Classic American West Coast Boxing

[Rick Farris]

Sonny Liston . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaqrRQ7yEtE

[Rick Farris]

Sugar Ray Leonard "The Big Fight" . . .

Just came out. I picked up a copy at Barnes & Noble.
Might be an interesting read?

If that's the one where he now claims he was sexually abused by one of his Olympic coaches, I think I'll pass . . .

Leonard was 20 when he was on the Olympic team. Is this something from when he was an adult?
For some reason he feels a need to share with the world his mistakes in life? As Mel Epstein would say, "dumb bastid!"
I am making it a point to read as many boxing bios as I can during my time free.
There are a lot on the market at the moment . . . Quarry, Pac, Leonard, Tunney, etc.
Gotta stay up with things.

[Rick Farris]

Bullshitter vs. Quitter . . .
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz


The big news of the week was the announcement that Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz will do battle on September 17th in a 12 round bout.
One of the men involved in putting the fight together, Golden Boy Promotions’ CEO Richard Schaefer, anticipates a fight-of-the-year extravaganza in conjunction with Mexican Independence Day celebrations that weekend. He admits that he “can not wait for the fight.”

“Floyd Mayweather is a tremendous fighter who has dominated fighters who were at their best or coming off of great victories,” Schaefer told Fightnews.com on Tuesday afternoon. “He has not fought in 13 months, but is still at the top of his game. He has faced great fighters with different styles throughout his career.”
“He will be facing a young stallion in Victor Ortiz who can box and has tremendous punching power. Since Victor is a big southpaw with punching power, maybe he has the style that can beat Floyd. This is a very appealing fight where styles make fights, and it could be that Victor may have the key style that beats Floyd.”

I’ve been asked by a few fight fans how that fight was able to be made. Schaefer admitted that making the fight was not at all difficult.

“There were no real difficulties in making this fight. Mayweather Promotions have been great to work with in the past and it was no different for this fight. We still have to iron out a few details for the fight, but hope to straighten those away in the coming weeks.”

Within 24 hours of the announcement of the fight, Ortiz, from Ventura, was busy making his rounds, selling the fight on radio appearances.

Ortiz woke up bright and early to appear on the Spanish-language nationally syndicated “El Cucuy de la manana” on Wednesday morning. He discussed numerous topics with host Renan “El Cucuy” Almendarez Coello, including his upbringing, the Berto fight, and his upcoming fight with Mayweather.
Having watched Mayweather as an amateur and as a pro, Ortiz admitted on the air to Coello of a vision he had though about.

“I used to think that one day I was going to not only face Mayweather, but that I would be the first to beat him."

[raylawpc]

So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .

[Rick Farris]

So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .

Not him. But there was Suzanne Sommers I believe topless?

[raylawpc]

So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .

Not him. But there was Suzanne Sommers I believe topless?

It's on AMC so they've edited out any topless scenes. But if that's not Quarry he had a twin none of you guys knew about.

[Rick Farris]

So I'm sitting here in my living room watching Magnum Force, and the scene comes up where the rogue motorcycle cop shoots up the people who are partying around a swimming pool. I swear one of those guys at the pool is Jerry Quarry! Any of you know if he made an uncredited appearance in Magnum Force? He's only on the screen a few seconds . . .

Not him. But there was Suzanne Sommers I believe topless?

It's on AMC so they've edited out any topless scenes. But if that's not Quarry he had a twin none of you guys knew about.

In 1973, when the film came out, Jerry had long been established in Hollywood, with speaking roles and cameo appearances.
His theatrical agent would never allow him to work as an extra, nor would Jerry be interested in such.
If it were Quarry, he'd be appearing as himself, or have a decent charctor role.

[Rick Farris]

Hard to beat a Clint Eastwood movie!

[raylawpc]

Hard to beat a Clint Eastwood movie!

Yeah, it's "Dirty Harry Night" on AMC. The Enforcer is up next. Saturday they are showing some of "Man with No Name" Westerns.

[Rick Farris]

Quarry in film . . .



