Pedro Soto is a 'highly-touted' Puerto Rican fighter. Pedro is a strong kid with fast-hands.
the Puerto Rican has a big fan support-base in New York City.

Since Pedro is only {Age; 19 years, 11 months}, as he only permitted to participate in 8-Round bouts,
as per the guidelines of the New York State Athletic Commission, restricting boxers under the age
of {20} to participate in 8-Round {maximum only} bouts.

'Grudge-Revenge' > as Pedro Soto is managed by 'Gil Clancy', former Manager of Mike Quarry
during 1973.

The Betting-Odds have it 'Even-Steven'.

Really enjoying this thread!

Monday ~ December 9, 1974

Felt Forum ~ New York City, New York

~ Quarry Wins, Fans Unhappy ~

~ Fans At Felt Forum Start A Riot ~

~ Pedro Soto Loses Controversial Decision, Supporters Tear Apart The Felt Forum ~

~ Felt Forum Barely Survives Riot, After Quarry Is Awarded Decision ~

~ Spectators Stage Fight At Felt Forum ~
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No sooner had the Felt Forum - 'Ring Announcer' - Johhn Condon maded the announcement that the
Officials had awarded an 8-Round Unanimous Decision to Mike Quarry over local hero Pedro Soto,
unruly fans voiced their displeasure.

Within minutes, bottles were thrown into the Ring, along with other 'sharp objects'. Then approximately
'100' fans got into brawls, and the 'fists started flying'.

The 'mini-riot' then spread out through the stands, and windows at the Felt Forum were broken, as
the 'mob' threw chairs at the windows in the 'promenade area'.

The action did not stop there, as the 'wild rampage' grew and spread out into the street on 8th Avenue as
now approximately '150' unruly fight fans got into a brawl in the middle of the street, which lasted over
20-Minutes.

New York City Policeman were called in, and nearly '50' of New York's Finest were attacked by the mob.
The Policeman had to use 'force' to break up the riot. The Policeman were using 'night-sticks' and choke-holds
in an attempt to blunt the brawl, and several Policemen got involved in fist-fights with brawling fight fans.

Police Officer - Richard DiDonato was hit in the head with a 'flying chair, and was taken to Roosevelt Hospital,
where he was diagnosed with a concussion.

'Two' other Police Officers were taken to St. Claire's Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. And 'two'
other Police Officers were treated at the scene for minor cuts and bruises.

All told, '5' people were arrested, and were charged with;
* Rioting
* Disorderly Conduct
* Assault
* Resisting Arrest

~ Previous Post Continued ~

~ Quarry Wins, Felt Forum Fans Unhappy ~

Young teenage Puerto Rican 'sensation' Pedro Soto took it to Mike Quarry during the first 2-Rounds,
as he pummeled his more experienced opponents body, and drove him from 'pillar-to-pillar'.

Though both fighters were listed as the exact same weight {Announced Weight; 180 lbs.} Pedro Soto
looked bigger and much stronger than Mike Quarry.

The young Puerto Rican also opened a 'small-cut' over Quarry's left-eye at the end of Round 2, which
sent the 4000+ crowd of 'pro' Pedro Soto fans into a 'frenzy'.

Soto continued with his attack in Round 3, but Quarry started to counter-back well by landing left-hooks
underneath and into the mid-section during the last minute of the Round.

Both fighters went toe-to-toe during a 'fast-paced' Round 4, and the crowd went 'wild' as Soto slammed
in a 'big' right-hook to the head that sent Quarry reeling into the Ropes.

The 'fast-handed' Puerto Rican moved in quickly, and hammered Quarry with lefts-and-right, and opened
up the cut over Quarry's left-eye.

But starting in Round 5, Quarry showed his experience, as he let his young and inexperienced opponent
punch himself out. At the {2:00 Mark}, Quarry moved in close on the arm-weary Soto, and slammed
away on the inside with left-hooks and right-uppercuts.

Quarry continued with his good work on the inside in a 'fast-paced' Round 6, as he had the teenager
Soto looking to hold on by the end of the Round.

In Round 7, both fighters landed with good left-hands during the first-half of the Round, but again
Quarry showed his experienced and 'stalled' Soto's attack, by firing in a steady-flow of left-jabs over
the last 'minute-and-a-half' of the Round.

With the bout on-the-line coming out for the Final Round {Round 8} > both fighters met at Center-Ring
and traded blows. But Mike Quarry was better at 'in-fighting', as he out-landed Pedro Soto {2-to-1} down
the stretch.

