Cleveland Williams vs Jerry Quarry

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  1. yancey

    yancey Active Member Full Member

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    10 rounds, primes.

    What happens?
     
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  2. Senor Pepe'

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    Impossible to predict.

    Though these 'two' could have met in 1967, after Cleveland had been injured.

    Jerry by a 'stunning' 3rd Round Knockout.
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    At his peak, Jerry beat the better fighters and feasted on guys who were in love with their power.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    This comment doesn't really contribute much to the conversation and is opinionated, but I just don't think Williams was that good. Not very impressed with him on film nor his record for that matter. I like Quarry to win this.
     
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  5. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I dont think Williams was as good as Lyle, Mac Foster or Shavers and Quarry handled all three. The younger Quarry was erratic and head strong but as he matured he was a giant killer of sorts. He could handle the big, slow guys and I really see nothing other than his muscled frame and nick name " Big Cat" that impresses me. Williams record or knock outs not so impressive....Quarry would stop him before 6
     
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  6. Senor Pepe'

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    Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams,,,,

    Could be called the Gerry Cooney of the late-1950's and early-1960's.

    The Big Cat just never figured out the 'defensive routine'.
     
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  7. FlyingFrenchman

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    Both are very overrated on this forum but Williams sucked even more so. Quarry by decision but a TKO (cuts) win for Williams would not surprise me at all.
     
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  8. Woller

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    I could see the fight turn out like the Jerry Quarry v. Mac Foster fight.

    Woller
     
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  9. luke

    luke Well-Known Member Full Member

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    this tbh.
     
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  10. JWSoats

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    This is about the way I see it. Williams would have the puncher's chance, but Quarry did very well with this type of fighter.
     
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  11. clinikill

    clinikill Active Member Full Member

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    Late round TKO for Quarry.
     
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  12. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    would be exciting. Fun to watch. just cant bet on williams though.
     
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  13. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Quarry would have cut Williams down like he did Mac Foster.
     
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  14. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Except these men lacked the speed and stamina Williams had. Williams did very well against elite counterpunchers(prime eddie machen)
     
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  15. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Difference is Williams was a big, FAST man.
     
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