Jerry Quarry - Gerry Cooney - Tommy Morrison, Round Robin?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    In ten round fights between the three, what's the final score?
     
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Prime Cooney is the safest option. Quarry probably beats Tommy.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’d favor Cooney to beat the other two
     
  4. Terror

    Terror free smoke Full Member

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    I think Morrison was the best of the bunch both boxing and punching. Cooney could catch him but I imagine Morrison boxing him up and stopping him like Spinks did. Quarry too small to deal with either.
     
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  5. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cooney stops the other two.
     
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  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Quarry all the way.
     
  7. Wvboxer

    Wvboxer Active Member Full Member

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    Quarry is the most well rounded of the three but his size might be an issue. Cooney had the size & great punch but was pretty lumbering. Morrison has the great punch & good hand speed but bad stamina a shaky chin. Throw them in a blender and you come out with a really good heavyweight! Quarry’s toughness & warrior attitude, Morrison’s offensive polish, & Cooney’s size & power.
     
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  8. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    If these gentlemen were all the same size I would go with Quarry. He had the best chin of the three and was probably a slightly better defensive fighter than either of the other two. But they aren't all the same size so I'm going with Morrison. IMHO Morrison hits the hardest of the three and I think Cooney would crumble when hit by Tommy. Quarry most certainly would not crumble but he would eventually wear down. I have Morrison by decision.
     
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  9. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    That’s a fair assessment but Gerry Cooney had more than enough power to KO Morrison with and was just as fast of a starter. Neither man had a great chin either
     
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  10. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    That's very fair. I think I should have said that I think that Cooney didn't have the fortitude to go head to head with Morrison in a shootout.
     
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  11. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    My heart says Quarry, my head says Cooney.
     
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  12. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would definitely pick Quarry to beat the other two. Better boxer, and, much tougher than the other two. Quarry bested the Morrison of his era (Shavers) as well as men like Ron Lyle and Patterson. I guarantee you he would not be scared of Morrison one bit. And, I think he would outlast Cooney after weathering some heavy leather for the first few rounds.
     
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  13. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I also see Morrison coming out on top for reasons stated.
     
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  14. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Dont go with the idea that Jerry is to small he dealt with Shavers and Lyle.My pick would be Quarry to beat both Cooney and Morrison.Believe Cooney would beat Morrison
     
  15. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Leaning towards Quarry after this. Lyle was much better than Morrison and Cooney imo.
     
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