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

January 1977

Following the 'tough' 10-Round Majority Decision loss to Mike Rossman on
December 11, 1976.

Mike Quarry headed back home to California { Westminster}. After the 'holidays',
Mike headed 'north' in mid-January 1977 and performed in Boxing Exhibitions with
brother Jerry in;
* Northern California .......... {San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno and San Jose}
* Washington .................... {Seattle, Yakima, Eugene, Olympia, Kent and Tacoma}
* Oregon ........................... {Portland and Salem}
* British Columbia, Canada .. {Vancouver and Victoria}
* Alaska ............................. {Anchorage and Fairbanks}

Mike called this his '1977 Pacific Northwest Tour' of ........ 'Booze and Boxing'

Mike Quarry >
"Jerry and I were asked to hit the 'small club venue', where we would make guest
appearances and box 3-Round Exhibitions."

"We usually got {$1500} for the Guest Appearance, then we performed a 3-Round
Exhibition. Our appearance included all expenses, which included; {Hotel and Food},
and 'all-the-booze' we could drink."

"We hit the road like a 'Rock-n-Roll Show'. We partied all night long."

"We were doing '3-Shows' per week in January and early-February in 1977. So
we were making 'good money', and getting 'tanked' for free afterwards.

"When the new WBC Ratings came out on February 3rd, there I was at #8."

WBC Ratings {February 1977}

*** John Conteh
#1 . Victor Galindez {WBA Champion}
#2 . Miguel Angle Cuello
#3 . Mate Parlov
#4 . Lonnie Bennett
#5 . Jesse Burnett
#6 . Len Hutchins
#7 . Yaqui Lopez
#8 . Mike Quarry
#9 . Billy Douglas
#10. Tom Bethea

"Then, on February 5th, I got a call from my Manager {Pete Ashlock} who
informed me that he signed me up for another bout with Mike Rossman."

"Teddy Brenner {Madison Square Garden Matchmaker} offered 'us' a bout for
March 2nd at Madison Square Garden. The fight purse offer was fair, and Pete
agreed to the terms."

"But I was pretty 'pissed-off' that Pete did that, because he never discussed anything
with me {first}. And {second}, he agreed for the bout to held in New York City,
which was Mike Rossman's 'home-base' near New Jersey."

"I had an argument with Pete {my Manager}, and told him that if I lost to Rossman
again, I would be 'finished' as a Top 10 Light-Heavyweight, and would never get a
2nd Title bout challenge."

Sunday ~ February 13, 1977

Seattle, Washington

Mike Quarry was sparring with 'tough' Seattle Heavyweight - Dale 'Ibar' Arrington.

Arrington from Seattle, was a 25 year-old 6' 0" - 195 lbs. 'brawling-slugger' with
a record of 21-1-1 with {14 KO's}.

During the session, Arrington 'nailed' Mike with several right-hands square on the mouth,
splitting Mike's lip wide-open.

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Mike who was supposed to have a light-and-easy 'tune-up' bout against Fred Wallace
2-Days later on Tuesday ~ February 15th at the Seattle Center Arena, had to cancel out.

Mike had to have the split-lip 'stitched up'. A few days later the Quarry Camp realized
that Mike would not be able to go to New York {Madison Square Garden} to battle
Mike Rossman for his scheduled Wednesday ~ March 2nd bout.

Mike was 'out-of-action' for 4-Weeks to allow the split-lip to heal.
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Manager - Pete Ashlock who was in Orlando, Florida >
"Who the 'Hell' put Mike in the Ring with that 'brawling' Heavyweight - 'Ibar' Arrington
for a sparring-session just 2-Days before his scheduled bout up there."

"If Jerry {Quarry} is running the show up there, he better get his head 'out-of-his-ass'.
He just cost Mike { $20,000 } for the Rossman bout we were supposed to have in
16-Days in New York. What a 'fucking mess' those two are making up there in Seattle."

Wednesday ~ March 23, 1977

Anchorage Sports Arena ~ Anchorage, Alaska

Attendance ......... 1903
Gate Receipts ..... $12,635

* Mike Quarry - 58-8-4 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11' ~ 179 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 0 months}
vs.
* Fred Wallace - 20-8-0 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 182 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 3 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry, who has been living in Anchorage, Alaska for 2-Months now, has
his 1st-Bout in 3 1/2 Months {since December 11, 1976}.

Fred Wallace is a 'hired opponent' from Dallas, Texas. Fred was a sparring-partner
for Mike when he was campaigning in Houston, Texas.
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~ Mike Quarry Wins In Alaska ~

Mike Quarry had an 'easy-time' in the Ring, as he won a convincing 10-Round Decision
over a reluctant opponent in Fred Wallace.

Quarry took the initiative from the Opening Bell, and controlled the bout by scoring with
repeated left-jabs to the head, and quick left-hooks to the body of the Dallas visitor.

Wallace was reduced to a 'catcher' by Round 5, as he offered up a very little in the way
of offense, other than an occasional right-hand.

Quarry tried to get Wallace to fire back, as he laid on the Ropes during Rounds 6 and 7,
and let the Dallas fighter hit him.

In Round 8, Quarry returned to the offensive by tossing 'two-punch' combinations, and
had his opponent backing away over the last 3-Rounds. Only Quarry's lack of punching
power prevented him from scoring a 'late' TKO stoppage.

Scorecards
* 99-92 = {8-1-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 99-92 = {8-1-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 99-93 = {7-1-2 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ........ $3158 > {25% of the Gate Receipts}
* Fred Wallace ........ $900 > {Plus Travel and Hotel Expenses}

May 1, 1977

~ Mike Quarry and Mike Rossman Set for 3rd-Bout ~

Mike Quarry and Mike Rossman will do it one more time {Number 3}, when
they tangle on Wednesday Night - May 11th at Madison Square Garden.

The Light-Heavyweight bout will be televised by NBC-TV. The bout will be
the Preliminary Bout before the 'highly-anticipated' Heavyweight bout between
Ken Norton and Duane Bobick.

This bout will be a 'Special 11-Round Bout', and the Officials have been
asked to score 'no' Even Rounds.

Mike Quarry {Age; 26 years, 2 months} is ranked as the #8 WBC Light-Heavyweight
and will bring in a record of 59-8-4 with {15 KO's}.

Mike Rossman {Age; 21 years, 10 months} is ranked as the #8 WBC Middleweight
has a record of 29-3-3 with {17 KO's}.

Rossman has stated that he is now campaigning as a Light-Heavyweight.

Mike Quarry, who is trained by older brother Jerry, has brought in 'highly regarded'
Trainer - Eddie Futch to fine tune his younger brother.

Jerry Quarry >
"Mike has prepared well for this bout. Teddy Brenner told me that if Mike wins, he will
get WBA Champion - Victor Galindez here {Madison Square Garden} sometime in the
late-Summer for us."

"This is Mike's big opportunity, and maybe his last one. He know's that he has to win."

Wednesday ~ May 11, 1976

~ Mike Quarry vs. Mike Rossman 'III'

Round 1

Mike Quarry {174 lbs.} spent most of the Round 'out-speeding' Mike Rossman {172 lbs.}

Quarry was even willing to trade with the 'harder' hitting Rossman. Quarry's speed + volume
out-numbered the harder punches from Rossman.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Quarry
* Judge - Artie Aidala ................ Mike Quarry
* Judge - Carol Castellano ......... Mike Rossman
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Round 2

Again, Mike Quarry was out-speeding Rossman with quick one-two's. Mike also was now landing
with sharp left-hooks to Rossman's face at the midway point in the session.

But Rossman closed the distance over the second-half of the session, and was exhibiting his
power.

There were several good-exchanges in a fast-paced action Round. Quarry had a strong
last 30-Seconds as he drove Rossman to the Ropes and raked him over with fast flurries.

At the end of the Round, Quarry was sporting a bruise under his right-eye, after taking a
solid left-hook from Rossman.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Quarry
* Judge - Artie Aidala ................ Mike Quarry
* Judge - Carol Castellano ......... Mike Quarry
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Round 3

This time it is was Mike Rossman who got off to a fast-start. Rossman was landing with good
left-hands and right-crosses into Quarry's face during a strong first-half.

