How do you guys see this one playing out? Quarry at his best was a quick handed counterpuncher with a snappy left hook. He also was an excellent body puncher. Weaver would have some size on him but that didn't necessarily bother Quarry as he KO`d Buster Mathis, Ernie Shavers, Mac Foster and also toyed with the much larger Ron Lyle. Mike Weaver had one of the most interesting careers and was always must see TV. He could be hot and cold as could Quarry. Hercules was a huge puncher, a slugger who had decent skills but didn't seem to always push himself. What he did have was a big heart and the ability to recover and was always dangerous. {his KO of Truth Williams} is borderline comical. Thoughts?
Jerry Quarry could be a fast starter and Weaver apart from Dokes rematch slow. If Weaver survives the early onslaught i see Quarry quick hands and counter punching troubling Weaver before the fast past tires Quarry and Weaver recuperative enable him to survive and stop Quarry on cuts in 10 .
Could go either way, and could see Jerry pulling this one out by late round stoppage. But Mike was no slouch, coldcocking Tate, and kayoing Coetzee. In a title match. Mike stays dangerous enough late to steal a majority verdict.
Probably lean towards Quarry. Tough bout for sure, but I think that quick short left hook of his does the trick. Weaver threw a nasty left hook himself to both the body and head, which few do. Usually it's upstairs only. But Mike's is a lot slower. Sooner or later he'll get beat to the punch and he'll never see the punch from Quarry.
Quarry was a much better fighter and came out as always looking for a win unlike Weaver who seemed like a disinterested participant many a times. I'll take the more talanted more driven Quarry.
quary is much more competent and motivated. Weaver couldnt beat a tiring Dokes in a rematch. Jerry has beat fighters better than Mike (a lazy fighter)
I wonder if the two ever sparred? Their careers slightly intersected and they were both California heavyweights. I think I read Mike Weaver and Ken Norton sparred a few times and Norton gave him his nickname "Hercules".
Like the majority I see Quarry winning this most likely via a stoppage anywhere from rd 8 on. I do think Weaver would be a dangerous test and I like the responses that have picked him...I just think Quarry would show himself the superior boxer and more focused of the two
I go with Quarry by decision, and possibly early stoppage. Weaver was a slow starter, he seemed to get more dangerous later in fights. If Quarry jumps on him early he may get him out of there ala Earnie Shavers.