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Quarry come to national attention by winning the 1965 National Golden Gloves championship at Madison Square Garden. He knocked out each of his opponents in the tournament, a feat never before or since matched. Quarry began his pro career in 1965 winning a decision against Gene Hamilton in Los Angeles, California. He had fourteen fights that first year alone, with 13 wins and one draw. His first loss came against respected veteran Eddie Machen in 1966, Jerry's 21st fight at just 21 years of age. He followed that loss with a slew of victories and became a ranked heavyweight in 1967. That year the W.B.A. ( World Boxing Association) had a tournament to replace Muhammad AliOther people with this name: Muhammad Ali of Egypt, Mehemet Ali (Turkey Muhammad Ali-Haj (born January 17, 1942 as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. is an American boxer. He was one of the world's greatest heavyweight boxers, as well as one of the world's most f, who had been stripped as champion. Quarry was named to the eight-man field and became its star. He defeated former world champion Floyd PattersonFloyd Patterson (born January 4, 1935) is a former Heavyweight boxing champion who made history multiple times in the sport of boxing Born into a poor family in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Patterson had was one of eleven children and an insular and trou and tournament favorite Thad Spencer before an upset in the final by Jimmy Ellis . Still highly ranked, he was given a title shot by Joe FrazierJoseph William Frazier (born January 12, 1944), better known as Joe Frazier is a world famous former boxer and world Heavyweight champion. Among other things, Frazier is famous for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali, of which their third bout, the Th in 1969. Quarry lost the fight via seventh-round technical knockout despite a tremendous performance. He would also fight Ali when the champion returned in 1970Events January events January 1 Construction begins on Arcosanti, by Paolo Soleri, in Mayer, Arizona, located 65, miles north of Phoenix, Arizona. January 1 Unix epoch at 00:00:00 UTC. January 12 Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian civil war. January. Quarry did well enough to earn a rematch in 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un, but lost both fights. He also lost a rematch to Frazier in 19741974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). Events January-February January 5 Dungeons & Dragons officially released. February 4 Patricia Hearst, the 19 year old granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped. Still, Quarry maintained his high rank by defeating several top opponents from 1970 thru 1974. George ForemanGeorge Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is a former boxer and an ordained Christian minister who was world Heavyweight champion. His nickname is Big George''. Foreman, son of JB and Nancy Foreman, is a native of Marshall, Texas. During his youth, he refused to give Quarry a title shot and said in later years that he purposely dodged him.

Quarry was also a bit TV actorAn actor is a person who acts, or plays a role in an artistic production. The term commonly refers to someone working in movies, television, live theatre, or radio, and can occasionally denote a street entertainer. Besides playing dramatic roles, actors m who appeared in several TV shows and would retire to work for the American Broadcasting Company in 1975. He earned over $5 million dollars as a fighter without ever being champion.

Tragically, Quarry died suffering from dementia pugilistica, an affliction that has struck many ex-fighters. A foundation works in his honor to battle the disease.

Jerry Quarry was inducted to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. His pro record was 53-9-4 with 32 KOs. It includes wins over Floyd Patterson, Thad Spencer, Buster Mathis, Ron Lyle, and Earnie Shavers, all notable heavyweights. His brothers Mike Quarry and Bobby Quarry are also former boxers. Mike once lost to Bob Foster by knockout for the world light heavyweight title in 1974. Bobby fought 23 times as a professional heavyweight.