But Quarry started fighting back by the midway point in the session. Mike was tagging
Rossman with fast 'left-right' combinations to the head, and again sent Rossman backwards
and to the Ropes late in a very close Round.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ..... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Carol Castellano ........ Mike Quarry
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Round 4

Mike Rossman tore into Quarry in this Round. Rossman 'unleashed' his heavy-hands on
Quarry, who absorbed some hard-punches early in the Round.

Rossman connected with several solid right-crosses that 'jarred' Quarry. Then followed with
a 'triple' right-hand, and '2' big left-hooks that 'wobbled' Mike.

Mike tried to fight back, but Rossman was walking right through his light counter-attack.

But Mike Quarry showed heart, and after taking a lathering, Mike came back over the last
20-Seconds with a very good attack to back Rossman up.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Carol Castellano ........ Mike Rossman

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Wednesday ~ May 11, 1976

~ Mike Quarry vs. Mike Rossman 'III'

Round 1

Mike Quarry {174 lbs.} spent most of the Round 'out-speeding' Mike Rossman {172 lbs.}

Quarry was even willing to trade with the 'harder' hitting Rossman. Quarry's speed + volume
out-numbered the harder punches from Rossman.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Quarry
* Judge - Artie Aidala ................ Mike Quarry
* Judge - Carol Castellano ......... Mike Rossman
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Round 2

Again, Mike Quarry was out-speeding Rossman with quick one-two's. Mike also was now landing
with sharp left-hooks to Rossman's face at the midway point in the session.

But Rossman closed the distance over the second-half of the session, and was exhibiting his
power.

There were several good-exchanges in a fast-paced action Round. Quarry had a strong
last 30-Seconds as he drove Rossman to the Ropes and raked him over with fast flurries.

At the end of the Round, Quarry was sporting a bruise under his right-eye, after taking a
solid left-hook from Rossman.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Quarry
* Judge - Artie Aidala ................ Mike Quarry
* Judge - Carol Castellano ......... Mike Quarry
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Round 3

This time it is was Mike Rossman who got off to a fast-start. Rossman was landing with good
left-hands and right-crosses into Quarry's face during a strong first-half.

But Quarry started fighting back by the midway point in the session. Mike was tagging
Rossman with fast 'left-right' combinations to the head, and again sent Rossman backwards
and to the Ropes late in a very close Round.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ..... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Carol Castellano ........ Mike Quarry
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Round 4

Mike Rossman tore into Quarry in this Round. Rossman 'unleashed' his heavy-hands on
Quarry, who absorbed some hard-punches early in the Round.

Rossman connected with several solid right-crosses that 'jarred' Quarry. Then followed with
a 'triple' right-hand, and '2' big left-hooks that 'wobbled' Mike.

Mike tried to fight back, but Rossman was walking right through his light counter-attack.

But Mike Quarry showed heart, and after taking a lathering, Mike came back over the last
20-Seconds with a very good attack to back Rossman up.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ...... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Carol Castellano ........ Mike Rossman

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Thru 4-Rounds

The bout was all 'Even' on the '3' Officials Scorecards. But Mike Rossman was the
stronger fighter, and took command in Round 4.

In Mike Quarry's corner {Eddie Futch and Jerry Quarry} told Mike to box-and-move,
and to 'not' trade with Rossman.

Eddie Futch>
"You cannot stand in front of him Mike. Move, and give him angles. He can only fight
coming straight in. Side-step him, and then counter him."
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Round 5

Mike Rossman came out 'briskly', and started to unload his heavy-arsenal. But Mike stayed right with
the heavy-hitter, and traded on an 'even scale'.

Mid-way thru the session, Rossman started to take control, as he landed with a few solid right-hands,
including shaking Quarry with a 'short' to the head, which 'stunned' Quarry.

But at the {2:00 Mark}, Quarry rallied with fast-flurries. Though the punches were 'light-slaps', Quarry
drove Rossman backwards and into the right-side Ropes, and both traded with good punches until the
Bell.

Scorecards
* Referee - Arthur Mercante ..... Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artie Aidala ............... Mike Quarry
* Carol Castellano .................... Mke Rossman
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~ Mike Quarry vs. Mike Rossman ~

~ The Fateful Round 6 ~

0:02 > Mike Rossman comes charging out of his corner, and moves in on Mike Quarry at the back-left Ring area.
0:04 > Rossman is pressing.
0:08 > Quarry lands with a quick left-hook to the head, and circles left and out to Center-Ring.
0:10 > Rossman lands with a 'jarring' left-jab to the face.

0:11 > Quarry steps forward.
0:12 > Rossman 'times' Quarry, and catches him coming in with a 'big' right-uppercut to the jaw.
0:14 > Quarry is 'shaken', and slowly backs up to the front-right Ring area.
0:16 > Rossman moves in, and digs in with a hard 'left-right' to the body.

0:18 > Rossman comes back with a left-hook.
0:19 > Rossman 'hammers' Quarry with a hard right to the body.
0:22 > Quarry counters with a left-hook to the head.
0:25 > Both fighters move in close, and smother each other.

0:31 > The fighters break apart, as Rossman steps back 2-Steps.
0:34 > Rossman fires in a straight-left, then catches Quarry with a 'big' right-cross to the chin.
0:35 > Quarry is now leaning back on the front-center Ropes.
0:37 > Rossman moves in, and fires away with a 'left-right-left'.

0:40 > Quarry tries a counter, and lands with a left-hook to the body.
0:42 > Quarry moves in close, to prevent a follow up from Rossman.
0:46 > Quarry gets off a good left-hook to the body, and a 'double' right-hand to Rossman's head.
0:48 > Rossman counters with a right-hand.

0:50 > Rossman is loading up with the right-hand now.
0:51 > Quarry lands with a left-hook to the body.
0:52 > Rossman steps back 1-Step.
0:54 > Rossman moves back in.

0:55 > Rossman catches Quarry with a big right-hand to the left-eye.
0:56 > Quarry is driven into the front-center Ropes.
0:58 > Rossman 'slams' Quarry with a right to the head.
0:59 > Rossman 'misses' with a big left-hook.

1:00 > Rossman scores with a straight right-hand to Quarry's face.
1:01 > Quarry is sporting a badly 'swollen' left-eye.
1:03 > Quarry comes back with a fast 'right-left'.
1:05 > Rossman counters with a left-hook, and a 'big' right-hand to the head.

1:06 > Rossman is over-whelming Quarry.
1:07 > Rossman adds in a 'solid' right-left to the head,.
1:08 > Rossman digs in with hard right-hand to he body.
1:09 > Quarry is 'covering up' while pinned on the Ropes.

1:11 > Rossman moves in, and fires in with a 'grazing' right-left.
1:12 > Rossman comes back with a 'crushing' left-hook into Quarry's face.
1:14 > Quarry ducks low, as Rossman fires in with a 'left-left-right' that miss high.
1:16 > Quarry counters with a 'right-left', but he has nothing on the punches.

1:17 > Quarry circles out to his right, and away from the front-Ropes, and moves to the right-side Ring area.
1:18 > Quarry backs up all the way to the back-right Corner.
1:19 > Rossman moves in, and lands with a good 'chopping' right-hand to Quarry's chin.
1:20 > Rossman comes back with a fast 'left-right' to the head.

1:21 > Mike Quarry is 'wobbly-and-groggy'.
1:22 > Rossman catches Quarry with a right-uppercut.
1:23 > Rossman adds in a 'left-right' to the head.
1:24 > Quarry is 'stunned', and is taking a beating.

1:25 > The Madison Square Garden crowd is on it's feet cheering the action.

1:26 > Rossman sends in '2' long measuring left-jabs to the Quarry's face.
1:27 > Rossman comes back with another right-uppercut.
1:28 > Quarry is still in the back-right Corner.
1:29 > Quarry lands with a good right-hand counter to Rossman's head.

1:30 > Rossman catches Quarry with another right-uppercut to the chin.
1:30 > Rossman adds in a left-hook to the body, and a left-hook to the head.
1:30 > Mike Quarry is getting 'steam-rolled'.
1:31 > Rossman scores with a 'left-left-right' to the head.