Knight Rider (TV series)
Jerry Quarry
– Redemption of a Champion (1986) … Jerry Quarry

1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Quarod
– Olympiad (1980) … Quarod

1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Big Jerry
– The Lady on Thursday at Ten (1978) … Big Jerry

1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Kid Hogan
– The Adventure of the Sunday Punch (1976) … Kid Hogan

1973 The Magician (TV series)
Al
– The Manhunters (1973) … Al

1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Bron
– A Place Called Earth (1969) … Bron

1969 Adam-12 (TV series)
Bill Sanders
– Log 73: I'm Still a Cop (1969) … Bill Sanders (as Jerry C. Quarry)

Hide Self (3 titles)

1968 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Himself
– The Strongest Man in the World (1968) … Himself

1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.27 (1968) … Himself - Singer

1967 Batman (TV series)
Himself
– Ring Around the Riddler (1967) … Himself (uncredited)

2009 Facing Ali (documentary)
Himself

1971 Sportsnight (TV series)

[Randyman]

Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero

Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris

I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.

If he in fact does win the fight I hope he doesn't get the shaft. A knockout might be the way to go.

[Rick Farris]

Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero

Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris

I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.

If he in fact does win the fight I hope he doesn't get the shaft. A knockout might be the way to go.

A KO is always the way to go, when it's an option.
I'll look for the fight, Randy. However, Spanish language stations are great for the Latino market, which is the biggest, but trout's career would benefit from major cable exposure.
Of course, the cable infants aren't exactly the best judge of ring talent, and often look past good fighters like Trout.
Hopefully next time up he defends his title in the States.

[Randyman]

Jeri and I went to the funeral today, of Shirley O'Neill, the wife of Bill O'Neill. It was sad but it was also celebratory. This women was really loved. When all is said and done, nothing is more important than family and good, caring friends. not money nor possessions or anything else. Jeri and I feel blessed to have met her. The family is still in shock. er death was so sudden.

It got me thinking about how fragile life can be, and how short. I got to thinking about how people start out as babies, become kids and teenagers, choose friends, grow up, fall in love, find a career, have a family, kids, grandkids and we age. We never know when it will be the last time we will talk with someone we care about. Kinda put me in a melancholic mood today.

Give your wife a hug today!!

[Randyman]

Trout-Lopez WBA officials
By Gabriel F. Cordero

Canadian referee Hubert Earle will be the third man in the ring when American WBA super welterweight champion Austin Trout (22-0, 13 KOs) defends against Mexican David ¨Destroyer¨Lopez (40-12, 23 KOs) at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on Saturday. The three judges are John Poturaj (US), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico). The fight Supervisor is Calvin Inalsingh (Trinidad & Tobago).
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Austin Trout . . .
Trout won the title in Mexico, but I hope they let him keep it down there? Lots of strange things happen to American's when they fight in Mexico.
I'd like to see Trout featured on one of our high profile Las Vegas-Cable events. We don't see him when he fights below the border. No exposure.
-Rick Farris

I was talking with Louie last night and he said the fight would be shown on Televisa, a Spanish language station. He also said the fight will be shown next week on Fox Sports.

If he in fact does win the fight I hope he doesn't get the shaft. A knockout might be the way to go.

A KO is always the way to go, when it's an option.
I'll look for the fight, Randy. However, Spanish language stations are great for the Latino market, which is the biggest, but trout's career would benefit from major cable exposure.
Of course, the cable infants aren't exactly the best judge of ring talent, and often look past good fighters like Trout.
Hopefully next time up he defends his title in the States.

I agree Rick, hopefully a good solid win this weekend for Austin will get him a fight on on one of the major cable stations. The Mexican/Hispanic market may be great but it's the U.S. exposure that produces the greenbacks.

[CNorkusJr]

Jeri and I went to the funeral today, of Shirley O'Neill, the wife of Bill O'Neill. It was sad but it was also celebratory. This women was really loved. When all is said and done, nothing is more important than family and good, caring friends. not money nor possessions or anything else. Jeri and I feel blessed to have met her. The family is still in shock. er death was so sudden.

It got me thinking about how fragile life can be, and how short. I got to thinking about how people start out as babies, become kids and teenagers, choose friends, grow up, fall in love, find a career, have a family, kids, grandkids and we age. We never know when it will be the last time we will talk with someone we care about. Kinda put me in a melancholic mood today.

Give your wife a hug today!!

