Quarry was a better boxer and forced the issue more. At his best, not drugged, no bad back, training hard, he beats the best version of Bugner.
Yes, I agree with the thinking that it’s more likely that Jerry basically outworks Joe (similar to Quarry’s fight vs Lyle) but even with his relatively lower work rate I think Bugner gets some decent licks in along the way. I can’t see Jerry putting Bugner down let alone KO’ing/stopping him.
Hi Guys. Typically, this is a fight that Bugner could conceivably win, as with other fights of his career, but to do so he would have to produce the aggression he portrayed in the Dunn fight, but sadly he probably wouldnt, was there ever a more frustrating fighter than Bugner, the times I watched him and was shouting at the tele for him to do more work, show a bit of spite, after all , he had all the tools, but for whatever reason consistently failed to utilise them, had he done so, I am pretty sure he could have picked up a strap during the alphabet years. stay safe guys. Mike.
Bugner had the tools that bothered Quarry tall good jab fairy quick and skilled. He had that lackluster quality though while Quarry at his best was the opposite. The best Jerry finds a way to win probably by decision. Bugner did have much better performances vs Ali and Frazier though.
Awkward fight but Jerry had the power and size was not an issue for him. Bugner was durable and moved a lot so I see him lasting the distance, but Quarry would take the nod, and his power would keep Joe cautious. Quarry by UD and Bugner content.