Peak Joe Bugner Versus Peak Jerry Quarry

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Jul 27, 2026.


Who wins?

Poll closed Aug 4, 2026.
  1. The Hungarian Oak

    4 vote(s)
    21.1%
  2. The Bellflower Bomber

    15 vote(s)
    78.9%
  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This has probably been done before. I believe the Hungarian Oak takes it.
     
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  2. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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  3. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Hungarian Oak works behind the jab to win a decision or a late TKO on cuts.
     
  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  5. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree, Quarry by decision.
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think Jerry edges him on points by staying a bit busier. Probably not a terribly exciting fight
     
  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    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.
     
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  8. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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  9. Andre2000

    Andre2000 Member Full Member

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    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.
     
  10. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    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.
     
  11. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Why isn't this poll public?
     
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  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    All polls should be public.

    Else they may be rigged!!
     
  13. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Active Member Full Member

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    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.
     
  14. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    But not against Bodell,Lyle, or Shavers.
     
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  15. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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.
     
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