Your absolutely right Randy. We get very caught up in our everyday daily lives (and rightly so) and give very little thought or want to give thought to our own mortality. Over the years I been witness to many,many untimely deaths of all ages. It goes with my former job's territory. Life is very fragile.
I'll relate but one incident that had me in thought one early morning. Sunday morning,about 5 am. A young man about 30 yrs old was on the intersection of 6th Ave & 41 St in Manhattan. He stood just off the curb on this Northbound Avenue. Cars were at a minimal as it was a Sunday and still quite early for the usual business. He was trying to hail a cab by raising his arm and hand up with a cup of coffee he had. His other hand held a black briefcase- I did not know his destination so early. A yellow NY cab raced up the avenue to pick him up and went through a red light at his intersection. At the same time a box truck (who had the green light) entered the intersection and broadsided the cab who careened into the gentlemen forcefully. My fire truck responded with the police dept.
The gentlemen was literally wrapped around the front wheel well of the cab. A sheet was placed over the corner of the cab to cover the situation. Police started their investigation as we tended to the drivers who turned out to be fine.An engine company was called to wash the street down of debris & blood.
A gust of wind lifted the sheet off the car momentarily revealing the horrible sight. The white man had turned ashen gray and you can see an expensive watch on his loose arm hanging from the wheel.
People never try to think that can happen to them.Nor should they. Did this guy?

I couldn't help think that about two hours before this, the man rose out of bed, showered ,got dressed ,kissed his wife goodbye(if married),told her "see you later" and exited the house.
He got a cup of coffee never knowing that his life is bound to end very shortly.
Things like that happen countless times.

I always make it a point to tell my wife I love her before I go somewhere. I may have no control over it, but I dont want that hanging over me.

[Randyman]

Marco Antonio Rubio's Letter to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Julio César Chavez, Jr., felicidades on your recent victory over Sebastian Zbik. It was impressive to see you battle it out for a full twelve rounds. You are on your way to becoming more than just your father’s son. You are your own man; a tough fighter in your own right.

Now let’s get down to business.

Right after your fight with Zbik, I began to receive messages and comments from different people in the fight business saying that “Team Chavez” will do everything possible to avoid fighting me—the WBC’s #1 ranked mandatory challenger.

Julio, dime que no es cierto, y si es cierto, dime que tú no estás de acuerdo. (Julio, tell me that’s not true, and if it is, tell me you’re not in agreement with this.)

Your father, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. is considered the greatest fighter In Mexican history. He became great and beloved by all of Mexico because he was fearless and never avoided fighting anyone who was a mandatory challenger. He backed away from no one.

Now, you are ” El Cesar; El Campeón.” As a fellow Mexicano, I ask you just one question, is it true, are you really trying to avoid me? I am as proud of being a Mexicano as you are. I am your mandatory challenger. I have earned the right to challenge you in the ring where I have no doubt, no matter what happens, you and I will put on the kind of fight that will make all of Mexico proud.

Julio, contact me personally or my team at 213-533-0022 and let me know that you and I will fight as soon as possible; let the boxing world know that you are much more than just your father’s son. Let them know that you will keep your father’s legacy alive. Let them know that you are a true and fearless Mexican Champion.

Let’s fight.

Sincerely,
Marco Antonio Veneno Rubio

[Randyman]

Jeri and I went to the funeral today, of Shirley O'Neill, the wife of Bill O'Neill. It was sad but it was also celebratory. This women was really loved. When all is said and done, nothing is more important than family and good, caring friends. not money nor possessions or anything else. Jeri and I feel blessed to have met her. The family is still in shock. er death was so sudden.

It got me thinking about how fragile life can be, and how short. I got to thinking about how people start out as babies, become kids and teenagers, choose friends, grow up, fall in love, find a career, have a family, kids, grandkids and we age. We never know when it will be the last time we will talk with someone we care about. Kinda put me in a melancholic mood today.

Give your wife a hug today!!