1:32 > Quarry leans back on the right-side Ropes.
1:32 > Referee - Arthur Mercante leans in to look at Mike Quarry.
1:33 > Rossman lands with a 'chopping' right-hand to the head.
1:34 > Suddenly, Mike Rossman looks 'arm-weary'.

1:36 > Rossman 'misses' with a big right-hand, and a slow sweeping left-hook.
1:37 > Quarry is now rolling inside, avoiding Rossman's onslaught.
1:38 > Quarry comes back with a 'right-left' to the head.
1:40 > A 'tired' Rossman bulls Quarry into the back-right Corner.

1:41 > The fighters 'clinch'.
1:42 > Quarry now has a 'badly' puffed-up left eye-brow.
1:44 > Quarry backs out to Center-Ring on 'wobbling-legs'.
1:46 > Quarry moves backwards to the front-left Ring area.

1:47 > Quarry stops, and fires off a 'fast' right-left into Rossman's face.
1:47 > Rossman walks right thru the punches.
1:48 > Rossman catches Quarry with a 'tremendous' left-hook to the right eye-brow.
1:48 > Quarry moves back into the front-left Corner.

1:49 > Mike Quarry now has a 'bad cut' {vertical-split} on the right eye-brow.
1:50 > Rossman 'misses' with a straight right-hand over a 'ducking' Mike Quarry.
1:52 > Quarry counters back with a 'left-right', but his punches are weak.
1:53 > Quarry is now on the left-side Ropes.

1:54 > Rossman catches Quarry with a 'jarring' right-uppercut.
1:55 > Quarry counters with his own good left-uppercut.
1:56 > Rossman comes back with a 'grazing' left-right-right to the head.
1:58 > Quarry is showing 'tremendous' heart, and comes back with a 'left-right' to Rossman's face.

2:00 > Rossman comes back with a left to the body, and quick left-hook to the head.
2:01 > Again Quarry comes back with a quick counter, and scores with a fast 'right-left' to Rossman's head.
2:03 > Then Quarry 'smashes' 3 hard left hooks into Rossman's chin.
2:04 > Rossman backs off, and moves back 2-Steps

2:05 > Rossman sends in a long left-jab to Quarry's face.
2:06 > Quarry moves out, and scores with a fast 'left-right'.
2:07 > Rossman moves in, and leans on Quarry, pushing him back into the left-side Ropes.
2:08 > Rossman is 'not punching' back.

2:10 > Rossman throws a 'weak' left-hook to the head, and a 'weak' left-hook to the body.
2:11 > Quarry is 'smothering' Rossman on the inside, not giving him any room to punch.
2:13 > Quarry 'pushes' Rossman off of him.
2:14 > Quarry lands a 'smashing' overhand right into Rossman's left ear.

2:16 > Rossman moves in, and is holding on.
2:16 > Rossman looks tired and weary.
2:17 > Quarry continues to work inside with light-punches.
2:18 > Rossman lands with a 'weak' left-hand to the body.

2:21 > Quarry fires off a quick 'right-left-right'.
2:23 > Rossman counters with a right-uppercut to Quarry's chin.
2:24 > Quarry comes back with his own solid left-uppercut to the chin.
2:25 > Rossman comes right back with a good left-hook to the body.

2:27 > Quarry whips in a fast 'left-right-left' into Rossman's face.
2:29 > Rossman tries to lead with a 'right-left' but his punches are now coming in slow, and they both miss badly.
2:31 > Quarry leans in close, and lands with '2' fast left-hands to Rossman's head.
2:33 > Rossman 'misses again' with a right-uppercut.

2:34 > Quarry counters with a 'light' left-hook to the head.
2:37 > Rossman loads up, and lands with a 'right-left' to the body.
2:38 > Rossman comes back with a straight right-hand to Quarry's jaw.
2:39 > Quarry counters with a 'slapping' left-hook to Rossman's face.

2:40 > Mike Quarry is still fighting with his back to the left-side Ropes.
2:42 > Quarry 'scores' with a good right-uppercut, and sharp left-hook to Rossman's head.
2:44 > Rossman tries to counter, but 'misses' with a right-left.
2:46 > Rossman lands with a 'light' left-right to the upper-body.

2:47 > Quarry counters with a 'quick' right-left' to Rossman's face.
2:48 > Mike Rossman is completely stationary now, and his legs look heavy.
2:49 > Quarry scores with a 'snappy' right-left to the head.
2:50 > Quarry delivers a fast '4-Punch' flurry into Rossman's head.

2:51 > The Madison Square Garden fans are on their feet roaring.
2:52 > Rossman comes back with a 'vicious' straight right-hand into Quarry's left-eye area.
2:53 > Rossman moves in close to hold, as he is 'arm-weary' now.
2:55 > Referee - Arthur Mercante moves in, and calls 'Break', as he separates both fighters.

2:59 > Quarry adds in a fast 'right-left' to the head.
3:00 > Rossman tags Quarry with a 'left-right' at the Bell.

Mike Quarry - Mike Rossman {III}

Round 7

Mike Quarry cannot answer the Bell for Round 7.

Mike had a badly split right eye-brow {vertical slice} and his left-eye was nearly swollen
shut.

Mike had fought his heart out over the last-minute of Round 6, after taking a 'horrific'
beating for the first 2-Minutes.

Mike was behind on '2' of the scorecards, and 'Even' on one Judge's scorecard.

* Referee - Arthur Mercante ..... 4-2 > Mike Rossman
* Judge - Carol Castellano ........ 4-2 > Mike Rossman
* Judge - Artoe Aidala .............. 3-3 > 'Even'

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ............ $25,000 {Plus Hotel and Travel Expenses}
* Mike Rossman ......... $25,000
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~ After Bout Comments ~

Dressing Room, filled with 15 Sports Writers.

In the dressing room after the bout, Jerry Quarry said that his brother was going to
retire from the Ring. But, younger brother Mike refused to say it in front of the Sports
Writers.

Jerry Quarry >
"Mike tell everyone that it's over. That's it, you're quitting. Say it. Come on Mike, you fought
your 'Fucking' heart out. You have nothing to be ashamed off. Say it. Say that it's over."

"Damn it. I'm retiring you. "I'll never let you fight again. You're never going into the Ring
again. You hear me."

Mike Quarry >
"I just couldn't see in the 6th Round. The cut over my right-eye was bad, and I knew it. The
blood got in my eye, and I just couldn't see Mike's {Rossman's} punches coming in."

"I was OK in there. I was shook up a few times, but I was coming back good at the end of
Round 6. He {Mike Rossman} was spent. If it wasn't for the cut, who knows."

Jerry Quarry >
"Come on Mike. We know you fought a good fight. Now tell everybody what you promised me.
Say it. I want to hear you say it. 'Fucking' say it."

Mike Quarry >
"I don't want to go out like this Jerry I want to go out a 'winner'. I want just one more fight, one
more win, and then I'll quit."

Jerry Quarry >
"You have your whole life in front of you little brother. You don't need another fight to prove
anything. You'll always be a winner in my book. I don't want to see you take any more punches.
Every time you get hit, I feel the pain right here {pointing to his Heart}."

~ Weeping uncontrollably ~
"Please Mike, you have to say it. I want to hear you say it. Say it for me. I can't say it for you.
You have to say it. I'll never ask you to say it again. I Love you Mike. I Love you."

Mike Quarry >
~ Crying with tears running down his face. ~
"OK Jerry. I'll do it for you. It's over. It's over. It's over Jerry."

Both Jerry and younger brother Mike embrace, and hug each other while they are both
crying.

May 11, 1977

Mike Quarry vs. Mike Rossman
Referee - Arthur Mercante

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~ Reluctant Mike Quarry Quits ~

A severely cut right eye-brow requiring '7-Stitches', a swollen left-eye, a puffy left eye-brow, bruised cheeks,
a blood sheen face, and a badly bruised nose.

Jerry Quarry >
"Oh he's going to quit. "I'm going to make him quit. If he ever gets near a Boxing Ring again, I'll break
my brother {Mike} in half."

