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

[Bill Paxtom]

July 2, 1976

~ Jerry Quarry Taking Over Kid Brother's Boxing Career {Part I} ~

Jerry Quarry's boxing career in 'The Ring' ended on March 24, 1976 - when he was TKO'd in 5
by Ken Norton.

But that hasn't ended Jerry's career in Boxing. Jerry recently signed a contract with CBS-TV
to provide 'color commentary' for televised boxing events. And he also became younger brother
Mike's 'new' Trainer.

Jerry Quarry >
"I really wanted Mike to quit at the end of 1975. He accomplished his goal of re-establishing his
name, following a 'great' win over Mike Rossman."

"I told Mike, you should quit boxing 'now' and go out on top. His left-eye {eye-brow} was a mess from
excessive scar-tissue, and I didn't want to see any more marks on my Brother's face. He still looks
like a teenager."

"He did take time off {7-Months}, but he wanted to get back into Boxing, against my personal
wishes. I told him that I would be by his side, right after my bout with Ken Norton on March 24th."

"Since April, I have been working with Mike, getting him in 'Top Shape'. But, I told him his career will
only last '10-Bouts' with me in control, and then 'that's it'. I'm giving him '10-Bouts', and then
I'm retiring him, whether he likes it or not."

"We hope by the end of 1976, Mike will be in the Top 10, and in position to challenge one of the
Light-Heavyweight Champions > {WBA - Victor Galindez} or {WBC - John Conteh}."