Your absolutely right Randy. We get very caught up in our everyday daily lives (and rightly so) and give very little thought or want to give thought to our own mortality. Over the years I been witness to many,many untimely deaths of all ages. It goes with my former job's territory. Life is very fragile.
I'll relate but one incident that had me in thought one early morning. Sunday morning,about 5 am. A young man about 30 yrs old was on the intersection of 6th Ave & 41 St in Manhattan. He stood just off the curb on this Northbound Avenue. Cars were at a minimal as it was a Sunday and still quite early for the usual business. He was trying to hail a cab by raising his arm and hand up with a cup of coffee he had. His other hand held a black briefcase- I did not know his destination so early. A yellow NY cab raced up the avenue to pick him up and went through a red light at his intersection. At the same time a box truck (who had the green light) entered the intersection and broadsided the cab who careened into the gentlemen forcefully. My fire truck responded with the police dept.
The gentlemen was literally wrapped around the front wheel well of the cab. A sheet was placed over the corner of the cab to cover the situation. Police started their investigation as we tended to the drivers who turned out to be fine.An engine company was called to wash the street down of debris & blood.
A gust of wind lifted the sheet off the car momentarily revealing the horrible sight. The white man had turned ashen gray and you can see an expensive watch on his loose arm hanging from the wheel.
People never try to think that can happen to them.Nor should they. Did this guy?

I couldn't help think that about two hours before this, the man rose out of bed, showered ,got dressed ,kissed his wife goodbye(if married),told her "see you later" and exited the house.
He got a cup of coffee never knowing that his life is bound to end very shortly.
Things like that happen countless times.

I always make it a point to tell my wife I love her before I go somewhere. I may have no control over it, but I dont want that hanging over me.

A horrible story Charley but one that should be told every once in a while. Your story got me thinking about an accident that happened a few years ago on Colima Blvd, a major and fast moving thoroughfare, here in Whittier. Some teens were killed in a horrific accident, one of the kids, a young boy that either just graduated or was about to was, split almost in half. We heard about it in the news. turned out to be my neighbors nephew. You never know when that last goodbye or good night or I love you, will be the last.

[Rick Farris]

Marco Antonio Rubio's Letter to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Julio César Chavez, Jr., felicidades on your recent victory over Sebastian Zbik. It was impressive to see you battle it out for a full twelve rounds. You are on your way to becoming more than just your father’s son. You are your own man; a tough fighter in your own right.

Now let’s get down to business.

Right after your fight with Zbik, I began to receive messages and comments from different people in the fight business saying that “Team Chavez” will do everything possible to avoid fighting me—the WBC’s #1 ranked mandatory challenger.

Julio, dime que no es cierto, y si es cierto, dime que tú no estás de acuerdo. (Julio, tell me that’s not true, and if it is, tell me you’re not in agreement with this.)

Your father, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. is considered the greatest fighter In Mexican history. He became great and beloved by all of Mexico because he was fearless and never avoided fighting anyone who was a mandatory challenger. He backed away from no one.

Now, you are ” El Cesar; El Campeón.” As a fellow Mexicano, I ask you just one question, is it true, are you really trying to avoid me? I am as proud of being a Mexicano as you are. I am your mandatory challenger. I have earned the right to challenge you in the ring where I have no doubt, no matter what happens, you and I will put on the kind of fight that will make all of Mexico proud.

Julio, contact me personally or my team at 213-533-0022 and let me know that you and I will fight as soon as possible; let the boxing world know that you are much more than just your father’s son. Let them know that you will keep your father’s legacy alive. Let them know that you are a true and fearless Mexican Champion.

Let’s fight.

Sincerely,
Marco Antonio Veneno Rubio

Geez, what next?
This letter is the work of an idiot.
What crap? Rubio is not only a bum, he's a kiss ass.
Chavez and Rubio do not fit my image of Mexican boxers, both are embarrassments in the overall scope of Mexican boxing history.
Both should executed for impersonating a Mexican boxer.

[Cholo]

Quarry in film . . .