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Wednesday ~ May 11, 1977

~ Mike Quarry Can't Say It, But Boxing Career Is Over ~

Mike Quarry
Age ..................... 26 years, 2 months
Total Bouts ........... '73'
Record ................. 59-9-4 {15 KO's}
Career .................. April 18, 1969 -thru- May 11, 1977 = {7 years, 1 month}
Total Rounds ........ '589'

Does not include;
* Sparring Sessions
* Gym Workouts with older brother Jerry Quarry
* Boxing Exhibitions
* Full-Contact Karate Matches and Exhibitions
* Amateur Career

But, was Mike Quarry's career really over ..........

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Chuck Hamilton >
"In 1977, Mike was fighting on 'instinct' and natural repetition. He wasn't fighting on his skills anymore. It was
hard to watch. Mike would get hit, and his natural 'reaction' was to punch back and trade. Instead, he should
have been covering up and focused on defense, and/or move away."

"Mike was taking too many punches, to the head 'primarily'. In the bout with Mike Rossman, Mike took too many
punches 'flush'. I cringed every time I saw Rossman nail him with 'sucker' right-uppercuts. A good Professional
would never have been caught by so many 'sucker uppercuts', especially from way outside. Rossman couldn't
miss, even if he tried."

"Personally, I would have never put Mike in the Ring with Rossman in May 1977. Rossman was getting real
strong at the time {Age; 21 1/2}, as he was growing. And he was a real hard-puncher. It was 'not' a good
match-up for Mike, especially in New York."

"But they went for the short-end, and grabbed the money { $25,000 }, and threw Mike's health and well-being
out the window for a nice Fight Purse. That's the short-end way. Money, over your future health."

November 13, 1977

Oh No !! ~ Mike Quarry Wants To Return To The Ring

Former World-Ranked Light-Heavyweight Contender - Mike Quarry wants to return
to the Boxing Ring.

The 26 1/2 year-old Mike Quarry last fought on May 11, 1977 - when he was thoroughly
'hammered' and was stopped {TKO 6} when his corner stopped the bout, after Mike was
cut, bruised and beaten bloody.

Quarry, who was had lived in Orlando, Florida thru August 1977, has returned to California
and now resides in Burbank.

Mike has been seen sparring and working out at the Main Street Gym in Los Angeles, and
the former Anaheim resident is quietly preparing for a possible return to the Ring in
December 1977.

Also, Ohio Boxing Matchamker - Don Elbaum has offered Quarry a 'slot' on his upcoming
Full-Contact Karate card for December 17th in Hamilton, Ohio.

Don Elbaum {Ohio Fight Promoter}>
"We have a Television Date coming up. Mike has still been active with Karate, and he would
be a pleasant addition to our {Saturday, December 17th} 'Karate Fight Card' in Hamilton, Ohio.
He could easily compete in a Preliminary Bout, just to get going again."

"If he looks good, we have a 'big event' coming up in January 1978. I would ask him to participate
in that one as well."

Sunday ~ December 18, 1977

~ Mike Quarry and Ronnie Wilson Set To Go In Anaheim, Maybe ~

Anaheim, California

Mike Quarry was set to face veteran Ronnie Wilson at the Convention Center in Anaheim on
Tuesday Night ~ December 20th.

Quarry {Age; 26 years, 9 months} has not fought in 7-Months, but has been training for
the past 6-Weeks at the Main Street Gym.

Mike has a record of 59-9-4 with {15 KO's}.

His opponent was to be Canadian - Ronnie Wilson, who is now based in San Diego. Wilson a
28 1/2 year-old 'tough' journeyman, has a record of 64-28-7 with {17 KO's}.

Boxing Matchmaker - Mickey Davies of 'Three Star Promotions' has stated that there is a possibility
that the bout 'may not' go off, as there are some contractual problems with Quarry's 'former' Manager
Pete Ashlock.
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry had signed a 5-Year exclusive Managerial Contract with Pete Ashlock in February 1973.
There were still 3-Months left on the 'contract'.

Father - Jack Quarry was trying to circle the 'existing' contract with Pete Ashlock, and took over as Manager
for his son {Mike}.

But, Pete Ashlock filed a protest with the California Athletic Commission, who held up the scheduled bout.

Mickey Davies >
"If we can't work out a release for Mike Quarry. We'll set up the bout for next month {January 1978}.

Jack Quarry >
"Oh for Jesus Christ. Pete Ashlock is trying to hold us up for '3' lousy months. He wants a { $10,000 }
buy out to release Mike from his existing contract. There is only '3-Months' left on the managerial
contract for God's Sake."

"The guy is a Millionaire, and he wants to squeeze my son for a lousy { $10,000 }. This Fucking
business is for 'animals' and leeches."

"Pete Ashlock made a 'large sum' of money off my kids blood, guts and heart. Enough is enough.
He is not getting any percentage of Mike's purse. Not a 'dime'. We'll wait '3' more months if we
have to."

Pete Ashlock >
"You know, Jack Quarry came to 'me' and begged me to take Mike in early-1973. I put a 'ton' of
money into helping him."

"I treated this kid better than my son. I gave him nice places to live {for free} for 4 1/2 years. I
covered all his expenses, training and travel. I handed him 'bonus money'. I bought him a 'new'
car in 1974. Every time he wanted to leave Orlando and fly back home to California, he had
an Airline Ticket waiting for him."

"Look, he walked out on me and didn't say anything after the Mike Rossman bout. I got him
{ $25,000 } as a fight purse, and I only took 15% as a Manager's Fee instead of my customary 30%."

"Look, I wanted Mike to retire in 1976. But he wanted to keep fighting, to make that 'Fucking Father'
of his happy. That is what will destroy Mike. The poor kid is in too deep with his Father."

Tuesday ~ January 24, 1978

~ Mike Quarry To Fight On - Takes On Ned Hallacy In Wichita, Kansas ~

Century II Convention Center ~ Wichita, Kansas

Promoter .............. Dick Meeks
Attendance ........... 3045 {Sell Out}
Gate Receipts ....... $20,000 {Estimate}
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* Mike Quarry - 59-9-4 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 176 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 10 months}
vs.
* Ned Hallacy - 23-4-1 {18 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 174 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 0 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry wants to fight on, as he signed for this bout on January 3, 1978. Mike has
has been training in Los Angeles for this bout, and arrived here in Wichita on Saturday
{January 21st} to do promotional appearances.

Ned Hallacy is a popular 'club-fighter' from Wichita. A 'dispatcher' for a Trucking Outfit
by day, Ned is a tough 'brawling-slugger' who is very strong.

Wichita Boxing Promoter - Dick Meeks offered Mike Quarry a fight purse of { $4000 }
plus 10% of the Gate Receipts to come here and fight the 'tough' Wichita Light-Heavyweight.
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~ 'Comebacking' Mike Quarry Held To Draw By Local Brawler ~

Former World Title Challenger and come-backing Light-Heavyweight - Mike Quarry was held
to a somewhat disputed 10-Round Draw by Wichita, Kansas 'brawler' Ned Hallacy.

The 26 1/2 year-old Quarry got off of to a 'fast-start' in the early going, as he displayed quick-hands
and good boxing skills on the 28-year-old 'brawler' Ned Hallacy.

But by the end of Round 3, Hallacy started to close-the-gap, and he connected with some thudding
right-hooks into Quarry's ribs.

In Rounds 4 and 5, both fighters went toe-to-toe in a 'Pier 6 Brawl' at Center-Ring. Hallacy had the
power, but Quarry had the hand-speed during the wild action.

During Rounds 6 and 7, Quarry moved outside and went to boxing as Hallacy tried to initiate some
more brawling. But Quarry was too smart, and avoided any exchanges as he jabbed and moved
while pumping left-hands into the 'plodding' Wichita brawler.

In Round 8, Quarry boxed for the first 30-Seconds, and then moved backwards and leaned back on
the Ropes while playing defense. Hallacy moved in, and worked on his stationary opponent with a series
of 'hooks' to the ribs and mid-section. At the {2:30 Mark}, Quarry moved off the Ropes and 'danced'
while circling the Ring as Hallacy pursued.

