stack up in today's heavyweight scene? And as a side note, does anyone have a professional and clean copy of his last fight with Ron Cranmer? I have a bootleg and its a little grainy and incomplete.
A prime Quarry would do quite well against most of the HWs around today, with the exception of talented giants like the Klitschkos. In an era of divided titles such as this, he would undoubtedly have a belt, and be considered one of the best out there.
Among the very top guys... Klitschko defeats Quarry Quarry defeats Maskaev Quarry defeats Chagaev Quarry defeats Ibragimov Quarry defeats Peter He would be considered the 2nd best heavyweight in the world
Only Wlad Klitschko could defeat Quarry if he were active today. He would be second best out there and could probably take wlad 3 outta ten fight. He was a seriously tough ****.
Ibragimov might do well against him. He seems to have the style to make the fight difficult for Quarry. Chagaev would have a good shot as well. Jerry would probably beat Peter, Maskaev, and most of the rest, and I'd go about 50-50 on fights with Wlad and Vitali.
I've enjoyed reading many of your posts over the years, but can't agree here. Jerry was underrated... today he could be CW champ, and could beat low end to average HWs. But against the above guys he'd be an underdog. On JQ best nite he might win one of these. 50-50 vs K bros :admin Wlad & Vitali are about half a foot taller and 50 lbs heavier than Jerry and skilled. I see JQ busted up & stopped vs either brother.
I think he beats them all besides Wladimir. If Vitali returns in good form, add his name too, but I don't know about that yet.
Yes, the Klitschkos are both much bigger, but in this case size isn't going to confer massive advantages on them. Quarry took punches from Shavers, Foster, and Frazier--in other words, he's been through everything from massive concussive shots to attritional concussive shots. His chin will hold. Moreover, the Klitschkos' strength on the inside will be largely negated by his short, stubby arms and inside fighting ability. He was no weakling himself, either--he lifted Ali up during their fight, for example. I see this coming down to a styles thing. Both Klitschkos have a tendency to hold their left out and throw single rather than combination punches. Both are headhunters, and Vitali isn't very mobile on offense or defense. Both, in my opinion, are vulnerable to a canny, mobile, and hard-hitting counterpuncher like Quarry whose great stamina and chin will allow him to "hang in there" as a live threat rather than a punching bag more than most Klitschko opponents in the past have done. It comes down to styles, not quality. Quarry's stylistic tendencies will make him more dangerous to the Klitschkos even though Wlad is a better fighter overall.
Jerry Quarry was 6'0 and 200lb or below, depends on when was his prime time....i cant see anyone, about that size be comparable against klitchkos. Even Chris Byrd is bigger
Brewster would be about the same size as Quarry if he dropped a few pounds of fat, lifted a bit less, and ran a bit more. Slightly bigger, but not much. Holyfield was between 190 and 210 pounds, and he would probably beat either Klitschko. Ironically, his style is also very similar to Quarry's.
Good counter cross trainer I think we may be close in age. Yes, I'm aware of Jerry's exploits and strengths. When Quarry was on he was a damn good fighter. I don't think Foster or Frazier hit as hard as the K bros nor as strong. And c'mon did Shavers land anything close to a clean shot vs Jerry in their dust up?! I think Quarry-Lyle is what you - and others - hope will transpire vs the K bros. Me, I wouldn't bet that way.
Good points. :good Nah, Shavers never landed anything really massive, but he did land a few punches before he got obliterated. Foster did, and I think he was a comparable puncher to Wlad--prior to Quarry, he had annihilated everybody who faced him, and aside from his power he had few truly oustanding characteristics. Frazier wasn't a hitter in Wlad's league, but he could sustain a slow-paced, vicious beating on his opponents better than Vitali can. Bringing Frazier in was merely to demonstrate that Quarry had faced several types of punchers.
Brewster is considerably bigger than Quarry, and if not, they must take Brewster in the camp(you know what i mean)..and remember, what beating Brewster get's before he surrender in second fight...how many hits he get inside?..not much..