Knight Rider (TV series)
Jerry Quarry
– Redemption of a Champion (1986) … Jerry Quarry

1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Quarod
– Olympiad (1980) … Quarod

1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Big Jerry
– The Lady on Thursday at Ten (1978) … Big Jerry

1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Kid Hogan
– The Adventure of the Sunday Punch (1976) … Kid Hogan

1973 The Magician (TV series)
Al
– The Manhunters (1973) … Al

1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Bron
– A Place Called Earth (1969) … Bron

1969 Adam-12 (TV series)
Bill Sanders
– Log 73: I'm Still a Cop (1969) … Bill Sanders (as Jerry C. Quarry)

Hide Self (3 titles)

1968 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Himself
– The Strongest Man in the World (1968) … Himself

1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.27 (1968) … Himself - Singer

1967 Batman (TV series)
Himself
– Ring Around the Riddler (1967) … Himself (uncredited)

2009 Facing Ali (documentary)
Himself

1971 Sportsnight (TV series)

Rick, Ellery Queen-The Adventure Of The Sunday Punch, Golden Boy Aragon had a part in this episode..

[raylawpc]

Hard to beat a Clint Eastwood movie!

Yeah, it's "Dirty Harry Night" on AMC. The Enforcer is up next. Saturday they are showing some of "Man with No Name" Westerns.

"Dirty Harry Night" continues tonight. Good stuff!!

[CNorkusJr]

Marco Antonio Rubio's Letter to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Julio César Chavez, Jr., felicidades on your recent victory over Sebastian Zbik. It was impressive to see you battle it out for a full twelve rounds. You are on your way to becoming more than just your father’s son. You are your own man; a tough fighter in your own right.

Now let’s get down to business.

Right after your fight with Zbik, I began to receive messages and comments from different people in the fight business saying that “Team Chavez” will do everything possible to avoid fighting me—the WBC’s #1 ranked mandatory challenger.

Julio, dime que no es cierto, y si es cierto, dime que tú no estás de acuerdo. (Julio, tell me that’s not true, and if it is, tell me you’re not in agreement with this.)

Your father, Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. is considered the greatest fighter In Mexican history. He became great and beloved by all of Mexico because he was fearless and never avoided fighting anyone who was a mandatory challenger. He backed away from no one.

Now, you are ” El Cesar; El Campeón.” As a fellow Mexicano, I ask you just one question, is it true, are you really trying to avoid me? I am as proud of being a Mexicano as you are. I am your mandatory challenger. I have earned the right to challenge you in the ring where I have no doubt, no matter what happens, you and I will put on the kind of fight that will make all of Mexico proud.

Julio, contact me personally or my team at 213-533-0022 and let me know that you and I will fight as soon as possible; let the boxing world know that you are much more than just your father’s son. Let them know that you will keep your father’s legacy alive. Let them know that you are a true and fearless Mexican Champion.

Let’s fight.

Sincerely,
Marco Antonio Veneno Rubio

Geez, what next?
This letter is the work of an idiot.
What crap? Rubio is not only a bum, he's a kiss ass.
Chavez and Rubio do not fit my image of Mexican boxers, both are embarrassments in the overall scope of Mexican boxing history.
Both should executed for impersonating a Mexican boxer.

If you call the phone number, It's the the "Creampuff Bakery".

[Cholo]

From The Ring July 1952,
At Sacramento, Art (Golden Boy) Aragon, scored a victory over former stablemate Freddie (Babe) Herman, an unpopular technical knockout in the last round of there scheduled 10-round bout. Referee Max Bear stopped the grudge fight between the two Los Angeles boys after one minute of the final round as Aragon, 143 1/2 battered his blood spattered opponent. The Golden Boy went to the canvas for a two-count midway in the first round, as he walked into a solid right of Herman's. Before the close of the round, however, Aragon had opened a gash over Herman's right eye.
As the final round opened, Aragon toyed with his opponent but when he did open up with a flurry of punches, Bear stepped in and called a halt to the proceedings, Herman weighed 139.

Keeny Teran, the baby-faced had to slug and batter gamester Tommy Umeda to the final bell at the Olympic Auditorium before hanging up his 17th straight triumph and knew in the end that he had been in a fight. Umeda a member of the famed 442nd Infantry Regiment in World War II, took everything the explosive-punching Teran tossed at him and was trading blows with Teran even in the final seconds of the last heat although he was badly stunned from vicious barrages of leather. Teran, who stiffened 10 of his 16 previous rivals, stunned and rocked the rugged Umeda with right hand blasts to the jaw, but Umeda always came back fighting. He almost put Umeda on the carpet in the final round with a volley of rights to the head. The bout was the toughest of Teran's brief professional career. A crowd of 3,500 was on hand. Teran weighed 116; Umeda 120 1/2.