Over the last 2-Rounds {9 and 10}, Quarry continued to circle-and-move while flicking out light left-jabs
as Hallacy trudged forward winging right-hooks for way outside.

When Quarry did stop-and-trade, he got off with quick left-hooks to the head, as Hallacy slammed in
hooks to the body.

Note;
The 'original' Decision was announced as a 'Split-Decision' win for Mike Quarry. The Arena then erupted
in a chorus of boo's and debris was thrown into the Ring.

After '3-Minutes', the Ring Announcer made a statement that there was an incorrect tabulation on
the Scorecards, and the Decision is now scored as a 'Draw'.

Final Scorecards
* Referee - Vern Miller ....... 97-97 = {3-3-4 in Rounds} > 'Even'
* Judge - Ervin Lesser ........ 98-97 = {3-2-5 in Rounds} > Ned Hallacy
* Judge - Bob Swanson ...... 97-96 = {4-3-3 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ............... $4000 + {Plus 10% of the Gate Receipts > $2000} = $6000
* Ned Hallacy ............... $1400 + {Plus 7.5% of the Gate Receipts > $1500} = $2900

Mike Quarry >
"Only in Wichita. I won this bout, then they 'reshuffled' the Scorecards. How can that Judge {Ervin Lesser}
only award me 2-Rounds for God's Sake. Come on, this is a 'Hometown Job' if there ever was one."

"They want me to come back and fight Ned again. Well, maybe if they up the 'ante' another $2500, I'll be
back. Otherwise, it's 'Sayonara' Wichita."

Ned Hallacy >
"I carried the fight from the end of Round 3 thru the rest of the way. He was backing up in every Round
from the 4th Round and on. You can't win a fight like that."

"They say that we are a nothing but a bunch of 'mid-level talent' club-fighters here in the Mid-West. Well,
I just went 10-Rounds with Mike Quarry, and damn near won the bout. I'd say that we are pretty good
fighters out here."

Friday ~ February 24, 1978

Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

Attendance ........... 2175
Gate Receipts ....... $15,845

* Mike Quarry - 59-9-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 11 months}
vs.
* Ronnie Wilson - 64-28-7 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 172 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 10 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry continues in his 1978 'comeback run', as he is pushed by his Father 'Jack'.

Ronnie Wilson is a tough 11-Year veteran from Canada, but who is now based out of San Diego.

Ronnie, at one time was a Top 10 Light-Heavyweight in {1970 and 1971}, but since February 1972
> Ronnie has only gone { 9-15-2 } in '26-Bouts' while being stopped '5-Times.
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~ The Double Skinny ~

Fight Promoter - Bob Arum of Top Rank Inc. has stated that he has 'signed' Mike Quarry to
face 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist - Michael Spinks on Friday - March 31st in Las Vegas on
a CBS-TV 'Friday Night Fight Special'

Mike Quarry >
"I have a lot riding on this bout. I have to look good, and then I get a TV Fight with Michael Spinks.
That is my ticket back into the Top 10."

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Friday ~ February 24, 1978

Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

Attendance ........... 2175
Gate Receipts ....... $15,845

* Mike Quarry - 59-9-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 11 months}
vs.
* Ronnie Wilson - 64-28-7 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 172 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 10 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry continues in his 1978 'comeback run', as he is pushed by his Father 'Jack'.

Ronnie Wilson is a tough 11-Year veteran from Canada, but who is now based out of San Diego.

Ronnie, at one time was a Top 10 Light-Heavyweight in {1970 and 1971}, but since February 1972
> Ronnie has only gone { 9-15-2 } in '26-Bouts' while being stopped '5-Times.
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~ The Double Skinny ~

Fight Promoter - Bob Arum of Top Rank Inc. has stated that he has 'signed' Mike Quarry to
face 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist - Michael Spinks on Friday - March 31st in Las Vegas on
a CBS-TV 'Friday Night Fight Special'

Mike Quarry >
"I have a lot riding on this bout. I have to look good, and then I get a TV Fight with Michael Spinks.
That is my ticket back into the Top 10."

---

~ Mike Quarry Wins, But Just Barely ~

Mike Quarry won an unimpressive 10-Round Split-Decision over veteran Ronnie Wilson that
was not well received by the Coliseum spectators in San Diego.

Quarry was dull-and-listless over the first-half of the bout, as he danced and flicked out an
occasional left-hook at the pressing Wilson.

In Round 4, Wilson turned up the heat, and caught Quarry with a big 'looping' right-hook,
that 'buckled' his Quarry's legs. Wilson then added in a volley of hooks, driving Quarry into a
corner where Wilson battered him.

But Quarry was able to 'edge' back into the bout during Rounds 6, 7 and 8 > as he came
back with 'fast' left-hooks and left-uppercuts, and chopping right-hands as he moved inside
on Wilson.

But over the last 2-Rounds {9 and 10}, both fighters were sloppy in their attack, and neither
had the fire-power left in their punches to do much scoring damage.

Scorecards
* 5-4 > Mike Quarry
* 4-3 > Ronnie Wilson
* 5-3 > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ............. $3485 = {22% of the Gate Receipts} + {Plus 3-Day Hotel Expenses}
* Ronnie Wilson .......... $2000

Mike Quarry >
"I was off my game tonight. But I still did more than enough to win. I just felt 'lazy' during the
first 5-Rounds."

March 1, 1978

Mike Quarry >
"I will continue until I lose one more time. I've had '2-Bouts' since coming back
5-Weeks ago. I'm getting stronger, I can feel it."

"That 'Draw' in Wichita, Kansas last month, was a 'Hometown Rip-Off'. And I beat
Ronnie Wilson last week. He's a tough veteran, a real tough guy."

"I can make it back. All I ask for is a chance. I feel that I have 'one' good year left
in me. Just let me fight."

Jack Quarry >
"There is no quit in the Quarry's. I wasn't going to let Mike quit after that loss to
Mike Rossman last year {May 11, 1977}."

"We have an offer of { $12,500 } to fight Michael Spinks on March 31st, and on CBS-TV.
We're taking it. Mike has too much experience for Spinks. But, they want it as an 8-Rounder
so that Spinks will have a better chance. He isn't ready for 10-Rounders yet."

"I told Bob Arum that I would agree to an 8-Rounder, but that I want 'fair judges' and
and an 'option' in the contract for a rematch, or another TV Fight in 3 months with
another $12,500 purse amount."

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Friday ~ March 10, 1978

Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

Attendance ........ 1760
Gate Receipts .... $12,812

* Mike Quarry - 60-9-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 177 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 0 months}
vs.
* Pete McIntyre - 11-4-1 {8 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 174 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 2 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry had fought only 2-weeks earlier in San Diego {February 24th against Ronnie Wilson}.

Mike was in Anaheim, getting ready for his bout with Michel Spinks in 3-Weeks {March 31st}.
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~ The Skinny II ~

On Tuesday, March 7th > Jack Quarry gets a call from San Diego, asking if his son Mike would
be able to fill in for the 'Main Event' > Friday Night fight at the Coliseum.

Originally, Alvaro Lopez of Los Angeles was to come in to face 'local' Pete McIntyre. But Lopez
pulled out when he got a better fight purse offer for a bout in Las Vegas.

Jack Quarry is offered a Fight Purse of { $3000 } to get Mike down to San Diego. Jack accepts
the bout on short notice.
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~ The Skinny III ~

Pete McIntyre is being billed with a record of 11-4-1 with {8 KO's}. Though this is 'spotty', as
it appears that his record is > 6-8-1 with {4 KO"s}.

That being said, Pete has gone 5-3-1 with {3 KO's} in his past '9-Bouts'. Pete who is a local
fighter from San Diego can 'punch', but he has little defense and a 'shaky' chin.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Friday ~ March 10, 1978

Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

Attendance ........ 1760
Gate Receipts .... $12,812

* Mike Quarry - 60-9-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 177 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 0 months}
vs.
* Pete McIntyre - 11-4-1 {8 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 174 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 2 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry had fought only 2-weeks earlier in San Diego {February 24th against Ronnie Wilson}.

