Nine years later at the age of 47 Jerry Quarry lost a six round fight in Colorado to some nobody. "Would I do it all over again?" I was sadden when while browsing old fights learned of Jerrys death at such a young age years after it had happened. Professional Boxer. Jerry and Mike Quarry. In early 1965, the Western Regional Golden Gloves Championships were televised in the Los Angeles area and, naturally, I was glued to the TV. Ali dominated Quarry, stopping him in the third round after cutting him severely. Though what happened to him is not uncommon, it is still tragic to think of just how badly he ended up. They told Quarry that if it was successful, great. He is. By now, the in-fighting between Jerrys father Jack and Johnny Flores had been going on for months. Jerry was not hurt but the referee had to call it a knockdown. A few months later Joe Frazier won the New York version of the Heavyweight title with a decision over Buster Mathis. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I remember back in the 1970s and 1980s, when everyone said Norton was born in 1945. Jerry realized he was thru and retired once again. He then KO'd British and European champion Jack Bodell in the first round. By Bobby Franklin. It was here that I was able to watch Jerry Quarry train as he moved up the ladder in the heavyweight division. Won the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship in 1964, where he set a record of knocking out all 5 opponents in three days. A lot of things he told me I was shocked.so remember there are two sides to a story. His father and two of his three brothers were ranked professional boxers. After the decision was announced, Quarry grabbed the microphone from the ring announcer and dramatically announced his retirement from boxing in the middle of the ring. Seven months later Quarry was back in the ring and KOed trial horse Bob Mumford in Phoenix. Try again later. Bought back alot of memories as a child of parents who followed Jerry Quarry as his #1 fans. He will be missed and loved by all of us forever. Two years later, after establishing himself with CBS, Quarry was having thoughts of a comeback at age 32 . Mr. Jerry Wayne Kerns, Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home, his earthly life ended and his eternal life began. Jerry Quarry, a heavyweight contender of the late 1960's and early 1970's who faced the sport's greatest names of his era and then spent his final years debilitated by boxing-induced brain. ``It was a family decision to take him off life support when they were told he would probably be bedridden, Sutherland said. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. In Jerrys first shot at the heavyweight title, he made the mistake of trying to out box Jimmy Ellis and dropped a boring fifteen round decision. From the third round on, Frazier was pushing Jerry back. This browser does not support getting your location. After the Shavers bout, Foreman reportedly backed away from that proposed bout. Please reset your password. Theft A mailbox was removed in the 2800 block of Green Acres Drive, according to Salisbury police. He was surely declining mentally when he fought for the last time, in a six-round club fight in Colorado in 1992, when he could no longer get a licence in California. He seemed to mature as a fighter here, and 1973 was perhaps his greatest year as a heavyweight. "He sure fell awkward . Kenneth Knox Quarry, 90 of Hoxie, went home to be with his lord on June 11, 2021 with his loving family by his side. I asked. Quarry turned to cocaine and alcohol on the downslopes of his career, dulling his reflexes and leaving him virtually defenseless in the ring. $1 Million - $5 Million. . He once looked back at his tough upbringing and said: "I've led a Grapes of Wrath life . Thank you for a well written story. Notable among these was a lopsided 12-round decision win over 1964 U.S. Olympian Buster Mathis. Quarry was already beginning to show the effects of his lengthy boxing career. Among the highlights of Quarrys career were two fights against Patterson, the former heavyweight champion. For the record- Rick Farris wrote this story, not David Martinez. Heavyweight professional boxer Jerry Quarry of the United States poses for a portrait circa 1969 in the Bronx, New York . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. me and my dad like watching him fight back in the day. Quarry soaked up incredible amounts of punishment in his prime years, but then, in 1992, a 47-year-old Quarry was disgracefully allowed to fight a guy named Ron Cranmer. At this stage, The Ring Magazine rated Jerry Quarry just outside the top ten heavyweights in the world. But by age 50, Quarry experienced severe memory loss and crippled motor skills from dementia pugilistica -- brain damage caused by repeated blows to the head. His purse was a fraction above $1,000, but the legacy was terrible. Jerry Quarry (May 15, 1945 - January 3, 1999), nicknamed "Irish" or "The Bellflower Bomber," was an American heavyweight boxer. In both matches, Quarry dominated the early rounds with multiple knockdowns of Patterson, but faded in the latter stages. . Rest in peace Jerry Quarry . After winning his next six fights, Quarry challenged Ali a second time in 1972 and once again was stopped, in seven rounds this time. "Jerry has 60 per cent short-term memory loss and the temperament of a 12-year-old," said his brother. Again, Quarry and Alongi fought to a draw. That fight was held in London. Ronald W. Quarry Obituary. He started boxing at age three, began serious training for a career in boxing at age five and won his first trophy at age eight. Within a few years of his final bout Quarry was unable to feed or dress himself and had to be cared for by relatives, mainly his brother James, the only one of the four brothers not to box professionally.