Scorecards
* Referee - John LoBianco ...... 5-3 > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............. 5-3 > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Leo Dazzo ............... 6-2 > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ........ $7150 {22% of the Gate Receipts, with a 'Rider Guarantee' of $6000}
* Pedro Soto .......... $4000

~ After Bout Comments ~

Mike Quarry >
"I can understand the fans being upset, especially the Puerto Rican fans. He's their Hero, and was
the Spanish Amateur Champion. He had a big following here tonight, and they wanted him to win."

"Pedro was very strong, and I was worried during Round 4 when really opened up the cut over my
left-eye. I had to turn it around in Round 5, and when I started hitting him in the mid-section,
his attitude changed."

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Monday ~ December 9, 1974

Felt Forum ~ New York City, New York

~ Quarry Wins, Fans Unhappy ~

~ Fans At Felt Forum Start A Riot ~

~ Pedro Soto Loses Controversial Decision, Supporters Tear Apart The Felt Forum ~

~ Felt Forum Barely Survives Riot, After Quarry Is Awarded Decision ~

~ Spectators Stage Fight At Felt Forum ~
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No sooner had the Felt Forum - 'Ring Announcer' - Johhn Condon maded the announcement that the
Officials had awarded an 8-Round Unanimous Decision to Mike Quarry over local hero Pedro Soto,
unruly fans voiced their displeasure.

Within minutes, bottles were thrown into the Ring, along with other 'sharp objects'. Then approximately
'100' fans got into brawls, and the 'fists started flying'.

The 'mini-riot' then spread out through the stands, and windows at the Felt Forum were broken, as
the 'mob' threw chairs at the windows in the 'promenade area'.

The action did not stop there, as the 'wild rampage' grew and spread out into the street on 8th Avenue as
now approximately '150' unruly fight fans got into a brawl in the middle of the street, which lasted over
20-Minutes.

New York City Policeman were called in, and nearly '50' of New York's Finest were attacked by the mob.
The Policeman had to use 'force' to break up the riot. The Policeman were using 'night-sticks' and choke-holds
in an attempt to blunt the brawl, and several Policemen got involved in fist-fights with brawling fight fans.

Police Officer - Richard DiDonato was hit in the head with a 'flying chair, and was taken to Roosevelt Hospital,
where he was diagnosed with a concussion.

'Two' other Police Officers were taken to St. Claire's Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. And 'two'
other Police Officers were treated at the scene for minor cuts and bruises.

All told, '5' people were arrested, and were charged with;
* Rioting
* Disorderly Conduct
* Assault
* Resisting Arrest

I was pretty busy working at this time, so you are 'catching me up'. Great stuff, Sir!

Friday ~ January 3, 1975

Fort Homer Esterly Armory ~ Tampa, Florida

Promoter ~ Pete Ashlock

Attendance ............ 3151 ....... Capacity; 6000
Gate Receipts ........ $23,000

Billed as ~ The Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship

* Mike Quarry - 45-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 179 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 10 months}
vs.
* Jose 'King' Roman - 46-9-2 {24 KO's} ~ 5' 10" ~ 183 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 1 month}
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~ The Skinny ~

Fight Promoter - Pete Ashlock adds a 'twist', and bills this bout as 'The Southern Junior
Heavyweight Championship;.

The 'twist' works, as there is a good turn-out for the bout. Also, this bout will be broadcast
on Television, as the Network will kick in {$4000} for the Broadcast Rights throughout Florida.
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~ Double Skinny ~

Mike Quarry is still the #9 World-ranked Light-Heavyweight. This will be Mike's '3rd-Bout' in
6-Weeks, since returning on November 26th.

Jose 'King' Roman, who is managed by Al Braverman, is a former Heavyweight World Title
Challenger > {L KO1} to George Foreman on September 11, 1973.

But since that horrific beating, 'King' Roman has gone 3-1-1 in has last 5-Bouts, which includes;
a {Draw 8} with dangerous Spaniard - Jose Luis 'Ibar' Urtain, and an 'upset' {TKO 2} over former
WBA Light-Heavyweight Champion - Vicente Rondon on June 6, 1974.

This is an interesting match-up, as both fighters have quick-hands, and are equal in stature.
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~ Quarry Edges 'King' Roman In Fast-Paced Bout ~

Mike Quarry used his quick-footwork and fast-combinations to edge out 'Jose 'King' Roman in a
fast-paced 10-Round 'Junior Heavyweight Bout'.