Mike was in Anaheim, getting ready for his bout with Michel Spinks in 3-Weeks {March 31st}.
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~ The Skinny II ~

On Tuesday, March 7th > Jack Quarry gets a call from San Diego, asking if his son Mike would
be able to fill in for the 'Main Event' > Friday Night fight at the Coliseum.

Originally, Alvaro Lopez of Los Angeles was to come in to face 'local' Pete McIntyre. But Lopez
pulled out when he got a better fight purse offer for a bout in Las Vegas.

Jack Quarry is offered a Fight Purse of { $3000 } to get Mike down to San Diego. Jack accepts
the bout on short notice.
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~ The Skinny III ~

Pete McIntyre is being billed with a record of 11-4-1 with {8 KO's}. Though this is 'spotty', as
it appears that his record is > 6-8-1 with {4 KO"s}.

That being said, Pete has gone 5-3-1 with {3 KO's} in his past '9-Bouts'. Pete who is a local
fighter from San Diego can 'punch', but he has little defense and a 'shaky' chin.

---

~ Mike Quarry 'Upset' ~ Bombed Out By Unknown In San Diego ~

Mike Quarry's career appears to be over, as he was 'bombed out' by little-known San Diego
fighter Pete McIntyre.

Quarry, who took the bout on only 3-days notice, was expecting an easy trip here at the
Coliseum against McIntyre, but he was in for a 'San Diego Surprise'.

Quarry got off to a good start during the first 2-Rounds, as he displayed fast-hands and sharp
punches by landing with his quick left-hand, and short rights to the head.

But in Round 3, Quarry abandoned his boxing skills and decided to 'trade' with the hard-hitting
McIntyre. It was a 'big mistake' as McIntyre slammed Quarry with wide left-hooks and long
right-hands to the head. By the end of the Round, Quarry was both 'groggy' and wobbling on
shaky pins, to go along with a swollen left-eye.

In Round 4, a confident Pete McIntyre came out by firing in 'thudding' left jabs into Quarry's
swollen left-eye. McIntyre was aggressive, and hammered Quarry when he got in close. Quarry
had no fire-power in his punches to hold off the 'hard-swinging' McIntyre, and was beaten
around the Ring during Round 4.

In Round 5, McIntyre continued to slam away on a 'near defenseless' Quarry. At the {1:20 Mark},
McIntyre caught Quarry with a hard left-hook to the chin, 'dropping' Quarry to the canvas for a
'4-Count'.

Quarry got up 'groggy', but wanted to continue. As the action resumed, McIntyre 'unloaded' with
a barrage of punches, and drove Quarry into a Corner. There, McIntyre ripped away and 'dropped'
Quarry again with several punches to the head.

The Referee - Frank Rustich counted out Mike Quarry at {1:54} of Round 5.

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ........ $3000 + {7.5% of the Gate Receipts $960} = $3960
* Pete McIntyre ..... $1250

After Bout Comments

Jack Quarry >
"We were set up with a 'ringer'. That guy {Pete McIntyre} is no mediocre fighter. He's a big
bomber. I was told that he was decent, but not like this. We were set up."

Mike Quarry >
"I was doing fine, until I got caught on my left-eye in Round 3. The eye 'swelled up' and I
couldn't see his punches coming in, especially the right-hands."

Tuesday ~ June 13, 1978

Ice World ~ Totowa, New Jersey

* Mike Quarry - 60-10-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 177 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 3 months}
vs.
* Kevin Smith - 11-2-0 {9 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 176 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 2 months}
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Billed as;

The Pro versus The Kid

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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry >
Despite getting 'flattened' {L KO 5} by Pete McIntyre on March 10, 1978. Mike was still supposed to go
ahead and fight Michael Spinks.

The 'original' date of March 31st, was pushed back 7-Days to Friday Night - April 7th to give Mike Quarry
an extra week to recover from the Knockout Loss. The bout was still set for Las Vegas.

But, Michael Spinks 'pulled out', due to a hand injury. That left Mike Quarry 'available'.

Enter > Lou Duva

Lou Duva was the 'Manager/Trainer' of the 'highly-touted' Kevin Smith of Jersey City, New Jersey. The
20 year-old 'Ballsy Irish Kid' was super popular in North Jersey, and was one hell of a puncher.

Lou Duva felt that his fighter needed a 'name win' on his record to get Kevin Smith into the Top 15 of
Ring Magazine's World Rankings.

Lou contacted Jack and Mike Quarry in mid-May 1977, and offered them a Fight Purse of { $5000 },
a Percentage of the Gate, plus '3' Round-Trip Airline Tickets and {Hotel Expenses} to come to
Totowa, New Jersey to battle Kevin Smith on the June 13th bout.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Tuesday ~ June 13, 1978

Ice World ~ Totowa, New Jersey

* Mike Quarry - 60-10-5 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 177 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 3 months}
vs.
* Kevin Smith - 11-2-0 {9 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 176 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 2 months}
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Billed as;

The Pro versus The Kid

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...ToeH_TWr5TBrYQ
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry >
Despite getting 'flattened' {L KO 5} by Pete McIntyre on March 10, 1978. Mike was still supposed to go
ahead and fight Michael Spinks.

The 'original' date of March 31st, was pushed back 7-Days to Friday Night - April 7th to give Mike Quarry
an extra week to recover from the Knockout Loss. The bout was still set for Las Vegas.

But, Michael Spinks 'pulled out', due to a hand injury. That left Mike Quarry 'available'.

Enter > Lou Duva

Lou Duva was the 'Manager/Trainer' of the 'highly-touted' Kevin Smith of Jersey City, New Jersey. The
20 year-old 'Ballsy Irish Kid' was super popular in North Jersey, and was one hell of a puncher.

Lou Duva felt that his fighter needed a 'name win' on his record to get Kevin Smith into the Top 15 of
Ring Magazine's World Rankings.

Lou contacted Jack and Mike Quarry in mid-May 1977, and offered them a Fight Purse of { $5000 },
a Percentage of the Gate, plus '3' Round-Trip Airline Tickets and {Hotel Expenses} to come to
Totowa, New Jersey to battle Kevin Smith on the June 13th bout.

---

Ice World ~ Totowa, New Jersey

Attendance ........... 3384
Gate Receipts ...... $22,300

~ Pro Quarry and Kid Smith Battle To Draw ~

Mike Quarry and local start Kevin Smith battled to a 10-Round Draw in an action bout here
in front of a 'Standing Room Only' packed house.

The visiting 27 year-old Mike Quarry came into the Ring with '60-Wins' in '75-Bouts' over a 9-Year
career, against a young 20 year-old Kevin Smith who only had '13-Bouts' in a short 2-Year career.

Over the early going, the strong and 'hard-swinging' Smith attacked with a rampage, and pounded
the veteran as he kept Quarry 'pinned' on the Ropes during much of the first 3-Rounds.

Smith continued to swing-for-the-fences' in Round 4, but at the end of the session, the younger
'Kid' appeared arm-weary from the high-volume of punches he threw.

Starting in Round 5, Quarry used his clever moves by sticking-and-sliding, as he tagged Smith
with left-hooks and left-uppercuts.

Quarry continued with good boxing during Rounds 6 and 7, as Smith labored with slow-punches
to the body.

In Round 8, Smith was able to put some pressure on Quarry, as he backed the visiting veteran
into the Ropes, where he mauled him with body punches. Quarry was forced to cover up, but
he did get in some good 'counters' over the last 30-Seconds.

The last 2-Rounds were fought with both fighters at Center-Ring trading, then Smith would bull
Quarry into the Ropes and wail away with slow-wide hooks to the body. As Quarry would patiently
wait for an opening, and counter with quick bursts in Smith's face.

Scorecards
* Referee - Larry Hazard ....... 47-46 > {4-3-3 in Rounds} > Kevin Smith
* Judge - Harold Lederman ... 46-44 > {6-4-0 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* Judge - Phil Newman ......... 45-45 > {5-5-0 in Rounds} > 'Even'

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry .......... $5000 + {5% of the Gate Receipts $1115} = $6115
* Kevin Smith ........... $3500

Mike Quarry >
"For them to call it a 'Draw' in his Hometown, that means I won. I let him punch himself
out over the first 4-Rounds, and then it was all mine."