[17]. By 1995 he was in the care of his elder brother James and was officially suffering from severe pugilistic dementia. Jerry Quarry was one of my favorite and surely a favorite son of California fight fans and many that really never followed boxing but did watch some of his biggest TV bouts. Jerry was previously married to Donna Wendling, with whom he had his son and daughter. Both bouts were in Quarrys hometown of Los Angeles, and the first ended in a draw and he won the second on a controversial split decision. Coliseum in a few weeks. By then, Quarry had lobbied long and hard for a rematch against Ali. He hung on better in the second bout, and was given a split-decision victory. At age 47 years and 6 months old, Quarry provided nothing more than a 6-round punching bag for the younger fighter, losing all six rounds and the decision. Jerrys biggest challenge would come in the form of Dementia Puglistica. Big punchers take two or three shots to land one, Ortiz said. Floyd Patterson was not only a former champion, but the youngest to ever win the title and the only one ever to regain the title after losing it. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I remember once, shortly after Jerry had become rated among the top ten in the heavyweight division, he and Mike sparred together one Saturday morning. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. James Quarry, a wonderful father and husband. Won the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship in 1964, where he set a record of knocking out all 5 opponents in three days. Jerry Quarry would have turned 77 years old this year. cemeteries found in Shafter, Kern County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. i was a big fan of jerry.i met him training at the playboy club in new york.is thier any way i get a copy of the buster mathis fight.please let me know.ray murtha. He soon discovered that the contracts were no good without Flores signature and that promoters had no time to do business with Jack Quarry. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Or, maybe it was the White Hope thing that got more people to watch those fights. Watching Jerry spar with other heavyweights in the gym was always exciting to me. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A PICNIC TAKE IT TO GRIFFITH PARK. Resend Activation Email. Jerry had given his best and I was disappointed he didnt win. ." ''Quarry had an appeal that made the public snap up tickets,'' Frazier would recall. A few minutes later I was talking on the phone with Jerry Quarry. Net Worth in 2022. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The ranked heavyweight would be Italian Lorenzo Zanon. Jerry was born January 20, 1950, to James "Ed" Edgar and Helen (Ruffcorn) McNay in Quincy. Legendary Philadelphia-area DJ Jerry Blavat was being remembered Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on 18th Street between Race and Vine Streets. Quarry, who weighed in at 193 (Spencer was 200) and was actually 191 right before the fight, has advanced rapidly. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [14] In June 1974, he agreed to rematch Joe Frazier. AUTHORS - Steve Springer and Blake Chavez. He won the vacant WBA heavyweight title in 1968 by defeating Jerry Quarry, making one successful title defense in the same year against Floyd Patterson, before losing to Joe Frazier in 1970. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I was fortunate to live three houses down from Jerry in Atascadero, CA. Jerry Quarry, 53, Boxer Battered by Years in the Ring, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/05/sports/jerry-quarry-53-boxer-battered-by-years-in-the-ring-dies.html. Jerry fought a light hitting nobody named Lorenzo Zanon in Las Vegas and took a beating from the opening bell until finally catching the Italian with a left hook in the 9th round. Joe Louis, however, waved Frazier back on. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Accumulated damage from lack of attention to defense against larger men at the top . Menu. He will be missed and loved by all of us forever. I remember that during the weeks leading up to this fight, Johnny Flores would talk about reports he was getting regarding Spencers conditioning. Mike was just 16 at the time and weighed about 160, thirty five pounds less than Jerry. Quarry, a 6-foot, 195-pound blond who seemed to be easy to cut, earned his biggest payday, $338,000, by fighting Ali when Ali returned from his banishment in 1970. On June 23, 1969 - a full half-century ago - two super-tough heavyweights duked it out for a portion of glamour division supremacy. Quarry had the "bad" luck that his professional boxing career occurred during the 1960s and 1970s, when the division was "packed" with some of the greatest heavyweights in history. Johnson had fought some of the best heavyweights in the world and had never been knocked down. "Did you find him awkward?" The win over the ranked (and much bigger) Mathis positioned Quarry for his second title shot. Quarry [] Quarry had various television roles in series TV of the period. Learn more about merges. Jerry's brother, Mike, who had contended for the light-heavyweight championship, was himself beginning to show signs of dementia pugilistica in later life, and died as a result on June 11, 2006. Instead of Quarry jumping to his feet quickly to show he wasnt hurt, he foolishly decided it would be a good time to take a breather until the count of eight. But it was Quarry's biggest payday, a purse of $338,000. It was then back to L.A. for a rematch with Alongi and Flores was upset that Jerry was not taking him serious. After his second