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

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ May 8, 1976

Albuquerque, New Mexico

~ Mike Quarry Returns To Ring After Long Lay-Off ~

Mike Quarry {Age; 25 years, 2 months} will return the Boxing Ring after a 7-Month lay-off.

Mike who took time of to have surgery to repair excessive scar-tissue over his left-eye. Mike
also ventured into 'Full-Contact Karate' in California for 3-Months as well.

Mike is set to return on Tuesday ~ May 11th at the Civic Auditorium in Albuquerque against
Nathaniel 'Nat' Gates.

Fight Promoters > Paul Chavez and Bruce Trampler had signed Quarry up 2-Weeks ago, but
with an 'un-named opponent'. There was a 'scramble' to get a decent club-fighter or quality
journeyman to put in against the 'returning' World Class Light-Heavyweight, and one who
would be approved by the Boxing Commission.



Mike Quarry >
"I knew that I would be back here in Albuequerque. I 'love' this town. It is the best place to
prepare both mentally and physically for a bout. The high-altitude is good for training and
it makes you tough."

"I've been here for 7-Days {since May 2nd}. I enjoy the people here, and the food {Enchilada's}
and {Sopapillas} are the best in America."

"They have brought in 'Nat' Gates from Sarasota, Florida as my opponent. I used to spar with
him when I was living in Orlando. I know Gates is 'a crafty dude'. He will be a tough opponent
for sure."