Ike Quartey vs Lonnie Smith-anybody ever seen it?

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  1. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I fibnd this bout interesting as Smith was only a handful of fighters to last the distance with a prime Quartey.They fought at a time when Quartey was on the way up and knocking out everyone he fought.Anybody ever seen it?
     
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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I haven't seen it, but if it was anything like the Smith-Chavez fight, I wouldn't consider it that much of an achievement. Lonnie ran for his life in that one.
     
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    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Is there any known footage of this bout?
     
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    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Quartey was not on my radar when this fight took place. I didn't know who he was before he defeated Espana, and I only read about that fight.

    Lonnie Smith went the distance with Chavez, so I'm not completely surprised he made it to the final bell against Quartey.
     
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    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As far as running went, Smith made Camacho look like a Samoan shot putter, which was a shame because he was not without ability, and being a DKP fighter in the era, he had serious connections.
     
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