The bout was fought over 'even terms' during the first 4-Rounds, as both fighters played a
'cat-and-mouse' game.

But Quarry's hand-speed came into play during the middle-Rounds {5, 6 and 7}, as he continually beat
the Puerto Rican Heavyweight to the punch with 'left-right' combinations to both the head and body.

In the best Rounds of the night {8 and 9}, 'King' Roman pressed hard, and battered Quarry with
'left-right' one-two's to the head, driving his opponent back into the Ropes, while Quarry countered
with left-hooks while inside.

In the 'Final Round', Quarry was fast-and-quick, as he landed with repeated left-jabs and right-hand
leads in a fine display of boxing skills, as 'King' Roman's previous charge stalled.

Scorecards
* 47-45 = {5-3-2 in Rounds} ... Mike Quarry
* 48-46 = {4-2-4 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 47-45 = {5-3-2 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purse
* Mike Quarry ............. {$4000 from Gate Receipts} + {Plus $2000 from Television Fee} = $6000
* Jose 'King' Roman ..... {$4000 from Gate Receipts} + {Plus $2000 from Television Fee} = $6000

After Bout Comments

Mike Quarry >
"I won, but it wasn't easy. Jose Roman was faster than I thought. I was a little winded during
Rounds 8 and 9, but I put on a 'show' in Round 10 to nail down the win."

"I guess I'm a Junior Champion now. They gave me a 3' Trophy and a 'Belt'. Hey, it's a Title
no matter what. I'm very appreciative."

Monday ~ February 17, 1975

Memorial Coliseum ~ Corpus Christi, Texas

Attendance .......... 3533
Gate Receipts ...... $25,500

* Mike Quarry - 46-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 11 months}
vs.
* Bobby Rascon - 57-17-1 {32 KO's} ~ 5' 10" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 33 years, 2 months}
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Mike Quarry's 'Road Show' continues, as he will be facing Arizona's - Bobby Rascon
for a '3rd-Time' within a year.

Mike has won '5-Straight', and 8 of his last 9-bouts.

Mike has moved up to the #7 World-Rated Light-Heavyweight.

This bout will also be Televised, and both fighters will receive a Fee for the rights to the broadcast.
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~ Quarry Wins, Rascon Loses ~

~ Quarry Clowns, Dances To Win ~



Mike Quarry spent 1/3 of the bout 'dancing', 1/3 of the bout 'fighting', and the other 1/3 of the bout 'clowning'.

In the end, Mike Quarry won a 'lackluster' 10-Round Decision over a 'thin-legged' and flabby 33 year-old Bobby Rascon.

Quarry cane out quickly and boxed well over the first 3-Rounds, as he was effective with left-jabs and right-hand leads
into his slow-plodding opponent from Arizona.

But during Rounds 4 and 5 , Quarry started 'dancing-and-clowning' to the crowd of { 3533 }, who started to boo
Quarry's antics.

A now motivated Rascon came out aggressively in Round 6, and had his best moments in the bout when he nailed
Quarry with '2' hard right-hands to the ribs, that drove Quarry into the Ropes. Rascon then moved in and 'raked'
his opponent over with a series of left-hooks and right-hands to the body. But that was the only effective session
for the veteran.

Quarry came back strong in Round 7 > by jabbing-and-moving, and scored with left-jabs to the face, and several
right-uppercuts from long-range that 'jarred' Rascon.

In Round 8, Quarry was back to 'clowning' and was even 'yelling' at the crowd {ie; Cassius Clay style}.

At the end of Round 8 > Referee - Humberto Barrera went into Mike Quarry's corner and warned the fighter of
his antics, and threated to 'take-a-point' away from the 'brash-and-cocky' boxer if he behaved like that again.

In Round 9, Quarry got down to business, and was again effective with left-jabs and quick right-hand leads,
but the punches lacked power. But still, Rascon was now just a punching-bag, and was doing little other than
blocking punches or holding.

The 'Final Round' was dull, as Quarry pecked away with left-jabs and stayed on the perimeter for the first-half
of the Round as Rascon did little but take the glancing-blows.

At the {1:30 Mark} and with the bout well-in-hand, Quarry went back to his 'clowning', by dropping his guard and
taunting his opponent. Mike again started yelling at the crowd, and literally backed around the Ring at 'full-speed'
while waving to his opponent and the crowd with both hands in the air.

