
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."
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