"He's a 'ballsy kid' who is very strong. But you need more than strength and power to defeat
World-Rated fighters. You need skill and smarts too."

Kevin Smith >
"I can't believe I got screwed in my Hometown. I won this fight. I won it easy."

Lou Duva >
"I guess the only way to settle this is for a rematch. We can do this again in 8-Weeks,
if Mike Quarry is up to it."

Al Certo >
"It was good fight. It could have gone either way. I'd like to see a rematch between these two,
sure."

July 2, 1978

~ Mike Quarry Still Fighting On, Hopes For Bout With Michael Spinks ~

27 year-old Mike Quarry has been fighting as Professional for 9-Years, but
the Ring Battles have taken their toll on the clever-boxer.

But still, Mike hopes for that one break that will get him a 2nd-chance at a
World Championship bout.

Mike Quarry >
"I'm still trudging. I was supposed to fight Michael Spinks on {April 7th}, but
he injured his hand and the bout was 'cancelled'. I'm still hoping that we can
do it, as I feel that I can give him a good go in the Ring."

"I have another bout scheduled for July 12th up in Oakland. I'm taking on that
rough-house guy {Tommy Evans}. Nobody else will fight him, so they called me
up. I turn down no one, as long as the money {Fight Purse} is fair. They all
want to have me on their record as a win. But I don't fall easily."

Wednesday ~ July 12, 1978

Auditorium ~ Oakland, California

Attendance........... 2212
Gate Receipts .... $17,650

* Mike Quarry - 60-10-6 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 177 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 4 months}
vs.
* Tommy Evans - 11-2-1 {11 KO's} ~ 5' 10 1/2" ~ 178 lbs. ~ {Age 25 years, 6 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry travels 'north', to take on local bomber Tommy Evans. Mike needs a
win here, to keep his chanced alive for a Television Bout with Michael Spinks.

Tommy Evans is a rough-house 'Pier-6' brawler. Evans is physically strong, but is
an 'unpolished' fighter who comes in wide-open while swing from the 'rafters'.
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~ Evans Stops Quarry In Brawl ~

Local 'brawler' Tommy Evans stopped former Contender Mike Quarry by TKO in the
8th, after Quarry was battered and badly cut over both eyes.

The bout got off to a 'rousing' start, as both fighters immediately went to 'toe-to-toe'
trading at Center-Ring.

While Quarry was the better-skilled boxer, Evans had the heavier-hands and rocked the
veteran backwards. The action was heated during the first 4-Rounds, as both fighters
unloaded with their full arsenal.

By the end of Round 5, Quarry was sporting bruised eyes and blood was coming from
his mouth. Evans had a swollen left-eye.

But Evans strength started to take over in Round 6, as he battered Quarry into the
Ropes, where he delivered his 'wide-haymakers' on Quarry's head as the veteran
started to fade.

In Round 7, Evans tore into Quarry, and slammed in several right-hand bombs into
Quarry's face, cutting him over his left-eye. Referee - Rudy Ortega looked in several
times to checkout Mike Quarry's condition.

Coming out for Round 8, Quarry looked spent and had nothing left. Evans moved in
and jabbed at Quarry's ace with thudding lefts for the first 40-Seconds, sending
Quarry back to the Ropes.

Evans then moved in, and unleashed a '12-Punch' barrage on Quarry who turned
side-ways.

Referee - Rudy Ortega then, moved in and called the bout over at the {1:01 Mark}
of Round 8.

Scorecards at the end of Round 7
* 4-2 .. Tommy Evans
* 4-2 .. Tommy Evans
* 3-2 .. Tommy Evans

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ....... $4125 = {25% of the Gate Receipts, with a Purse Guarantee of $3500}
* Tommy Evans..... $3500

Mike Quarry >
"I have no excuses tonight. He was stronger than me. He {Tommy Evans} is
a rough-guy. He's like an old-time 'brawler' from the docks on the pier. All
arms, shoulders and forearms."

Tommy Evans
"I hadn't fought in 8-Months, so I was a bit worried if the bout went past
5-Rounds. But Mike didn't have anything behind his punches, so I just walked
through him. He's still a good boxer, but I think his time has passed. He should
get out of Boxing now, as he is starting to get beat up."

Following the {L TKO 8} loss to Tommy Evans on July 13, 1978.

Mike 'retired again' with a final record of 60-11-6, with '4' stoppage losses,
and a badly scarred up left eye-brow.

Mike returned to Bakersfield, California and opened up a Restaurant Café.

Mike was quietly retired for 15-Months, when in November 1979 - he got
the 'itch' again.

November 2, 1979

Mike Quarry >
"Staying away from the Ring for over 1-Year was the best thing for me. I
needed the rest. My body now feels fine, and my skin has healed to 95%."

"I think that I could get back into the mix, after a few tune-up bouts. I have
been offered a bout in Lake Tahoe for the end of the month {November 23rd}.
I think that I will give it a go. I can get ready in 3-Weeks, and be fine for a
10-Rounder."

Friday ~ November 23, 1979

Hyatt House ~ Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Attendance ......... 1675
Gate Receipts .... $12,250

* Mike Quarry - 60-11-6 {15 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 181 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 8 months}
vs.
* Pascual Ramirez - 8-4-1 {5 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 180 lbs. ~ {Age; 21 years, 3 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry returns to the Ring after a 16-month absence. Mike has been training
for 3 1/2 weeks, and has looked surprisingly sharp.

Pascual Ramirez is a young 21 year-old boxer from Los Angeles, with minimal
{2-Years} experience.
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~ Mike Quarry Returns With a Knockout Win ~

Former Light-Heavyweight contender - 28 1/2 year-old Mike Quarry returned tonight
and scored an 'impressive' {KO 8} win over young Pascual Ramirez.

Quarry displaying fast-hands and quick-combinations early in the bout, was too much
for his inexperienced opponent.

Ramirez was 'only' able to reach Quarry in Rounds 3 and 4 with some right-hands, but
that was his only effective offense.

Quarry moved inside during Rounds 5 and 6, and worked the body of Ramirez with
repeated left-hooks and short right-uppercuts, while wearing him down.

In Round 7, Quarry caught Ramirez with a left-hook and chopping right-hand to the jaw
late in the session, and dropped the youngster for a '3-Count'.

In Round 8, Quarry battered the weakened Ramirez with body-punches, dropping him
for 'twice' for short-counts during the session. Later in the Round, Quarry 'slammed' in a
wide left-hook to the head, and Ramirez went down for the 3rd-time, causing an
automatic stoppage at the {2:22 Mark}.

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ........ $3000 {Plus Expenses}
* Pascual Ramirez .. $1500 {Plus Expenses}

After Bout Comments

Mike Quarry >
"It's just one-win. It's nothing to get all excited about. I fought well, and did pretty good
for someone out of the Ring for almost a year-and-a-half."

"I'd gladly come back here again, if I get an offer. But it would have to be after the
Holidays, as I'm running my Restaurant back in Bakersfield.

Saturday ~ August 30, 1980

Hyatt Tahoe ~ Incline Village, Nevada

Attendance ......... 1175
Gate Receipts .... $10,600

* Mike Quarry - 61-11-6 {16 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 180 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 5 months}
vs.
* Alvin Dominey - 13-7-0 {10 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 181 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 5 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Mike Quarry is returning again, after a 'idle period' of 9-Months. This will only be
Mikes '2nd-Bout' in 2-Years.

Mike has stated that he may now compete in the 'newly created' Cruiserweight
Division.

Alvin Dominey from Orlando, Florida is the Texas State Cruiserweight Champion.
Dominey has fairly good skills as a 'modified' Club-Fighter, and he carries a
good right-hand.
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~ Mike Quarry Wins Decision in Nevada ~

Comebacking 'again', Mike Quarry won a 10-Round Unanimous Decision over
Texas State Cruiserweight Champion - Alvin Dominey.

The 29 year-old Quarry using his old boxing skills of quick left-hands and fast counters
beat Alvin Dominey to the punch throughout the somewhat 'spirited' 10-Round bout.