Scorecards >
* Referee - Humberto Barrera ......... 99-92 {8-1-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Jesse Garza ..................... 99-94 {6-1-3 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Bill Melberger .................. 99-94 {6-1-3 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ................................ $4000 {Gate Receipts} + {$1500 for Television Fee} = $5500 Total
* Bobby Rascon ............................. $3000 {Gate Receipts} + {$1000 for Television Fee} = $4000 Total

Mike Quarry >
I had to have some 'fun' in there tonight. I had some guy at Ringside yelling at me all night and saying >
"Hey Quarry, you can't fight worth Shit."

"Well I started yelling back at him, and called him out during the 8th Round. I yelled back at him >
"Hey 'Chubby', why don't you get up in here and try fighting me."

Monday ~ April 21, 1975

Convention Center ~ Dallas, Texas

Promoter ........... Pete Ashlock

Attendance.......... 1035
Gate Receipts ..... $7200

~ Texas Light-Heavyweight Championship {12-Rounds} ~

* Mike Quarry - 47-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 175 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 1 month}
vs.
* Melvin Mott - 30-4-3 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 174 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 6 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry has moved up to the #8 World-Ranked Light-Heavyweight. Mike is hoping a
win here will send him into a WBC Championship bout with John Conteh for June 1975.

Melvin Mott {Dallas, Texas} is a good 'club-fighting' Light-Heavyweight. Melvin has won
'12-Straight' bouts, and 17-of-18.

But, Melvin has been 'idle' for the past 9-Months due to a broken 'right-hand', which is his
'bread-and-butter' punch. Melvin 'reinjured' his right-hand in Training only 1-Week before
this bout, but the Dallas Light-Heavyweight still wants to go thru with the bout.

The bout will be broadcast on Television, and both fighters will receive a $2000 Fee for
the broadcast rights.
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~ Mike Quarry Wins Bout, And Texas Light-Heavyweight Championship ~

~ Mike Quarry Masters Mott ~

Mike Quarry cruised to a 'convincing' 12-Round Decision over Melvin Mott to capture the Texas
Light-Heavyweight Championship.

Quarry using fast-combinations and left-hooks, built up a large points lead thru 9-Rounds, and then
eased down the stretch to win a Unanimous Decision.

Melvin Mott who came into the Ring with a reputation as a big right-hand swinger, was 'hampered'
by an injured right-hand, and only threw his right-hand sporadically throughout the early Rounds.

Quarry sensing that Mott was favoring his right-hand, moved in close starting in Round 3, and
dominated the bout with excellent infighting.

Quarry had a solid Rounds in the {3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th}, as he tore into Mott who was limited to
throwing left-jabs and pawing rights.

Mott made an attempt to get back into the bout late, but he could never put solid 'back-to-back' punches
together.

Scorecards
* 118-111 = {9-2-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 118-112 = {8-2-2 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 118-111 = {9-2-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ............. $2160 {30% of the Gate Receipts} + {$2000 for the Television Broadcast rights} .... $4160
* Melvin Mott ............... $700 {Fight Purse} + {$2000 for the Television Broadcast rights} .......................... $2700

~ After Bouts Comments ~

Mike Quarry >
"I feel horrible for Pete Ashlock {Fight Promoter}. He took a 'bath' tonight. We were expecting at least 2000 spectators
and with a Gate of at least $14,000. This is real bad for Texas Boxing here in Dallas."

"I knew that Melvin as hurting {injured right-hand}, but I had to be careful for the first couple of Rounds before I moved
inside. I didn't want to take any unnecessary chances early. Once I was sure he couldn't throw that big right-hand of his
without any force, I moved in close and worked his body over pretty good."

Melvin Mott >
"What could I do. I needed the bout and the money. Thankfully the Television Network came up with $2000 for me,
otherwise I wouldn't have been here."

"My right-hand has been bothering me for 9-Months. And it hasn't gotten any better. I couldn't use it at all tonight.
I tried, but it hurt too much to throw it with any power."

Mike Quarry



As of May 1975

'Rock-N-Roll' Mike Quarry {Age; 24} had posted a record of > 47-5-3 with {12 KO's}.

Mike was now in the midst of a '7-Bout' winning streak, and with a run of winning 10-of-11.

Mike who had fallen as low as #16 in the World Rankings in late-1973, had re-entered
the World Ratings at #8.

