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Mike Quarry

Michael Wayne Quarry (March 4, 1951 – June 11, 2006)[1] was an American light heavyweight boxer. He had a record of 63–13–6 including 17 knockouts during his career.[2][3][4] He defeated such fighters as Jimmy Dupree.

Mike Quarry
Born(1951-03-04)March 4, 1951
DiedJune 11, 2006(2006-06-11) (aged 55)
La Habra, California, US
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights82
Wins63
Wins by KO17
Losses13
Draws6

Mike Quarry was born in Bakersfield, California. He began boxing at the age of 8 and obtained his license to fight as an amateur at 17. He tried to emulate his older brother Jerry Quarry, a renowned heavyweight fighter . "At one time Michael said, 'They might as well put on my epitaph: Here lies Jerry Quarry's little brother.'" After a win over title challenger Jimmy Dupree, he had his one chance at a title shot in 1972, when he went up against Bob Foster for the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association light heavyweight crowns. Quarry lost on a fourth-round knockout.[5][6][7]

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.[8][1] Mike Quarry's grave is in Shafter, California in Shafter Cemetery.

Professional boxing record edit

62 Wins (16 knockouts, 46 decisions), 13 Losses (5 knockouts, 8 decisions), 6 Draws [9]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 64–13–5   Blufort Spencer PTS 8 27/08/1982   Crystal City, Virginia, U.S.
Loss 64–12–5   Bunny Johnson TKO 7 08/02/1981   Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
Win 64–11–5   Alvin Dominey PTS 10 30/08/1980   Hyatt, Incline Village, Nevada, U.S.
Win 63–11–5   Pascual Ramirez KO 8 23/11/1979   Hyatt, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 62–11–5   Tommy Evans TKO 8 12/07/1978   Oakland, California, U.S.
Draw 62–10–5   Kevin Smith PTS 10 13/06/1978   Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 62–10–4   Pete McIntyre KO 5 10/03/1978   San Diego Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 62–9–4   Ron Wilson SD 10 24/02/1978   San Diego Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
Draw 61–9–4   Ned Hallacy PTS 10 24/01/1978   Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Loss 61–9–3   Mike Rossman RTD 6 11/05/1977   Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
Win 61–8–3   Fred Wallace PTS 10 23/03/1977   Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Loss 60–8–3   Mike Rossman MD 10 11/12/1976   The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 60–7–3   Tom Bethea UD 10 30/10/1976   The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 59–7–3   Eddie Owens UD 10 05/10/1976   Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win 58–7–3   Tony Greene PTS 10 24/08/1976   Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win 57–7–3   Billy Freeman KO 8 03/08/1976   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 56–7–3   Sylvester Wilder TKO 5 22/06/1976   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 55–7–3   Chuck Warfield PTS 10 08/06/1976   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 54–7–3   Nat Gates SD 10 11/05/1976   Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Win 53–7–3   Mike Rossman UD 10 30/09/1975   Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Win 52–7–3   Tony Santiago SD 10 09/09/1975   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Loss 51–7–3   Pedro Soto MD 10 25/07/1975   Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 51–6–3   Vernon McIntosh TKO 6 08/07/1975   Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win 50–6–3   Vernon McIntosh UD 10 03/06/1975   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Loss 49–6–3   Yaqui Lopez UD 10 14/05/1975   Stockton, California, U.S.
Win 49–5–3   Melvin Mott UD 12 21/04/1975   Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Texas Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 48–5–3   Bobby Rascon PTS 10 17/02/1975   Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Win 47–5–3   José Roman UD 10 03/01/1975   Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win 46–5–3   Pedro Soto UD 8 09/12/1974   Felt Forum, New York City, U.S.
Win 45–5–3   Bobby Rascon UD 10 26/11/1974   Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Win 44–5–3   Karl Zurheide UD 10 21/05/1974   Jones Hall, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 43–5–3   Gary Summerhays SD 12 10/04/1974   Orlando Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Loss 42–5–3   Pierre Fourie PTS 10 02/03/1974   Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win 42–4–3   Bobby Rascon UD 10 15/02/1974   Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Win 41–4–3   Brian Kelly Burden UD 10 05/02/1974   Oklahoma City, U.S.
Win 40–4–3   Karl Zurheide UD 10 18/12/1973   Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Loss 39–4–3   Chris Finnegan PTS 10 13/11/1973   Empire Pool, London, England
Loss 39–3–3   Andy Kendall MD 10 03/10/1973   Orlando Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Draw 39–2–3   Billy Wagner PTS 12 21/07/1973   Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. American Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss 39–2–2   Tom Bogs UD 10 10/05/1973   K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Draw 39–1–2   Hal Carroll PTS 10 23/04/1973   Felt Forum, New York City, U.S.