fight of 1983, he needed 62 stitches in a gruesome network of cuts, yet he won. .". Btw a movie will be coming out soon staring Luke hemsworth as Jerry. After winning four straight in 1970 with three KOs Jerry would become Muhammad Alis first opponent after three years of inactivity. Mike Casey 1/22/2006 Boxing Articles. See the article in its original context from. If he was fighting today, he would have been a champion, said Ortiz, who recalled that Quarry wrote poetry and enjoyed singing outside the ring. He had been ranked as high as the No. The father went west from the Texas cotton patches in the Depression years, and with his wife, Arwanda, raised his children in migrant labor camps. "They never thought I had a heart till that fight," he remembered. In actuality, Frazier took control of the fight long before the 7th. I will never forget the smile on Johnny Flores face the day he walked into his backyard gym and told us that he had learned that there was going to be an eight man elimination tournament to determine a successor to Muhammad Alis title. He was 53. "Well," said Quarry. Jerry was able to provide something in the broadcast that other sports announcers could not and that was a fighters perspective of a match. A neuropsychologist who examined him five years ago said that boxing had aged the boxer 30 years and that he was at third-stage dementia, similar to Alzheimers. I even had a baby headache afterwards.". He is survived by three children; four sisters; three brothers, including Jimmy and Mike, who were fighters; and parents, Jack and Arwanda Quarry. Nothing else going on in boxing at the time. I see Earnie Shavers unable to make it thru the first round with Jerry. Jerry Quarry died on January 3, 1999, at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest on 28th December 1998. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Ali approached every one of the ten ranked heavyweights for a match. 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. Jerrys punching the crap out of everybody they bring in here and I dont know how Ive avoided getting hurt, Boursse reported. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Unable to perform everyday tasks, dependent on his family, and with the fortune he had earned frittered away, Quarry died at 53 years old. However, I couldnt imagine him dead at 53. based on information from your browser. On weekends, Johnnys gym was closed, so Id hop on a bus early Saturday morning and workout at Main Street before the professionals took the floor. To use this feature, use a newer browser. However, in my case it was something very personal. This was done few months after he passed away on January 1999 in California. Later, he contracted nephritis, a debilitating illness which sidelined him for years. After winning four straight with three knockouts Quarry made his Madison Square Garden debut with an impressive twelve round decision victory over Buster Mathis. 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. That does not say you were not great Jerry. ``Irish Jerry Quarrys payday for absorbing the beating was $1,050. Quarry later claimed to be 'locked out' of big-opportunity fights in 1974 by King, and found himself desperately looking for quality opponents that might get him a title shot. We have estimated Jerry Quarry's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Foreman similarly lauded Quarry. He took to selling mobile homes and beer. Quarry was visibly injured by the blow, but tried unsuccessfully to continue. However, it seemed that the most brutal workouts were the sparring sessions between Jerry and his younger brother Mike, who was myage. Rick, great article.I dont know if you remember me but we used to talk boxing on the old aol boards in the late 90s and early 2000s and we met up once in the Phx area I think or maybe it was SoCal-but you introduced me to the actor who was Capt America in the 70sLouie. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. ``He won the last fight of his life by going home to God, Quarrys mother, Arwanda, said through Sutherland. On January 3 rd, 1999 boxing said goodbye to a true warrior and arguably one of the most popular fighters of his era, and today in this edition of This Day In Boxing History I'd like to talk to you all about the man that was Jerry Quarry. Jerry Quarry was back in the heavyweight spot light and three months later would return to the Garden for another shot at the Heavyweight title. Quarry retired in 1975, made brief comebacks in 1977 and 1983 and then, in a final return in 1992 at age 47, took a beating from an unknown fighter in a six-round bout in Aurora, Colo. I set a goal for myself and nothing was going to stop me. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ''He hallucinates, he hears voices,'' his brother James, who cared for Quarry at his home in Hemet, Calif., told an interviewer in 1995. Jerrys older brother Jimmy would help him with such things. The last time I saw Jerry Quarry was in 1983. Jerry Quarry, boxer: born 15 May 1945; three times married (three children); died Templeton, California 3 January 1999. CBS wanted an option on the TV rights to his first fight and offered him $250,000. great articlelot of heartfelt moments that i could feel by your writingI always liked Quarry because he was a so-cal boyhe had alot of heart. One day after the Quarrys left the gym, Steindler had to pick up paper plates, cups and napkins left by the Quarry brood. Contents 1 Overview 2 Boxing career 2.1 Emergence 2.2 1960s 2.3 Title match v Ellis In June, 1971, he returned to start another streak of wins. Referee Lee Grossman didnt even bother to count. ``He should have retired, but he didnt. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "We whacked each other a little bit. This was the beginning of the end of Flores association with Quarry. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? He first put on boxing gloves at age 3, won a junior Golden Gloves title at age 8 and fought more than 200 amateur bouts before turning pro in 1965, with his father a co-manager. Jerry, I asked when he would have his first fight and he told me that he would make his debut on the undercard of the Vicente Saldivar Raul Rojas featherweight title fight at the L.A. In mid-1977, a return match was being put together which would put Quarry in against a ranked heavyweight. In Rowan County Sheriff's Office reports A vehicle was reported stolen from a property on Middle Brook Drive, Rockwell between 7:17 and 8 p.m. Oct. 22. The bout, promoted by Aileen Eaton (page 76), attracted 5,300 paying customers to the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, 3,576 more to a closed-circuit . Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. A 6-foot 195-pounder, Quarry was an adept counterpuncher with a fine left hook, but a fighter who was easily cut. The friend was probably you, I continued training and won the golden glove championship in 1973 at 136 lb. I knew that he had been living with his mother Arawanda in a mobile home park near the Hemet area of Southern California and was under her care. ``Id do it all again, same way, he said three years ago. There was an error deleting this problem. Salary in 2022. In 1992, Quarry fought for one final time. I got to spend time with him during the last 6 years of his life. The blow caught Jerry off balance and sent him to the canvas. Please enter your email and password to sign in. A system error has occurred. He lived his entire life in Lawrence County. Early in the fight in Atlanta, the two butted heads and a gash opened above Quarrys left eye. Welcome to Flowers by Jerry. I asked Jerry if Flores still worked with kids and was told that Johnny had several kids competing in amateur and junior amateur tournaments. The fight was stopped in the 5th round after Quarry came under a barrage of clean shots to the head. When first choices Oscar Bonavena and Jimmy Young bowed out with injuries, Quarry was placed into the Norton bout on 18 days notice. Jerry Quarry, a heavyweight contender of the late 1960's and early 1970's who faced the sport's greatest names of his era and then spent his final years debilitated by boxing-induced brain damage, died Sunday at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, Calif. During those years, Quarry was married and divorced twice. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Before a crowd of 16,570 at Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia's unbeaten slugger "Smokin'" Joe Frazier locked horns with "Irish" Jerry Quarry who hailed from Bellflower, California. Id run into Jerry several times over the years but hadnt seen Mike since before he was KOed in a world title fight by Bob Foster. I see the Quarry that sent Scrap Iron Johnson flying across the ring before falling unconscious to the canvas. "We almost reenacted our fight," Orbillo said. Jerry Quarry retired in 1975 but came back for a couple of bouts only to get pounded. His most famous bouts were against Muhammad Ali. James set up the Jerry Quarry Foundation, a non-profit charity to assist disabled former boxers who need more help than is provided by the social services. The agent looked at Jack and answered Mr. With the Cruiserweight division now created, Quarry returned in that weight class. I was right. . On Jan.3, 1999, Jerry Quarry died at just 53 years of age. There were no boxing gyms in the Burbank area, or close by where I could start out. Jerry seemed the same as always and I didnt notice any signs of dementia at the time. His most famous bouts were against Muhammad Ali. invaded Quarrys dressing room and served he, his father Jack and trainer Teddy Bentham with tax bills. I was aware that Jerry had not been doing well and suffered from Dementia pugilistica. Great page. I expected a report on the fight. Quarry entered the match an underdog and not expected to beat the thunderous punching Lyle. . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The comeback match took place in November 1977, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Ali peppered the spot with jabs, spraying blood, and stopped Quarry in three rounds. salisbury post police blotter. It brought him his biggest payday, $338,000. Its true, he was always asking people to punch him in the stomach. Quarry knew that he was better than Orbillo and took old Eddie Machen lightly. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He never regained consciousness and died on January 3, 1999, at the age of 53. Quarry was referred to in one magazine article as ''The Great White Hope'' and in another as ''Hungry, White and 22.''. When George Foreman returned to boxing and regained a world championship at the age of 45, Jerry attempted his own comeback. Every weekend when Jerry worked out at the Main Street Gym, his entire family would turn out to watch. Quarry died on January 3, 1999 at the age of 53 years. AP Weighing just 183 pounds, Quarry knocked out each of his five opponents in the tournament, a feat unmatched. division. After a 200-fight amateur career in California, Quarry turned professional just before his 20th birthday, in 1965. Jerry Quarry was born in 1945 in Bakersfield, CA, into a family of boxers. To this day I feel so fortunate to have been a part of that Boxing era and remember all of the stories and all the fights you described. We would be honored to be your virtual florist when sending to Handy, North Carolina . 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