[Rick Farris]

Top 3 Deli's in Los Angeles . . .

Was watching KTLA Ch-5 News this morning. They listed the top three Deli's in L.A.
Cantor's did not make the list. Neither did Nate's.

1. Brents Deli (I've never been to Brent's?)
2. Art's Deli
3. Langers Deli

[kikibalt]

From The Ring July 1952,
At Sacramento, Art (Golden Boy) Aragon, scored a victory over former stablemate Freddie (Babe) Herman, an unpopular technical knockout in the last round of there scheduled 10-round bout. Referee Max Bear stopped the grudge fight between the two Los Angeles boys after one minute of the final round as Aragon, 143 1/2 battered his blood spattered opponent. The Golden Boy went to the canvas for a two-count midway in the first round, as he walked into a solid right of Herman's. Before the close of the round, however, Aragon had opened a gash over Herman's right eye.
As the final round opened, Aragon toyed with his opponent but when he did open up with a flurry of punches, Bear stepped in and called a halt to the proceedings, Herman weighed 139.

Keeny Teran, the baby-faced had to slug and batter gamester Tommy Umeda to the final bell at the Olympic Auditorium before hanging up his 17th straight triumph and knew in the end that he had been in a fight. Umeda a member of the famed 442nd Infantry Regiment in World War II, took everything the explosive-punching Teran tossed at him and was trading blows with Teran even in the final seconds of the last heat although he was badly stunned from vicious barrages of leather. Teran, who stiffened 10 of his 16 previous rivals, stunned and rocked the rugged Umeda with right hand blasts to the jaw, but Umeda always came back fighting. He almost put Umeda on the carpet in the final round with a volley of rights to the head. The bout was the toughest of Teran's brief professional career. A crowd of 3,500 was on hand. Teran weighed 116; Umeda 120 1/2.

Art Aragon and Freddie Babe Herman when they were stablemates were known as "The Gold Dust Twins"

I was on hand for the keeny Teran/Tommy Umeda fight. In the rematch Umeda stopped Keeny. Right after that it came out that Keeny had a drug habit. Later on Keeny beat Tommy again...

[Rick Farris]

Quarry in film . . .



Knight Rider (TV series)
Jerry Quarry
– Redemption of a Champion (1986) … Jerry Quarry

1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Quarod
– Olympiad (1980) … Quarod

1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Big Jerry
– The Lady on Thursday at Ten (1978) … Big Jerry

1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Kid Hogan
– The Adventure of the Sunday Punch (1976) … Kid Hogan

1973 The Magician (TV series)
Al
– The Manhunters (1973) … Al

1969 Land of the Giants (TV series)
Bron
– A Place Called Earth (1969) … Bron

1969 Adam-12 (TV series)
Bill Sanders
– Log 73: I'm Still a Cop (1969) … Bill Sanders (as Jerry C. Quarry)

Hide Self (3 titles)

1968 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Himself
– The Strongest Man in the World (1968) … Himself

1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.27 (1968) … Himself - Singer

1967 Batman (TV series)
Himself
– Ring Around the Riddler (1967) … Himself (uncredited)

2009 Facing Ali (documentary)
Himself

1971 Sportsnight (TV series)

Rick, Ellery Queen-The Adventure Of The Sunday Punch, Golden Boy Aragon had a part in this episode..

Working in Hollywood . . .

I used to see Art Aragon at Universal on Occasion. I recall a friend telling me that Jerry Quarry was on the lot one day, and that he was working on the Buck Rogers set which was just on a stage close to the one I was working on. I visited Jerry briefly that morning, and introduced a couple of my friends to him. Another ex-pug who who acted in films (and played Jess Willard in the Jack Dempsey movie that starred Treat Williams) was Clay Hodges. Hodges was known as one of the best amateur heavyweights in America during the 60's. Clay whipped George Foreman twice, floored Jerry Quarry twice in the '65 L.A. Golden Gloves tourney, and had lost a close decision to Joe Frazier in the '64 Olympic Trials. Clay and I became friends on film sets and I remember in his pro debut, he whipped Jimmy Young. An eye injury ended Hodges pro career ater a handful of fights.