What happened to mike Quarry?
Quarry lost on a fourth-round knockout. Mike Quarry died at age 55 in La Habra, California. His death was attributed to pugilistic dementia, which had also caused his brother Jerry’s death. Mike Quarry’s grave is in Shafter, California in Shafter Cemetery.
Who was Jerry Quarry’s brother?
Mike Quarry
Bobby QuarryJames Quarry
Jerry Quarry/Brothers
LOS ANGELES — Mike Quarry, the younger brother of hard-punching heavyweight Jerry Quarry who lost to Bob Foster in his own bid for the light heavyweight title, has died. He was 55.
Did Jerry Quarry have any children?
“I was 12 years old, watching Quarry fight. Who would have ever thought I would end up being married to him?” It was an often turbulent relationship, one affected by booze and cocaine. Quarry says they were separated five or six times during the marriage, which produced a son, Jonathan.
Is Jerry Quarry dead?
Deceased (1945–1999)
Jerry Quarry/Living or Deceased
What was Jerry Quarry’s record?
53–9–4
Quarry’s overall professional record was 53–9–4 with 32 KOs. He had been lauded by countless younger boxing stars as an inspiring star in the sport. Joe Frazier, in his autobiography, said of Quarry: “A very tough man.
How old is Jerry Quarry the boxer?
53 years (1945–1999)
Jerry Quarry/Age at death
He was 53. Quarry, who lived with relatives in Paso Robles, Calif., suffered complications of pneumonia that had been brought on by dementia, his family said.
Who knocked out Jerry Quarry?
Muhammad Ali
LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 27—Muhammad Ali returned with his glamour and his gloves tonight and scored a technical knockout over Jerry Quarry 19 seconds into the seventh round of their scheduled 12‐round heavyweight fight.
What did Ali say to Quarry?
“I’m ready for Joe Frazier,” the 30‐year‐old former champion shouted in the ring, unmarked from the fight. “Joe Frazier, I’ll hit easier than Quarry. I’m ready for Frazier, I’m ready for Frazier.” That business finished, Ali then goaded Foreman into coming to ringside for a promo tional pitch.
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