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Jerry Quarry (May 15, 1945 – January 3, 1999), nicknamed "Irish" or "The Bellflower Bomber", was an American professional boxer. During the peak of his career from 1968 to 1971, Quarry was rated by The Ring magazine as the most popular fighter in the sport.
Jan 5, 1999 · Jerry Quarry, heavyweight contender of late 1960's and early 1970's who faced sport's greatest names of his era and then spent his final years debilitated by boxing-induced brain damage, dies...
Oct 27, 2022 · Jerry Quarry, who was motivated, perhaps forced to get into the ring by a domineering father’s pride and fighting passion, faced the best during a long career.
Box-pro 66 bouts. Zanon won every round on the officials scorecards until the eighth. Quarry knocked down in the first. Alexander down twice in the 2nd. Woody down three times in the 2nd round, and the 3 knockdown rule was in effect to stop the fight.
Dec 14, 2021 · Many boxing fans, including myself, believe Quarry had the tools to become a champion. Unfortunately, he fought during an era when the heavyweight division was stacked with talent, including Ali, Frazier, Norton, Ellis, and Foreman. Quarry came close multiple times, but he never achieved his dream.
Feb 12, 2021 · A look back at the career of "Irish" Jerry Quarry, one of the top heavyweight contenders of the 1970s. If you wish to donate/support the channel please click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate...
May 11, 2024 · Jerry Quarry was an American boxer who became a championship heavyweight contender but never a champion. He posted a professional record of 53–9–4 with 33 knockouts and was known as a heavy hitter with a devastating left hook, but some of his biggest fights were lost owing to cuts on his eyebrows.