Mike, who was already a seasoned veteran at a young age, as he had been fighting as
a Professional since April 1969 {6-Years}.

In total Mike had been involved in '55-Bouts', and had put in an incredible amount of
'Ring Rounds' {443} in a short period of time.

Not including sparring, the heavy work-load of his 'Road-Tour' was wearing him down.

Not physically big as a Light-Heavyweight {5' 11" @ 175 lbs.}, Mike was almost always the
smaller fighter when in the Ring against his opponent.

And since Mike was far from a hard-puncher, it was common-knowledge that the bout was
likely going the distance, where Mike would take punches.

Mike, who was now Managed by Pete Ashlock {since December 1973}, was mostly campaigning
in the South {in the small-circuit}, where he had been re-building his career for past 18-Months.

{Below} > Pete Ashlock {Manager} with Mike Quarry.

Wednesday ~ May 14, 1975

Civic Auditorium ~ Stockton, California

Attendance ........... 3050 ... 'Sell Out'
Gate Receipts....... $22,474

* Mike Quarry - 48-5-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 175 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 2 months}
vs.
* Alvaro 'Yaqui' Lopez - 24-2-0 {16 KO's} ~ 6' 2' ~ 173 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 11 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry is the 'visitor' again, as he goes for his '8th-Straight' win. Mike has been promised
a Title Bout with WBC Champion - John Conteh, if he can score an 'upset' win here.

Mike is now ranked as the #8 WBC Light-Heavyweight.

Alvaro 'Yaqui' Lopez is on a roll, as he has won '16-Straight' bouts. 'Yaqui' is now ranked as the
#7 World-Rated Light-Heavyweight.

'Yaqui' is a heavy { 3-1 } Betting-Favorite

According to Fight Promoter - Jack Cruz, he had to guarantee Mike Quarry { $5500 } plus Hotel,
Travel and related expenses to get him here to fight 'Yaqui' Lopez on his home territory in
Stockton.

'Yaqui' Lopez will only get a Fight Purse of { $2500 }.


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Wednesday ~ May 14, 1975

Civic Auditorium ~ Stockton, California

~ 'Yaqui' Lopez Defeats Mike Quarry ~ Scores 17th Straight Win ~

~ 'Indian' Lopez Beats Mike Quarry ~

Lanky and tall - Alvaro 'Yaqui' Lopez used a slow-and-steady attack by slamming 'light-hitting'
Mike Quarry with left-hooks and straight right hands to score a 10-Round Unanimous Decision.

The action was 'heated' during the first 4-Rounds, as both fighters landed with crisp punches.

But by Round 5, 'Yaqui' started to take command, as he was hitting harder and moving Quarry
with his right-hand punches.

In Round 6 > 'Yaqui' Lopez, fighting before a 'packed house' of supporters, turned over a 'slashing'
right-hand and follow-up left-hook to the jaw which 'dropped' Quarry to his knee's for a '4-Count'.

The 'knockdown' had the 3000+ spectators in the Civic Auditorium 'jumping'.

But the 'clever-boxing' Quarry would not quit, and rallied back in Rounds 7 and 8 by moving
inside and 'surprisingly' out-working the stronger Lopez with punches to the mid-section.

In a 'torrid' Round 9, both Lopez and Quarry met at Center-Ring and attacked each other with
body punches.

But several of Quarry's went 'low', and Referee - Henry Elesperu penalized the visitor and deducted
{1-Point} from Quarry.

In the 'Final Round', a desperate Quarry did score with repeated left-jabs and had a 'plodding'
Lopez missing badly throughout.

Scorecards
* Referee - Henry Elesperu ...... 5-3 > {'Yaqui' Lopez}
* Judge - Bob Mitchell ............. 6-4 > {'Yaqui' Lopez]
* Judge - Al Martinez ............... 7-2 > {'Yaqui' Lopez}

~ After Bout Comments ~

Mike Quarry >
"Come on, I didn't lose this bout. I really won. The Official's Scorecards were ridiculous."

"Nothing more than a 'hometown' Decision."

Alvaro 'Yaqui' Lopez >
"I'm not sure what Mike is complaining about. I knocked him down, and he lost a 'point'
for hitting low. How can he think he won this bout."

