Best fights of Jerry Quarry
Over 27 years as a professional, Jerry Quarry compiled a 53-9-4 (32) record, including four title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Jerry Quarry KOs Earnie Shavers
On December 14, 1973 Jerry Quarry faced Earnie Shavers in a heavyweight bout. Quarry was 28 years old with a record of 47-6-4, and Shavers was 29 with a record of 45-2. Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak and Shavers was on a 33-fight winning streak. Quarry stopped Earnie Shavers via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Jerry Quarry draws with Floyd Patterson
On June 9, 1967 Jerry Quarry faced Floyd Patterson. Quarry was 22 years old with a record of 23-1-3, and Patterson was 32 with a record of 46-5. Quarry was on a 6-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
3. Jerry Quarry defeats Buster Mathis
On March 24, 1969 Jerry Quarry faced Buster Mathis in a heavyweight bout. Quarry was 23 years old with a record of 30-2-4, and Mathis was 25 with a record of 29-1. Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak and Mathis was on a 6-fight winning streak. Quarry won via unanimous decision.
4. Jerry Quarry defeats Floyd Patterson in their 2nd fight
On October 28, 1967 Jerry Quarry faced Floyd Patterson. It was their second meeting. Quarry was 22 years old with a record of 24-1-4, and Patterson was 32 with a record of 46-5-1. Quarry was coming off a win. Quarry won via majority decision.