Win 39–1–1   Walter White UD 10 04/04/1973   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 38–1–1   Ray White UD 12 29/01/1973   Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. California Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 37–1–1   Paul Kasper TKO 5 11/01/1973   Orlando, Florida, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the fifth round.
Draw 36–1–1   Frank "Bob" Evans PTS 10 12/12/1972   Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Loss 36–1   Bob Foster KO 4 27/06/1972   Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. WBA/WBC Light Heavyweight Titles.
Win 36–0   Chuck Hamilton TKO 8 03/04/1972   Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:15 of the eighth round..
Win 35–0   Tommy Hicks UD 10 10/03/1972   Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
Win 34–0   Jimmy Dupree TD 5 29/10/1971   Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. NABF Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 33–0   Chuck Hamilton UD 10 14/08/1971   Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
Win 32–0   Amado Vasquez TKO 9 31/05/1971   Baseball park, National City, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:23 of the ninth round.
Win 31–0   Ron Wilson UD 10 15/05/1971   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 30–0   Hill Chambers SD 10 28/04/1971   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 29–0   Larry Cruz KO 1 13/04/1971   Sahara Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
Win 28–0   Ron Wilson MD 10 27/02/1971   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 27–0   Andy Kendall MD 10 23/01/1971   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 26–0   Amado Vasquez UD 10 19/12/1970   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 24–0   Enrique Villareal TKO 9 14/11/1970   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the ninth round.
Win 23–0   Ray Ayala MD 10 17/06/1970   Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
Win 22–0   Eddie Avoth UD 10 06/06/1970   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 21–0   Jesse Jerome Hill PTS 10 25/04/1970   Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Win 20–0   Filifili Alaiasa PTS 8 24/03/1970   Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Win 19–0   George Holden UD 8 03/03/1970   Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win 18–0   Bob Matthews PTS 6 19/02/1970   Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 17–0   George Thomas UD 8 26/01/1970   Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 16–0   Ruben Figueroa SD 8 31/10/1969   Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
Win 15–0   Teddy Murray UD 8 21/10/1969   Orlando Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 14–0   George Holden TKO 7 14/10/1969   Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 13–0   Vidal Flores PTS 8 09/10/1969   La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win 12–0   Dean Whitlock TKO 6 06/10/1969   Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Win 11–0   Jeff Wall KO 3 18/09/1969   Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Win 10–0   Ken Watkins UD 6 09/09/1969   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 9–0   George Thomas PTS 8 03/09/1969   Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Win 8–0   Ken Watkins PTS 6 15/08/1969   Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Win 7–0 Larry Gregg KO 2 11/08/1969   Aldrich Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Win 6–0   Ruben Figueroa MD 6 23/06/1969   Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
Win 5–0   Ernie Gipson TKO 5 27/05/1969   Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
Win 4–0   LaVerne Williams KO 3 19/05/1969   San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 3–0   Bob Matthews PTS 6 13/05/1969   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Win 2–0   Butch McCarthy KO 1 29/04/1969   Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S. McCarthy knocked out at 1:53 of the first round.
Win 1–0   James Dick UD 5 18/04/1969   Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Springer, Steve (June 13, 2006). "Mike Quarry, 55; Boxer Fought in His Brother's Shadow". The Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ "Mike Quarry, 55, Light-Heavyweight Boxer, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  3. ^ "Former light heavyweight boxer Mike Quarry dies". Espn.go.com. 2006-06-12. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  4. ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. 1972-07-13. p. 54. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  5. ^ "The Rugged Man talks to Bob Foster – Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  6. ^ Arne K. Lang (12 November 2012). Prizefighting: An American History. p. 161. ISBN 9780786492442. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  7. ^ Steve Springer; Blake Chavez (April 2011). Hard Luck: The Triumph and Tragedy of "Irish" Jerry Quarry. p. 130. ISBN 9780762768639. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  8. ^ "Boxer Mike Quarry dies at 55 – philly-archives". Articles.philly.com. 2006-06-13. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  9. ^ "Mike Quarry". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 2016-02-22.

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