Tuesday ~ June 3, 1975

Sports Arena ~ Orlando, Florida

Promoter .............. Pete Ashlock
Attendance ........... 2607
Gate Receipts........ $18,770

* Mike Quarry - 48-6-3 {12 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 171 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 3 months}
vs.
* Vernon McIntosh - 30-10-0 {25 KO's} ~ 5' 11 1/2" ~ 179 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 2 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Just 20-days after having an extremely tough battle with 'Yaqui' Lopez in California, Mike is back on
the East Coast in his home-base of Orlando.

His opponent is Miami Beach Light-Heavyweight - Vernon 'The Sledgehammer' McIntosh.

Vernon is a very popular club-fighter from Southern Florida, and one who has a big following, due to
his exciting 'bombs-away' style.

Vernon is strictly a 'One-Punch Knockout Artist' who has no fear of throwing 'right-hand' haymakers
as he moves forward with little defense.

Approximately 350 of Vernon's supporters from Miami Beach have ventured North, to support Vernon
in this Florida bout.

Before this bout Vernon McIntosh has been both bold and 'chirping', stating that he is going to end
Mike Quarry's career, by flattening him within 5-Rounds.
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~ Quarry Edges 'Sledgehammer' McIntosh In Orlando ~

~ Quarry Almost Gets Nailed, Barely Holds Off 'Sledgehammer' McIntosh ~

#10 World-Rated Light-Heavyweight- Mike Quarry was 'wobbled' several times early in the bout,
and withstood a bad moment in Round 8, but rallied late to just barely edge out 'wild-swinging'
Vernon McIntosh in a rough 10-Round bout.

Mike Quarry the World-Class boxer had his hands full over the first 3-Rounds, as 'Knockout Artist'
Vernon McIntosh came out bombing, as he 'tagged' Quarry with right-hands repeatedly in the
early going, and had Quarry in bad-shape and 'wobbling', in each of the first 3-Rounds.

But Quarry was able to ride out the early 'Sledgehammers', and started to come back in Rounds
4 and 5, as he landed with a variety of combinations on McIntosh who barely had a defense.

Quarry had his best moments in Rounds 6 and 7, when he landed hard left-hooks into McIntosh's
mid-section, and had the Miami Beach slugger bending to avoid further punishment.

But in Round 8, Quarry almost 'crumbled'. After controlling the first {1:25} of the Round, Quarry
dropped his guard, and was caught by a vicious 'over-hand' right from the wild-swinging McIntosh.

Mike was 'staggered' and badly hurt as he skidded backwards into the Ropes. McIntosh then came
in with 'wild' right-hand haymakers, while trying to land the 'finisher'. But somehow, Quarry was able
to withstand the incoming barrage, and just barely made it out of the Round.

Coming out for Round 9, McIntosh was arm-weary {from the previous Round's offense output}, and the
Miami Beach 'star' was exhausted by the mid-way point in the session.

At this point in the Round, Mike Quarry was able to clear the 'cob-webs' to out his head, and put
together a strong-charge over the second-half of the session to take the Round.

With the bout-on-the-line {Round 10} > McIntosh came out with a brief attack of 'hard' right-hands aimed
at Quarry's head, but by the {0:40 Mark}, Vernon was completely 'gassed-out'.

Quarry re-grouped, and then came on like 'gangbusters' over the last {1:10} of the Round, as he 'drilled'
McIntosh with left-hooks and straight right-hands to the head, and having Vernon nearly out-on-his-feet
at the Bell.

Scorecards
* 96-95 .... Mike Quarry
* 97-95 .... Mike Quarry
* 96-95 .... Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ............ $4692 - {25% of the Gate Receipts}
* Vernon McIntosh ..... $2300 - {Plus $250 for Pre-Fight Training Expenses}

~ After Bout Comments ~

Mike Quarry >
"Yea, it was pretty rough in there tonight. This guy {Vernon McIntosh} can punch with the best of
them. He had me hurt in each of the first 3-Rounds, but I was able to use me experience to ride
it out and come back."

"Oh, I got caught in Round 8. I dropped my guard, and he caught me with a 'Sunday Punch'. I wasn't
as badly hurt as it looked. I knew where I was, but I was 'dazed' for sure."

Vernon McIntosh >
"I won. Damn right I won this fight."

"Look, he won his Rounds by jabbing, that's all. I won my Rounds by smashing him. I won my Rounds
by a bigger margin. No way did he win."

"If this bout is held anywhere I else, I get the Decision. That's all I have to say. Now let me get my
money {Fight Purse} and get the hell out of this place. This was a 'Hometown Job' and everybody
knows it here."