Quarry was in command in nearly every Round, and had the bout in his 'pocket by
the end of Round 7, as Dominey could not trap Quarry to unload his hard right-hand.

Dominey made a 'trying' effort over the last 3-Rounds, as Quarry danced-and-played
his way around the perimeter of the Ring, while entertaining the dinner-theatre
crowd of { 1175 }.

Scorecards
* 47-44 = {6-3-1 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 48-45 = {5-3-2 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry
* 48-46 = {4-2-4 in Rounds} > Mike Quarry

Fight Purses
* Mike Quarry ........ $2500 + {Hotel and Travel Expenses}
* Alvin Dominey ..... $1800 + {Hotel and Travel Expenses}

Mike Quarry >
"I like it here in Tahoe. The people are great, and the area is very relaxing. I thought
it was a good bout for the spectators. We both put on a good performance, and that
is what the crowd wants to see. A good effort."

January 16, 1981

~ Mike Quarry To Fight In Australia ~

29 1/2 year-old Mike Quarry has agreed to a 10-Round bout in Sydney, Australia
against British Light-Heavyweight Champion - Bunny Johnson. The bout will take
place at the Horden Pavillion, a 5800 seating capacity arena.

Quarry, with a record of 62-11-6 with {16 KOs} hopes that an impressive win
in Australia, will lead to future bouts there.

Mike Quarry >
"There is a young teenage Fight Promoter {Peter Foster} who has put together
a fine Fight Card in Sydney. I'm leaving tomorrow, and the bout is scheduled
for next Sunday {February 1st}."

"The winner of this bout, will move on to face Australian - Tony Mundine next
in a big money fight. I will come out on top and win. I hear that Johnson is
in good shape, but he's too old now. I'll stop him in 8."
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Mike Quarry has already received $3000 in 'up-front' Training Expenses and
Air-Travel. Quarry will receive a Fight Purse of { $7000 } for his bout.

Quarry last fought 4-Months ago, and hopes a win will 'surge him' forward.

Bunny Johnson, the 33 year-old Jamaican who is based in the United Kingdom
has a record of 53-15-1 with {31 KO's}. Johnson will receive a Fight Purse of
{ $10,000 }.

Johnson, who has been the British Light-Heavyweight Champion since March 8, 1977
has successfully defended his title '3-Times' during that span.

Bunny Johnson {Age; 33 years, 10 months} is also trying to salvage his career, as
the Jamaican has gone {3-5-0} in his last '8-Bouts' since November 1977.

Bunny Johnson >
"The American better be in good shape, because I'm in the best shape I have been
in since 1977. He'll {Mike Quarry} never get out of Round 4."

Friday ~ February 6, 1981

Sydney, Australia

~ Mike Quarry Talks About Career, and Upcoming Bout ~

The once handsome fighter with the boyish-looks, now has the 'scarred'
face of an older fighter. Only 1-month shy of Age 30, Quarry looks completely
worn down. His once tight-body, is now a 'soft' torso.

Mike Quarry>

I have been here for nearly 2-Weeks getting ready. I was supposed to fight
Bunny Johnson last Sunday {February 1st}, but the Promoter {Peter Foster}
pushed it back another week to do more promoting.

That was good, because it gave me an extra week to prepare. I've lost 6 1/2
Pounds since I've been here, and I feel just about right.

They are expecting 4000 plus on Sunday at the Horden Pavillion, but they are
hoping for a turn-out of close to 5000.

I've been staying here at the Hilton Hotel, where they treat me great. This is
a 4-Star Hotel, with all the 'specialties'. This young 18 year-old Promoter is
doing the right thing for the boxers. All 'First Class' accommodations.

This kid is going to be big in the future. He's really bright, and has some good
advisors with him.

As for my career. This 'is it'. I win here, and then it's Tony Mundine next. I'm
ready for {Bunny} Johnson. I'll box a little, then 'Rope-a-Dope' some, and then
take him out in the 8th Round. He's an old veteran, but he's still got a little
something left, so I'll have to wear him down some before opening up.

I just have to be careful early, for the first 4 or 5 Rounds. I'm not as fast as I once
was, but I'm still clever in the Ring when I want to be. When it's all on the line,
that is when I'm at my best.

Regarding my career >

I was on a roll in 1976. I was supposed to fight John Conteh for the WBC Championship,
and then he pulled out {claiming a bad cold}. It was total 'Bullshit'.

Then I accepted a 'foolish' bout. It was on December 11, 1976. It was back in
New York City. I lost a tough10-Round 'Majority' Decision to Mike Rossman. It was a
'mistake' to fight him in New York City, because he was a Madison Square Garden fighter.

He was 'Jewish', and I got jobbed by '2' Jewish Judges. I watch the film of that bout
all the time, and I won that fight. It was 'close', but I won it.

Sunday ~ February 8, 1981

Horden Pavillion ~ Sydney Australia

Promoter ........... Peter Foster {Age; 18}
Attendance ........ 1250 {Capacity; 5800}
Gate Receipts ..... $10,000

* Mike Quarry - 62-11-6 {16 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 183 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 11 months}
vs.
* Bunny Johnson - 53-15-1 {31 KO} ~ 5' 11" ~ 181 lbs. ~ {Age; 33 years, 10 months}
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~ A Hard Day For Quarry, Battered By Bunny ~

American -Mike Quarry was 'thumped' by British Light Heavyweight Champion
Bunny Johnson, and was eventually stopped by a TKO in the 7th Round.

Quarry came out boxing in the 1st-Round, but by the {2:00 Mark} he was taking
punishment, as the 'muscular' Jamaican 'tore' into him with wicked hooks to the
head and body, rocking him into Ropes. Quarry was in 'survival-mode' for the last
30-Seconds of the Opening Round.

To avoid getting tagged, Quarry went to fast-moving and circling in Rounds 2 and 3,
as Johnson {181 lbs.} pursued with hooks to the body.

In Round 4, the American was able to get off with some 'quick-leads', and did hold
off the Jamaican with a series-of-flurries. Johnson was wild with some of his counters,
and in one exchange he missed Quarry with a right-hook and spun around 270*,
ending up with his back towards Quarry.

With Johnson in a near defenseless position, Quarry moved in fast, and delivered
'2' left-hooks into the left-side of Johnson's head, and right-hand into the back.

Referee - Alf Weymark called a break, 'warned' Quarry for the infraction.

When action resumed, Quarry continued with his best Round of the bout.

In Round 5, Quarry went back to boxing-and moving for the first-half of the session
as Johnson waited to counter. But the 'soft' American {183 lbs.} started to slow down
over the second-half of the session, and went to the ropes and played 'Rope-A-Dope'
as Johnson moved in and worked the body.

In Round 6, Johnson moved in close on Quarry who laid on the Ropes, and the Jamaican
dished out 'heavy-punishment', by slamming in heavy-hooks to the head and body, as
Quarry was trying his best 'Muhammad Ali' Rope-A-Dope imitation.

Quarry 'foolishly' dropped-his-hands and invited Johnson to hit him in the chin
as the Jamaican was slamming away with a 'two-fisted' attack. Johnson then came
up with 'darting' left-hand to the head that staggered Quarry at the {2:43 Mark}.

Johnson then opened up with a ''two-fisted' barrage to the head, and dropped
Quarry at the {2:57 Mark} of the Round. Quarry got up at the '8-Count' after
the Bell had sounded.

In Round 7, Johnson pursed a 'spent' Quarry as there was 'no relief' for the American,
who was forced back into the Ropes and to take heavy-punishment.

Johnson raked over a 'near defenseless' Quarry with several barrages to the head,
forcing Referee - Alf Weymark to call the bout over at the {1:10 Mark} of Round 7.

After Bout Comments

Mike Quarry >
"There goes my career. I said that I had to win, or it was over."

"I was doing fine until the 6th Round, and then he 'head-butted' me. I have never
been butted so hard. It was like getting hit with a baseball bat."

Bunny Johnson >
"I came into the bout in great shape. He was 'not', as he started to fade by the 5th Round.
He was not going to beat me in the shape that he was in."