Re: Could Quarry have defeated Ali if not for the cut in the first fight?

"The Sanity Cruzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "harold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > it's amazing how many fringe contenders from yesteryear like quarry
could
> be
> > legitimate chances of over throwing todays champion...
>
> First of all, Quarry was not a "fringe contender".  That said, Quarry
failed
> to overcome Jimmy Ellis when Jerry fought for a vacant title.  Even in
> getting to the title bout, it was disputed whether he even beat Floyd
> Patteson.
>
> Lewis would have killed Quarry.
>
>

To Quarry's credit he was a very skilled boxer puncher who was undersized.
Pound for pound he was an excellent heavyweight.  Would have been a
sensational Cruiserweight champion if that division had existed in the late
60's early 70's.

v/r Beau